XG have come under fire for some of their new merch items. XG | XGALX On March 15, XG’s social media accounts announced a special collaboration between the group and brands DIDU & YUEQI QI. The collaboration was to consist of several items, including T-shirts, beanies, and baseball caps all designed by the brands. | […]
Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Releases New Official Statement, Directly Addresses Kim Sae Ron’s Family
This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron’s Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Kim Soo Hyun‘s agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement on March 15, 2025, responding to further allegations and threats made by the Garo Sero Research Institute. Previously, Garo […]
Kim Soo Hyun’s Official Fan Cafe Reveals They Will Continue To Support Him
This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron’s Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Actor Kim Soo Hyun’s official fan cafe Yukaris has revealed its position on the rumors of the site closing down. | Yonhap His fan cafe, which has about 30,000 […]
Kim Sae Ron’s Alleged Official Statement Regarding Her Dating Rumors With Kim Soo Hyun In 2024 Revealed
It was recently revealed by Kim Sae Ron’s aunt that Kim Sae Ron had been in a longterm relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun. The huge age gap, with Kim Sae Ron being a minor when they started dating, is causing controversy. How Kim Soo Hyun subsequently handled the matter has also caused criticism. In […]
NJZ Teases First New Official Merchandise Since Leaving ADOR
It seems like NJZ (formerly NewJeans) are making moves! Even as their court trial with ADOR to contest the validity of their exclusive contract goes on, they posted a teaser for merchandise on March 8, 2025. A video of a beaded bracelet was posted to NJZ’s X account. Upon a closer look, you can see […]
Netizens Divided On ILLIT’s Official Light Stick Design
On February 28, ILLIT officially dropped a teaser for the group’s light stick, garnering much fan attention. In the teaser video, a clear and simple light stick was revealed. | @ILLIT_official/X With it’s simple design, many were excited to be able to decorate and customize the light stick. | @ILLIT_official/X | @ILLIT_official/X The magical and […]
EXO’s Kai Makes First Official Update Since Military Discharge
EXO’s Kai has made his first update since being discharged from the military! | SM Entertainment Kai enlisted in May 2023 and was assigned as a social service worker. | @EXO_CY/Instagram He was officially discharged on February 10 after completing his 21-month mandatory military service. On February 11, he made his first official update through […]
ASTRO Cha Eunwoo’s Younger Brother Makes First “Official” Appearance
An “official” glimpse at ASTRO Cha Eunwoo‘s brother has sparked reactions. ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo | @eunwo.o_c/Instagram Netizens previously reacted to Eunwoo’s brother when a photo was shared online. K-Netizens Are Shocked At Cha Eunwoo’s Younger Brother’s Visuals Eunwoo is part of the cast of the new show Rented in Finland. In the first episode, clips of […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Clarifies “RUBY” Is Not Her Official Fandom Name
On September 19, BLACKPINK’s Jennie released a voice message through her agency’s official channel and called her fans “Rubies.” | jennierubyjane/Instagram Many fans speculated that this was Jennie’s official fandom name. However, this caused a misunderstanding with solo artist Kwon Eun Bi’s fandom, as her fandom name was RUBI. BLACKPINK’s Jennie Hit With Backlash By […]
SHINee Jonghyun’s Sister Makes Her First Official Public Appearance
“Hello, I’m Kim So Dam, the secretary general and Jonghyun’s older sister.” SHINee’s Jonghyun and Kim So Dam | @realjonghyun90/X With these words, Kim So Dam, sister of the late K-Pop idol SHINee‘s Jonghyun, officially made her first public appearance on behalf of the Shiny Foundation. “I think this is the first time I’ve ever […]
SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Drops Official Military Enlistment Date
On September 12, PLEDIS Entertainment released the official notice regarding SEVENTEEN Jeonghan‘s military enlistment. | @u_yjh1004/X They stated that although he will not take part in the 12th mini album and world tour, he will appear in pre-recorded content. | Weverse Below is the English statement provided by the agency. “Hello.This is PLEDIS Entertainment. We […]
Popular Actor Clarifies His Name With Official Documents Following John Park’s “Name” Controversy
Recently, singer John Park’s name became a hot issue after the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that they would be standardizing the names of foreigners on Korean documents. “John Park is now Park John” | @yhipkr_/Instagram John Park left a comment on the post, causing a stir online. According to the new guidelines, […]
Popular Actor’s Role In Hit K-Drama Sparks Public Outrage, Forced To Post Official “Apology”
Ji Seung Hyun, a prominent figure in the K-Drama world, recently found himself at the center of public outrage due to his role in the hit series Good Partner. Portraying the character of Kim Ji Sang — a husband caught in a scandalous affair — Ji Seung Hyun has faced significant backlash from viewers who […]
Actress Seo Ye Ji Makes First Official Public Appearance Since Her 2 Year Hiatus
