Online content creator IamfromKorea (@iam.from.korea on TikTok) is known for his street interviews, during which he often asks foreigners their opinions about South Korea. In one of his recent videos, he approached two Black women and asked them for their unpopular opinions about Korea. Instantly, one responded, “Korean men are overhyped,” to which her friend […]
Fifth-Gen Idol Takes Over LE SSERAFIM Eunchae’s Position As “Music Bank” MC
According to media outlets, LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae will be stepping down as MC for KBS’s Music Bank. | @le_sserafim/X She will be leaving the position to focus on her main singing career. | @le_sserafim/X Eunchae has been the MC for the show since February 2023 and has shown great chemistry with actors Lee Chae Min […]
Netizens Baffled Over Racy Streamer Juice Seyeon’s Outfit Details
On August 8, a photo of Bang Si Hyuk with two women in Los Angeles, California, was shared on Korean forums and quickly became a hot topic. Bang Si Hyuk (Middle) | I am WalKing/YouTube The woman on the left is famous influencer and AfreecaTV BJ Juice Seyeon. Along with being known among Korean netizens, she recently […]
Meet The Plus-Size Model That Took Over Maxim Korea’s Front Page — The Magazine’s First Ever
Maxim is a well-known men’s magazine brand that has become famously known for its photographs of beautiful and prominent women figures. And while the magazine was originally founded and launched in the United Kingdom back in 1997, it has become an international men’s magazine, where 22 other countries around the world have since launched their […]
Popular Celebrity Blocks Black Netizens Over Cultural Appropriation Accusations
Recently, musician Sik-K was accused of cultural appropriation. Sik-K | @younghotyellow/Instagram Sik-K first gained attention for his appearance on Show Me The Money 4, ultimately signing to H1GHER MUSIC and establishing himself as a popular rapper. Through the years, he has raised eyebrows for some of the imagery in his releases. [Video could not be displayed] […]
Aespa’s Stylist Faces Criticism Over Karina’s Uncomfortably Short Dress
With her AI-level visuals, aespa‘s Karina often attracts attention for her visuals, regardless of what she is wearing. aespa’s Karina Unfortunately, on more than one occasion, Karina’s outfits have in some way been poorly chosen or constructed, sometimes creating potentially dangerous and painful circumstances. From giving Karina broken shoes to mismatched shoes to putting her […]
Man Gets Fined Over Half A Million Dollars For Opening Aircraft Doors Mid-flight
The culprit behind the Asiana Airlines plane door fiasco has been brought to trial and ordered to pay damages for the incident. On May 25, KST, an Asiana flight from Jeju-do to Daegu left passengers shocked when its doors opened mid-flight. The airplane’s emergency exit suddenly opened while preparing to land, and the aircraft was […]
Popular Second-Gen Group Shows What It’s Like To Be A Fan For Over Ten Years
As K-Pop fans, although it may be difficult, we all wish to support our fave groups for years to come. Recently, a video of the girl group Apink and its fans garnered much attention online, receiving over 1.5 million views. Apink members Bomi and Chorong spot a familiar face in the crowd. Turns out, one of […]
NewJeans’ Danielle Devastated Over ADOR’s Min Hee Jin Firing In Heartbreaking Letter
NewJeans‘ Danielle addressed Min Hee Jin‘s dismissal as ADOR CEO. Danielle | Pinterest On September 2, Danielle reached out to her fans through a private messaging app. In her messages, the idol reveals that she has been having a hard time with the departure of her beloved former CEO. I know our Bunnies have many […]
Alarming Trend Of Fake “Nth Room” Lists Featuring K-Pop Idols Takes Over Social Media
Currently, in Korea, there is a new ongoing case of alleged sex crimes that has been collectively called “The New Nth Room,” consisting of different Telegram-based chatrooms with two different purposes. Massive chatrooms with the intention of humiliating women, sometimes even family members, were first brought to attention, with school chatrooms used for sending sexual […]
Former BLACKSWAN’s Leia Slammed Over Her Reaction To Her “Controversial” Behavior Being Exposed
Recently, BLACKSWAN is appearing in the newest AppleTV+ show called K-Pop Idols. The show features former members Youngheun, Judy, and Leia and shows the process of adding Sriya and Gabi. | AppleTV+ The behind-the-scenes look at the group revealed many things, including more background on Leia’s departure. In 2023, after their comeback, Fatou seemingly addressed the allegations of Leia’s departure, […]
National Team’s Coach Caught Sexually Exploiting Underage Athlete For Over A Year
A national-level coach in South Korea was sentenced to five years of prison time for sexually exploiting a teenage athlete. Image used for illustrative purposes | iStock On August 28, KST, the Uijeongbu District Court found the 28-year-old national jump rope coach guilty of violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth Against […]
“Boys Over Flowers” Actor Kim Bum Reveals A Unique “F4 Reunion”
One of the most iconic K-Drama groups is the F4 from Boys Over Flowers, which consisted of Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon. The F4 from “Boys Over Flowers” | KBS It seems as if the F4 has reunited… sort of. On August 28, Kim Bum shared a photo of himself […]
