Being famous is a double-edged sword. It can bring opportunities, wealth, and acclaim, but also unwanted attention. For one star, that attention became too much. Yu Cheng En After competing in the show Produce Camp 2019 as an idol trainee, Chinese star Yu Cheng En went on to debut as an actor that same year. | CJ […]
Top Actor Fuels Breakup Rumors With Controversial Girlfriend Following His Public Apology
After months of being embroiled in a dating controversy, a popular actor has fans wondering if he and his girlfriend are no longer together. The alleged breakup comes less than a month after he made a public apology. [Video could not be displayed] Huang Xiaoming bowing after apologizing in to fans and reporters Huang Xiaoming is […]
Viral Clip: South Korean President Addresses The Public For The First Time Since Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally addressed the nation in a televised speech after going silent for three days after declaring and withdrawing martial law. In his speech, which came only hours before the parliament votes on his potential impeachment, President Yoon apologized for the damage done but did not resign despite the demands. Instead, […]
Actor Jung Woo Sung Issues A Public Apology From The “Blue Dragon Film Awards” Stage
On November 29, KST, actor Jung Woo Sung made his first public appearance since the birth of his son with model Moon Gabi at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards. Jung Woo Sung at the “45th Blue Dragon Film Awards” Jung’s appearance at the event was uncertain after the birth of his son became a […]
Actor Jung Woo Sung Sliding Into A Non-Celebrity’s DMs Revealed To Public
Actor Jung Woo Sung was recently swept up in a scandal when influencer Moon Ga Bi gave birth to a baby boy fathered by him. Korean Netizens React To Actor Jung Woo Sung’s Shocking Baby News In light of the scandal, DMs between Jung Woo Sung and an unnamed netizen were revealed online. It was […]
NewJeans’ Haerin Praises Min Hee Jin After Her Public Appearance
On Friday, September 27, KST, former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin attended an event at the Hyundai Card Davinci Motel as a speaker. She spoke about her ongoing feud with HYBE amongst other things involving her career and work. Min Hee Jin After the event ended, NewJeans‘ Haerin sent a congratulatory message to Min Hee […]
Beloved Actress To Make First Public Appearance Since Husband’s Cheating Scandal
Actress Jang Shin Young will be making her first public appearance since her husband’s affair. On September 24, SBS’s My Little Old Boy reported to media outlet Xportsnews. Jang Shin Young is set to record for the show on October 2, and the broadcast is scheduled to air in mid-October. — SBS’s production team Jang, […]
ILLIT’s Public Support For FIFTY FIFTY Sparks Heated Debate
ILLIT members recently showed public support for FIFTY FIFTY’s new comeback, taking aback many fans. ILLIT | @illit_official/Instagram FIFTY FIFTY | @we_fiftyfifty/Instagram Nowadays, two idol groups collaborating for dance challenges that promote each group’s respective comeback has become more of a norm in K-Pop. But it doesn’t happen very often that a group would go […]
Lee Young Ji On Why Most Of Her Public Appearances Are Bare-Faced
Depending on what you know her from, a different image of Lee Young Ji may come to mind… Lee Young Ji First and foremost, she is a rapper. And as a celebrity music artist, she has also appeared in pictorials. Lee Young Ji As one would expect, she often appears with a full face of […]
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 […]
Korean Public Weighs In On NewJeans’ Guerilla Livestream
On September 11, 2024, NewJeans surprised everyone by launching an unexpected livestream on a newly created YouTube channel that was not linked to their official company account. Before starting the stream, the members clarified that Min Hee Jin had not requested this initiative. They explained that they organized it independently because they had messages they […]
FIFTY FIFTY’s First Public Appearance With The New Lineup Sparks Hugely Divided Reactions
FIFTY FIFTY made their first public appearance with the new lineup at a recent event. The new lineup of FIFTY FIFTY | @we_fiftyfifty/X On August 27, the members made their first public appearance with the new lineup at the Billboard K POWER 100 event. As they approached the stage for their first public appearance, Keena made […]
North Korean Athletes’ Punishment For Viral “2024 Olympics” Moment Sparks Public Outrage
