Recently, aespa’s Winter held a photo shoot and interview with Cosmopolitan, giving more insight into her thoughts on being a singer. During the interview, she introduced herself as being the complete opposite on and off stage. I am organized and rational when I am working. I plan where I need to be at what time […]
BTS’s Jungkook Earns Massive Praise For Supporting NewJeans While HYBE Faces Intense Backlash
On September 14 (KST), BTS‘s Jungkook shared two Instagram posts through his dog Bam’s account, @bowwow_bam, which many believe were subtle messages of support for the members of NewJeans. | SBS Inkigayo The girl group is currently caught in a dispute involving HYBE and Min Hee Jin (the former CEO of their label ADOR). While […]
3rd Generation Idol Earns Massive Praise After Her Unexpected Look Change
Oh My Girl’s Mimi is going viral among Korean netizens for her “perfect” styling this week — a 180-degree switch from recent comments criticizing her unique look. | @mimmiiiya/Instagram Oh My Girl recently made their long-awaited group comeback with “Classified,” and fans are lauding the new release for throwing back to vibes from the group’s early […]
NMIXX’s Crazy Vocal Performance Earns Them Viral Praise Yet Again
NMIXX continue to wow netizens with their vocal prowess, and it doesn’t seem like they will ever stop. | JYP Entertainment The girl group’s recent vocal challenge during their guest appearance on the popular variety show K-Star Next Door has gained attention due to their unbelievable performance. They absolutely nailed it! | JYP Entertainment The task was […]
EXO’s Suho Gains Praise For Supporting Children In Gaza Amidst “Block Out” Controversy
EXO member Suho is gaining widespread appreciation from netizens for his efforts to raise relief funds for children in Gaza, Palestine. Suho Over the past few months, people all around the world have come together to condemn the onslaught on civilian lives in the Gaza Strip by Israel. The humanitarian crisis in the Strip is […]
IVE’s Wonyoung Receives Praise For This Important Detail
IVE recently released a music video for their latest single “Heya” that wowed netizens with its traditional Korean elements. IVE | @ivestarship/Twitter Now, the group is making headlines again for another small yet meaningful detail. Particularly, the modernized hanbok that Wonyoung wears incorporates traditional Korean culture into a fashionable K-Pop idol style that is suitable […]
Netizens Praise First-Generation Idol’s Concern For NewJeans Amid HYBE and ADOR Feud
On April 25, KST, ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference to address the ongoing feud between her and her label’s parent company, HYBE. She addressed the control of NewJeans, accusations of plagiarism, and more. HYBE Headquarters | HYBE Regarding some of the allegations made at the press conference, HYBE responded that they felt that Min was […]
“Her Body Changed” — BLACKPINK’s Lisa Receives Praise For Her Flawless Hourglass Figure
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa is everyone’s definition of body goals! BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram In previous years, Lisa had a slender physique and was often praised for her long and thin limbs. However, in recent times, she has a whole new vibe! Lisa (Before) | Purple Heart After gaining a bit of weight and muscle, netizens have […]
BABYMONSTER’s Bodyguard “Protects” Maknae Chiquita With Split Second Decision, Earns Praise
BABYMONSTER‘s bodyguard is going viral among fans for his quick-thinking actions. On On April 13, 2024, the YG Entertainment girl group held their first offline fansign in Suwon. The girls met their fans in person, talking to each one while signing their albums and talking to them on stage. At one point, maknae (youngest member) […]
Third-Generation K-Pop Group Earn High Praise For Their Live Encore Amid Idols’ Live Vocals Controversy
There has been a huge discourse around K-Pop idols’ live vocals, especially when it comes to encores on music shows, as many groups have been criticized for their performances. One group that has been praised after getting their second-ever music show win is ONF. The members of ONF | @wm_on7off/Twitter The group recently had a […]
Korean Netizens Stupefied By International Praise For LE SSERAFIM’s Coachella Performance
Fans are shocked by LE SSERAFIM‘s reception from international fans. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/X At the moment, the biggest issue in K-Pop is the discourse over LE SSERAFIM’s Coachella performance. The group, which had been riding recent criticism over their live performances, performed at the famed music festival on April 13, 2024. Korean Netizens React […]
NCT’s Jaemin Earns Praise For His “Cut” After Bulking Up
For the past couple of weeks, NCT DREAM has been busy promoting their latest album, DREAM()SCAPE, and its respective title track “Smoothie”. Though the song wasn’t to everyone’s taste, as it was quite a bit different than the majority of the group’s music, it has still performed well for NCT DREAM, and the members look just as […]
2nd Gen Male Idol Receives Praise For His Weight Gain
While K-Pop idols and Korean celebs are known for their thin physiques, some celebrities have left netizens concerned with their impressively tall height and low weight. This includes actress Roh Jeong Eui who is 165cm tall (5’5″) and about 39 to 40kg (85 to 88 lbs) as well as Somi who is 172 cm (5′ […]
