On August 21, Netflix’s Popstar Academy was added to the platform’s catalog. Popstar Academy is a docuseries that follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained international girl group KATSEYE. KATSEYE | Netflix The series documented the journey from before the Dream Academy series began, introducing a few new faces. Pop star Academy also gave a more emotional look at the program, […]
4th-Gen Idol’s Popularity Explodes Following “Waterbomb” Hype
Cignature‘s Jeewon has been rapidly gaining popularity ever since her explosive Waterbomb performance went viral last month. | C9 Entertainment Jeewon’s rise in popularity is obvious, with people in Korean forums talking about the young star more and more every day. However, following the release of this month’s brand reputation rankings from the Korean Corporate […]
“Lovely Runner” Actor Byun Woo Seok Beats A-List Celebrities In May Popularity Ranking
Rising actor Byun Woo Seok is gaining attention at a rapid pace. He is known for appearing on Record of Youth (2020), Moonshine (2021-2022), 20th Century Girl (2022), and Strong Girl Nam Soon (2023). He is currently starring in his first leading role in tvN‘s fantasy drama Lovely Runner (2024). Byun Woo Seok Lovely Runner […]
BABYMONSTER’s Overwhelming Popularity Over ILLIT Sparks Heated Debate
BABYMONSTER and ILLIT‘s respective scores on a music show are going viral. BABYMONSTER | YG Entertainment ILLIT | HYBE On April 18, a post titled “Are These ILLIT BABYMONSTER Scores Real???” went viral. In the post, the author uploaded the real-time votes tally for BABYMONSTER and ILLIT on M Countdown. In the photo, BABYMONSTER could […]
Male Celebrity Beats LE SSERAFIM And Aespa In Popularity Among Soldiers
While LE SSERAFIM and aespa might be some of the hottest girl groups in K-Pop right now, for active-duty soldiers, a male celebrity seems to surpass them in popularity, particularly for going out for brunch. aespa | @aespa_official/Instagram LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Instagram From March 12 to March 17, the official Korean military app, The Camp, […]
The Rising Popularity Of “Pyramid Game” Alerts South Korean Schools
According to reports on March 21, KST, multiple elementary and middle schools in Korea, particularly in Jeonju, have issued a “Guidance Letter” to prevent the imitation of Pyramid Game by students. The TVING K-Drama Pyramid Game started premiering on February 29 and has been rising in popularity steadily. But schools in Jeonju seem to be […]
K-Pop Fans Name 9 Groups They Wish Had Blown Up In Popularity
With how oversaturated the K-Pop industry is these days with new groups debuting seemingly all the time, it’s easy for artists from lesser-known companies to end up not getting recognition despite being incredibly talented. Sadly, marketing and promotions play a big role in how popular a K-Pop group gets, and if they don’t have the […]
“Marry My Husband” Original Webtoon’s “Islamophobic” Storyline Resurfaces Amid K-Drama’s Popularity
Despite its popularity, tvN K-Drama Marry My Husband has been entangled in controversy. A woman who was murdered after witnessing her husband’s affair with her best friend, returns to ten years earlier and begins her second life. — Wikipedia “Marry My Husband” poster. Its lead actress Park Min Young has been the subject of a […]
Inactive Korean Actress Unexpectedly Blows Up In Popularity In Iran
In the early 2000s, Korean actress Lee Se Eun was one of the most popular faces across screens, delivering hit films and dramas, one after another. Lee Se Eun | Wikitree After her debut in 1999, the actress gained prominence with her role in the horror movie Bunshinsaba (2004). Some of her best-known works in television include Coma […]
Where Is He Now? The “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Actor Who Disappeared During The Peak Of His Popularity
Last summer, ENA‘s Extraordinary Attorney Woo was one of the hottest K-Dramas of the season, and actor Kang Tae Oh captured everyone’s hearts with his role as the dreamy Lee Joon Ho. | ENA Although Kang Tae Oh debuted in 2013, it wasn’t until Extraordinary Attorney Woo that he rose to international fame. Therefore, it shocked the […]
A Fan Edit Of BTS’s Jin Is Going Viral Worldwide, And Even ARMYs Are Shook By Its Popularity
It seems like a week can’t go by without a member of BTS going viral for some reason or another. Whether it’s for yawning, starting a new dance craze, or something else, the members are always at the forefront of social media, gaining the attention of netizens and those who might not even listen to […]