North Korean athletes were part of one of the most iconic moments at the 2024 Olympics in Paris — and they are reportedly facing punishment for it now. While all Olympic participants were given the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, the North Korean athletes were excluded due to UN sanctions against their country over […]
Infamous YouTuber Accuses Popular Idol-Turned-Actress Of Drug Involvement And Public Intimacy, Faces Legal Retaliation
In a recently resurfaced video, controversial YouTuber Gu Je Yeok — associated with the Garo Sero Institute channel — made serious allegations against actress Nana, formerly a member of the girl group After School. | @jin_a_nana/Instagram In the video, Gu accused Nana of offering drugs to his friends and engaging in intimate behavior with a […]
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, […]
Netizen’s Video Interacting With Two Female Idols On Public Transport Faces Major Backlash
The issue of idols’ privacy has become a huge topic in K-Pop, especially when it comes to schedules at the airport. A video of TripleS members Xinyu and Nakyoung has caused immense anger. TripleS’s Xinyu | @triplescosmos/Instagram TripleS’s Nakyoung | @triplescosmos/Instagram Recently, a video of Xinyu and Nakyoung was shared online where the OP seemed […]
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, […]
Where is He? The Popular YG Entertainment Rapper Who Completely Disappeared From The Public Eye
Does anyone remember rapper One (also known as Jung Jaewon)? One (known as Jung Jaewon) | @_onedayonething_/Instagram One started his career as part of the hip-hop duo 1Punch with Samuel Kim (former Pledis Entertainment trainee). Samuel and One | Brave Entertainment He then made an appearance on Show Me The Money 4… Before being signed […]
Stripping For Clout: Netflix’s New Korean Reality Show Sparks Public Outrage
Netflix‘s latest reality show, The Influencer, has sparked intense criticism among Korean viewers, who have gone as far as to label it a “national embarrassment.” The show features 77 social media influencers competing to prove who wields the most influence online, but the methods employed by some participants have left many viewers shocked, uncomfortable, and […]
Popular Actress Apologizes To The Public For Her Marriage-Ending Affair
Japanese actress Hirosue Ryoko has apologized for her previous affair. Hirosue Ryoko | @ryoko_hirosue_official/Instagram In June 2023, Hirosue Ryoko, known as the “Nation’s Daughter,” was exposed for having an affair with celebrity chef Toba Shusaku. After initially denying the affair, the actress admitted to it a week after the rumors began to circulate. Toba Shusaku […]
The Public Calls For BTS’s Suga To Leave Group After Damning CCTV Footage Of His DUI
BTS‘s Suga was recently accused of drunk-driving an electric scooter. While the company initially named it an electric kickboard in statements, the police later confirmed that the kickboard was actually closer to a scooter with a seat. jtbc later released CCTV footage that showed the vehicle he was driving. [Video could not be displayed] The […]
Public Criticism of Psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong Grows Amid The Bereaved’s Dispatch Interview
With all that has been unveiled in Dispatch‘s condemning interview with the bereaved’s family… Dispatch Slams EXID Hani’s Psychiatrist Fiancé With Condemning Interview With His Late Patient’s Mother …psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong, better known to K-Pop fans as EXID Hani‘s fiancé, faces intense criticism for his lack of professionalism in patient care. EXID’s Hani (left) and her psychiatrist […]
Teacher’s Alarming Secret Exposed After Five Years, Sparking Public Outrage
A primary school teacher is facing jail time after being caught in the act by his former student’s father. Unrelated photo for illustrative purposes | Feliphe Schiarolli/Unsplash In 2019, 39-year-old Mizuno Masashi, copied his then-student’s house key during a school sporting event. He secretly held onto that copy for five years before finally seizing the […]
NMIXX’s Lily Praised For Highlighting Pro-Palestine Brand During Recent Public Appearance
NMIXX’s Lily is going viral for her airport outfit. Lily | Namu Wiki While traveling for a recent schedule, the NMIXX member was spotted at the Gimpo airport. She was sporting a graphic T-shirt, light-washed jeans, and a baseball cap. Her oversized black cross-body bag finished the street-style outfit like a cherry on top. Lily’s […]