The BABYMONSTER Member Earning Praise For Her Incredible Live Vocals
BABYMONSTER just made their official debut with title track “SHEESH.” They performed for the first time in SBS‘s Inkigayo, showing off their teen hip hop concept and their strong performance skills. Their performance received positive reviews overall, with netizens commending their stage presence and live skills. yeah no 5th gen girl group can compete when […]
Fans Praise Timothée Chalamet For Knowing The “Right Way” To Greet Koreans
DUNE actor Timothée Chalamet visited South Korea to promote the second part of the blockbuster movie and hung out with some of the biggest K-Celebrities, like comedian Yoo Jae Suk on You Quiz On The Block. Actor Timothée Chalamet | Ilgan Sports Throughout his visit, Timothée Chalamet was courteous—and Koreans can’t get enough of his respect for […]
ATEEZ’s “Captain” Hongjoong Earns Nothing But Praise For His Compassionate Leadership Behavior At The Chaotic “2024 HMAs”
The 2024 Hanteo Music Awards held on February 18 is likely going to go down as one of the most chaotic, bizarre, and disastrous music shows in K-Pop history. From fans assaulting each other to a fansite master being knocked unconscious to various bodily fluids making a mess at the event, stories from this year’s HMAs sound […]
ENHYPEN Sunghoon’s Mature Airport Fashion Is Getting All The Praise
While most non-celebrities tend to prefer comfy, casual clothing when going on a flight, K-Pop airport fashion has become increasingly popular in terms of idols dressing up for the occasion. Given that many fans and media personnel show up to take photos of idols on their way to and in airports, it’s not uncommon to […]
Netizens Praise 2nd Gen K-Pop Idol For Bisexual Representation In New MV
Netizens are loving the bisexual vibes of a 2nd Gen K-Pop idol’s latest music video. Recently, f(x)‘s Amber Liu released her new fun and sexy single, “Dusk Till Dawn,” about “sneaking out” with someone. Now, the music video has been released, and fans were pleasantly surprised by the LGBTQIA+ representation in the video. Amber is […]
Fans Praise aespa’s “IDGAF” Attitude When Interacting With NCT Following “Absurd” Dating Rumors
Aespa has been gaining praise for the members’ “IDGAF” attitude when it comes to doing dance challenges following “absurd” dating rumors. Members of aespa | @aespa_official/Twitter Recently, aespa and fellow SM Entertainment group NCT have made fans smile like crazy with their TikTok videos together. While most groups just collaborate for “challenges,” the idols have […]
Netizens Praise aespa’s Bodyguard For Swiftly Taking Down Strange Man Approaching The Members
A recent clip of an aespa bodyguard tackling a man to the ground is going viral on social media. aespa | @aespa_official/Instagram The incident occurred at the SBS Gayo Daejeon on December 25 at the Inspire Arena in Seoul. aespa attended the event and gave an impressive performance of their latest hit, “Drama.” However, before the main performance, […]
Why BTS’s Jungkook Deserves All The Praise In The World For His Treatment Of His Dog
BTS‘s Jungkook is the hottest dog father in town! He first introduced his Doberman, Bam (also known as Bahm), in BTS In The Soop 2, stealing the hearts of ARMYs all over the world. BTS’s Jungkook and Bam | Weverse Bam was introduced as such: “Even though his build is big, he’s a baby.” | In The […]
ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Receives Praise For Being The “Most Dedicated Idol” — Here’s Why
ENHYPEN’s Jungwon recently gained attention after a community post praising him went viral. The post garnered over 72,000 views in a matter of hours. Although he’s known for his outstanding vocal talent, stage presence, and cute visuals, this time, netizens were full of praise for him for something entirely different. A fan noticed that Jungwon had […]
Netizens Praise LE SSERAFIM Eunchae’s “MAMA Awards” Solo Opening Performance
With the end of the year just around the corner, award season is booming in the world of K-Pop. Most recently, the Mnet Asian Music Awards was held in Tokyo, Japan. The event was jam-packed with amazing performances from various idols and artists. In particular, LE SSERAFIM‘s youngest member, Hong Eunchae, shocked fans with her “I […]
9 K-Pop Idols That Fans Think Should Get More Praise For Their Vocal Color
While there are plenty of K-Pop idols who get a lot of praise for having great technical singing skills, there isn’t as much recognition for idols who have particularly unique or enjoyable vocal colors. Some of them are better vocalists than others, but these kinds of idols are usually pretty recognizable in songs released by […]
Netizens Praise South African Actress Nomzamo Mbatha For Her Actions Toward BTS’s Jungkook At The “2023 Global Citizen Festival”
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival took place in New York City’s Central Park last night, with captivating performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, BTS‘s Jungkook, Anitta, Conan Gray, D-Nice, Sofia Carson, and Stray Kids‘ 3RACHA. | @glblctzn/Instagram BTS’s Jungkook was confirmed as a co-headliner for the festival earlier this month and turned the […]