Singer and producer MC Mong — also the founder of EXO Xiumin‘s parent label — has publicly blasted SM Entertainment, accusing the company of abusing its power and blocking Xiumin from appearing on KBS’s Music Bank. | Xports News Following the statement from INB100 (Xiumin’s agency) earlier this week, MC Mong hinted at releasing a […]
Did TXT Fall Victim To MBC’s Power Trip Again—Or Was It An Honest Mistake?
On January 29, 2025 (KST), MBC aired the first half of its two-part “2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon: Wannabe.” At the end of the show, a short trailer for part two played—a 50-second video highlighting the lineup of all the artists coming soon. | MBC That is, all except one. K-Pop fans immediately noticed that TXT was […]
Veteran Hip-Hop Singer Triggers Heated Debate Regarding G-Dragon’s New Song “POWER”
Hip-hop group DJ DOC’s Lee Ha Neul’s past statement criticizing G-Dragon’s new song has garnered much attention. His recent YouTube video mentioned his comment about G-Dragon’s new song. | YouTube While he praised BLACKPINK Rosé’s new song, “APT” featuring Bruno Mars, he criticized G-Dragon’s song, “POWER.” Although I respect G-Dragon, his new song was below […]
Popular TV Personalities Expose The “Power Trip” Of Senior Actors
Popular TV personalities Kim Sae Rom, Park Seul Gi, and Ha Ji Young recently exposed, based on their first-hand experiences, how celebrities can often abuse their power. Kim Sae Rom | Namu Wiki Park Seul Gi | Namu Wiki Ha Ji Young | @hahahajiyoung/Instagram On July 27, the three entertainers appeared in a YouTube video […]
Woman Dangling From Power Lines Saved By Civilians And A Blanket
In an unreal rescue story, a woman in her 40s was saved from a fatal fall thanks to the quick thinking of her neighbors. The woman at the accident scene | Newsis According to reports on May 3, KST, a woman in Cheongju City was found dangling from overhead wires and was saved after she […]
“She’s Not The First To Do This…” — Netizens Defend Min Hee Jin Amidst HYBE Power Struggle
It was previously reported that Min Hee Jin had been trying to take ADOR with her out of HYBE. In response to claims, HYBE has stated that they had begun an audit against Min Hee Jin. Following the statement, Korean news outlets have reported that the audit covers accusations such as key information leakage, inappropriate […]
HYBE Reportedly Requests Ador’s CEO Min Hee Jin To Step Down Amid Power Struggle
HYBE has reportedly asked Ador CEO Min Hee Jin to step down. Min Hee Jin | Korea Herald On April 22, MTN reported that HYBE had begun to exercise its rights as shareholders of Ador. According to the report, on this day, HYBE requested a shareholders meeting. The meeting is reportedly HYBE’s latest effort in […]
LE SSERAFIM Kazuha’s Recent Dating Rumors Accidentally Prove Her Brand Power
Recently, LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha found herself embroiled in a dating rumor. Kazuha On April 3, a Japanese media outlet, Shūkan Bunshun, published a report claiming that she was in a relationship with &TEAM’s K. K | Wikitree The outlet published some pictures of Kazuha, claiming they were from the day she joined K for […]
BPM Entertainment Accuses Kakao Of Power Abuse Involving Affiliates Like SM Entertainment
Amidst the revived discussions about the conflicts between SM Entertainment (SM hereon) and Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM hereon), the latter has accused Kakao Entertainment, which acquired the former in 2023, of power abuse. | KED Global | Yonhap According to reports, BPM submitted a report to the Fair Trade Commission in January stating that Kakao distribution charges have a […]
Korean Future Assets Firm Ranks The Global Power Of Each Of HYBE Labels’ Groups
A capital asset company in South Korea, Mirae Asset Securities, recently released a market report based on the global performance of the artists under the Big 4 companies. This covered SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, HYBE, and YG Entertainment. Here’s a look at the power ranking of the artists in HYBE. This covers all the artists […]
Netizens React To The “Power” TWICE’s Jeongyeon Holds Over J.Y. Park
J.Y. Park is 29 years into his career as a K-Pop soloist and continues to have a hand in the creative direction of JYP Entertainment while going strong as a solo artist. J.Y. Park | @asiansoul_jyp/Instagram J.Y. Park is making his comeback on November 20 (KST) with a new song, “Changed Man,” which promises to […]
“There’s A Lot Of Sexual Power.” — SEVENTEEN The8’s Palm Reading Resurfaces Among Fans
SEVENTEEN recently released the newest episode of their Going Seventeen series, showing Wonwoo, Woozi, Vernon, and Hoshi spending time at the Han River. Your browser does not support video. SEVENTEEN’s Vernon, Woozi, Hoshi, and Wonwoo The group sat and enjoyed snacks along the river before preparing for their next task, finding interview subjects. Hoshi brings out a […]
Rapper BE’O Accused By Former Staff Of Alleged Emotional Abuse And Power Tripping
Rapper BE’O, who rose to fame on Show Me The Money, has been accused of power tripping and emotional abuse. Someone who claims to have worked closely with BE’O as a manager of sorts stepped up to share the mental duress he experienced while working with BE’O. The exposer accused BE’O of “betrayal,” claiming that […]
Multiple BTS Members Hit Milestone Achievements Within The Same Week, Proving Their Individual Star Power
BTS are no strangers to setting the bar and achieving extraordinary milestones with their music. Now that the members have officially started to promote their solo works officially, it looks like the same trajectory is bound to recur for their individual activities. This week alone, three BTS members have achieved different milestones as soloists, showing […]
LE SSERAFIM Yunjin’s Star Power Is Proven After Getting Access To An Exclusive Clothing Item Before Its Release
LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin is known for her talent and beauty, in addition to her hilarious sense of humor. In fact, she has gained the title of “Hot Girl” from fans who absolutely love her confidence and charisma. | SBS | Mnet | @le_sserafim/Instagram Her status as a fourth-gen it girl and HotGirl has been proven […]
The Nutgate: How A Bag Of Nuts Exposed The Power Abuse By “Chaebols” In South Korea
On December 5, 2014, Korean Air Flight 086 was made to taxi back to the airport gate after it was already on the runway, preparing to take off from the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York. But what could’ve been so urgent that an aircraft had to turn back? Well, a first-class passenger wanted […]
BTS’s V Truly Knows The Power Of “Jin Hit” Better Than Anyone As He Sends A Special Request To The CEO
BIGHIT MUSIC recently announced that BTS would be going on vacation. From left: Jimin, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, J-Hope, RM, and V of BTS. | BIGHIT MUSIC It’s their second official vacation ever. It’s much deserved too! Some members have begun their time of rest and relaxation by doing their favorite hobbies. For RM, he’s been […]