Actress Seo Ye Ji has made her first official appearance following a 2-year hiatus. Actress Seo Ye Ji Seo Ye Ji made her acting comeback with tvN‘s 2022 K-Drama Eve following her multiple scandals after being accused of school bullying, gaslighting fellow actor and former partner Kim Jung Hyun, and allegedly abusing and threatening production staff. When her comeback did not perform well, […]
Everything You Need To Know About BTS Jungkook’s First Official Documentary “I AM STILL”
BTS‘s Jungkook is coming to the big screen! BTS’s Jungkook | Weverse Originally announced on July 11, Jungkook’s first official documentary I AM STILL is hitting theaters soon. <JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL> Coming Soon to Cinemas!#정국 #JungKook #JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/EXqP2m4s8h — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 11, 2024 The documentary will have limited screenings in theaters worldwide starting September […]
Government Official Provides Proof Of Olympic Boxer Lin Yu Ting’s Gender Amid Controversy
One of the most controversial issues at the 2024 Paris Olympics involves two female boxers, Taiwan’s Lin Yu Ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif. After the latter’s quick defeat of an opponent, many have accused both athletes of being men. Asian Female Olympic Boxer Accused Of Being A Man, Targeted By J.K. Rowling These accusations stem […]
ADOR Addresses NewJeans’ Plagiarism Claims In Official Statement
ADOR recently uploaded an official statement on Instagram regarding plagiarism claims for NewJeans’ song “Bubble Gum.” | ADOR First, they thanked fans for their unconditional love and support as the group celebrated its second debut anniversary. “Hello, this is ADOR. First, we would like to thank fans for their love and support. It’s been a […]
“Laughing Stock” Quality Of P-Pop Group BINI’s Official Merch Angers Filipino Fans
The official merchandise of Filipino P-Pop girl group BINI, particularly their lightstick known as the BINI Wand, has sparked significant backlash from their fanbase, BLOOMS. BINI | @bini_ph/Instagram BINI Wand | @bortangbarbie/X The lightstick, notable for its blue handle and inner flower, has been widely criticized for its poor quality. Fans describe it as toy-like, […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa And Rumored Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Face The Public Together At Official Event
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and her rumored boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, made a public appearance together at an official event, standing proudly by each other’s side. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram Frédéric Arnault | @frederic.arnault/Instagram On May 3, Lisa was seen in Miami with Arnault, the son of Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man. Frédéric took on the role […]
Dahn World Releases Official Statement About Accusations Of Being Linked To HYBE As A Cult
Previously, HYBE was accused of affliation to a cult, Dahn World. Fan-fuelled theories spread rapidly, causing the public to crack down on HYBE. Netizens accused HYBE of planting cult-related motifs in songs and music videos of their artists. You can read more about the accusations below. HYBE Accused of Cult Association: Fan-Found “Evidences” Fuel Conspiracies […]
RIIZE Finally Unveils New Official Light Stick, Netizens React
K-Pop idol group RIIZE has unveiled the official light stick after retracting the previous design. RIIZE OFFICIAL FANLIGHT pic.twitter.com/rdsHsN5fTO — RIIZE (@RIIZE_official) April 30, 2024 Previously, they released a coming soon poster for the light stick, only to be hit with a negative response from fans. | @riize_official/X Fans felt the design looked similar to […]
SHINee’s Onew Makes First Official Schedule Since Recovery
SHINee‘s Onew is back in the public eye and fans are emotional. Last June 2023, SM Entertainment announced that the idol would be sitting out of promotions for an unspecified amount of time due to his health. Fans were worried after seeing his thin and frail physique and were only too happy to support his […]
BTS’s V Showcases His Exclusive SDT Uniform Through Photos From Official Promotional Video
New photos of BTS‘s V from an upcoming official promotional video from the military has netizens swooning. BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram Since enlisting, ARMYs have been updated with what V’s been doing, whether it was from BTS RM‘s Instagram, attending soccer games, or the idol sharing his weight gain journey through Instagram. BTS’s V and […]
2nd Gen K-Pop Idol’s Management Under Fire For Making Fun Of His Appearance In Official Post
INFINITE‘s leader Sunggyu (also known as Kim Sung Kyu) guested on Episode 133 of reality TV show Dolsing Fourmen (also known as Shoes Off Return to Single Four Men). Four DolSing (returning-single/divorced) men looking for happiness in life invite guests to their homes. — MyDramaList INFINITE’s Sunggyu Sunggyu’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Official WikiTree Page Sparks Outrage
The official WikiTree page of LE SSERAFIM has raised eyebrows recently after fans noticed a questionable entry. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Instagram WikiTree is the equivalent of Wikipedia in South Korea. Hence, it is an essential resource for fans to get to know any artist. The content on Wikitree is expected to be fact-based rather than […]