4th Gen K-Pop Idol Triggers Divided Reactions Over Alleged Cultural Appropriation
Former TREASURE member Bang Yedam has sparked mixed reactions due to his recent styling. BANG YEDAM | @_YEDAM_OFFICIAL/X Bang Yedam is preparing his August 29 comeback with his second mini album, GOOD ViBES. Since it will be released in just a couple of days, he is busy promoting it. | @_YEDAM_OFFICIAL/X Recently, he posted a […]
ZEROBASEONE’s Gyuvin Slammed For Speaking Over fromis_9 During “Music Core”
ZEROBASEONE‘s Kim Gyuvin was the MC on Music Core on August 24, 2024. It seems like he was particularly nervous that day, for the rookie made the mistake of speaking over the winners during their speech. Usually, MCs present the award to the announced winner, letting the winning team say their thanks before the closing. […]
LE SSERAFIM Fans Ridiculed Over Allegations Claiming MEOVV’s Ella Gross Plagiarized Chaewon
Netizens ridiculed allegations that MEOVV‘s Ella Gross plagiarized LE SSERAFIM‘s Chaewon. Ella Gross | Pinterest Chaewon On August 21, a post titled “Why Is Teddy’s Group Copying LE SSERAFIM” went viral. The post has since gained over 80K views as of this writing. In the post, the author uploads a photo of MEOVV’s Ella Gross […]
Public Divided Over High-Profile Trainee’s Upcoming Debut With THE BLACK LABEL
Ella Gross once went viral as “Little Jennie,” when fans discovered the young child model on Instagram. She was soon snapped up by The Black Label, flying back and forth between Korea and USA for training and model activities. Fans were pleased to see her revealed as a member of the company’s newest girl group, […]
K-Pop Fans Divided Over Viral Tweet About Idol Backup Dancers “Being Extra”
A tweet about K-Pop idols’ backup dancers is now mega-viral, with over 11.9M views. Unrelated photo of BLACKPINK’s Jennie for illustrative purposes. | @JennieDCGallery/X It pleaded with “dancer unnies” who “overdo” the choreographies: 근데 댄서언니들 끼좀 그만부리면 안돼요? 한번 신경쓰이니까 영원히 신경쓰임 대체 입술은 왜 깨물고 혀는 왜 내미시는거야ㅜ — 🛒 (@411cart) August 18, 2024 […]
4th Gen Group Gains Over 143 Thousand Followers In 48 Hours, Increases Album Sales By 300%
Fans often pray for their favorite groups to gain popularity to ensure their longevity and ability to continue promoting. A single viral video or something to help increase the amount of attention the group has on them can help this happen, like in the case of EXID and the fancam of Hani. EXID Hani’s Legendary […]
Here’s What The Cast Of “Boys Over Flowers” Look Like 16 Years Later
The classic Korean drama Boys Over Flowers began filming in 2008 and went on to become an international sensation, helping to accelerate the Hallyu Wave around the world. Some cast members, like Lee Min Ho, blew up from the drama, while others continued on to successful careers in film, TV or theater. Others are married or dating fellow […]
Bang Si Hyuk Earns Over A Million Dollars Per Month During 2024 First Half
Bang Si Hyuk, HYBE‘s founder and chairman, reportedly earned nearly ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $ 7.41 million USD) in the first half of 2024! HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk | @hitmanb72/Instagram Bang earned a total of ₩9.80 billion KRW (about $ 7.26 million USD) as his semi-annual compensation. On August 15, KST, HYBE published its financial report, in […]
BTS’s Jimin Triggers Concerns Over Frequent Injuries And Sickness On Disney+ Show “Are You Sure?!”
BTS‘s Jungkook and Jimin‘s new Disney+ travel reality show Are You Sure?! premiered recently. According to a press release, the show follows the two BTS members ahead of their military enlistment as they travel to “New York state, USA; Jeju Island, South Korea; and Sapporo, Japan.” Today, a new episode was released featuring V! NOT […]
K-Pop’s Big 4 Agencies Fined Over 10 Million Won For Violating Consumer Rights
According to reports, the Korea Fair Trade Commission has sanctioned the online stores of the biggest four K-Pop companies, HYBE, SM Entertainment (SME), JYP Entertainment (JYPE), and YG Entertainment (YGE), for violating consumer rights. Korea Fair Trade Commission office | Wikimedia Commons On August 11, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) imposed corrective orders and a fine of ₩10.5 million […]
Fans Divided Over LE SSERAFIM Chaewon’s New Hair
LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon has always been known for her dark, black bob. Since her debut era with LE SSERAFIM, Chaewon has been sporting the same cut. Many had praised her for her dramatic change, as she had sported a brown, long style during her IZ*ONE days, With LE SSERAFIM’s comeback looming, Chaewon revealed a new […]
HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Crucified Over Scandalous Rendezvous With Risqué Livestreamer
Netizens reacted to HYBE‘s Chairman Bang Si Hyuk being spotted with 2 livestream BJs. On August 8 it was reported that HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk was caught in Beverly Hills with 2 AFREECA BJs. The CEO was filmed with the influencers by a YouTube channel that filmed people walking in Los Angeles. Bang Si Hyuk […]
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