“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 […]
Public Enraged After A Minor Sustains Concussion After Being Assaulted By Their Idols’ Bodyguard
A teenaged fan recently filed a lawsuit against a bodyguard for causing her to sustain a minor concussion. The fan alleged that she was hit in the head and threatened multiple times when she went to the airport to see CRAVITY. Teenage Fan Assaulted And Concussed By Boy Group’s Bodyguard In Disturbing Footage In the […]
Ryu Jun Yeol’s Recent Public Appearance Has Netizens Feeling Hot — But It’s Not What You Think
Actor Ryu Jun Yeol is going viral for his latest public appearance. Ryu Jun Yeol | Hankyung On July 19, KST, the actor attended the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards, a new award introduced by the media outlet Sports Chosun to honor the best Korean content produced by streaming services. Soon after his appearance on […]
PSY’s “2024 PSY Wet Show” Concert Reported To Police For Being A Public Nuisance
PSY hosts his ever-popular concert, PSY Wet Show, every year. Each year, the tickets get fully sold out within hours, thanks to his public appeal. The concert also contains a water segment, where audience members are blasted with water, providing relief in the scorching sun. PSY’s concert. | Korea Herald Recently, a netizen uploaded a […]
PSY’s “2024 PSY Wet Show” Met With Severe Backlash From Public
| theqoo Both Waterbomb and PSY Wet Show are such eyesores. They waste so much water. They hosted this for two days in my area, and for two days, it seemed like all I saw on Instagram was PSY Wet Show LOL. Even though it comes under controversy, it seems like many people go. They […]
Public Turns Against Popular YouTuber After Mukbanger Tzuyang Exposes His Lies
Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang conducted a live stream on July 19, 2024, marking her first public appearance since revealing shocking details of her abuse the previous week. Tzuyang and her lawyer. In her latest video, she exposed YouTuber Gujeyeok, who had allegedly been extorting her. Despite his denial of receiving money from her, Tzuyang disclosed that […]
Miryang Gang Rape Perpetrator Reveals Face And Issues A Public Apology
One of the perpetrators of the 2004 Miryang gang rape case recently came forward with an apology for his crime. Alleged perpetrators of the case at the police station in 2004 | SBS News A man surnamed Lee, who claimed to be one of the many perpetrators of the heinous crime, uploaded an apology video […]
Thai Public Transportation Driver Goes Viral For Looking Like A Famous Actor
A tuk tuk (automated rickshaw) driver is going viral for his handsome looks. A Thai tuk tuk | Go Travel Thailand Earlier this month, a Malaysian netizen posted about her trip to neighboring country Thailand. She was captivated by the visuals of her driver, posting his photo on social media. | 8Days She noticed that […]
5 Reasons Why HYBE Is Public Enemy #1 Right Now
HYBE Labels, the K-Pop powerhouse that began as the humble agency BIGHIT Entertainment, is coming under fire in 2024 for more reasons than one. 1. HYBE’s Feud with ADOR HYBE is locked in a very public power struggle with its independent label, ADOR. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has been accused of trying to usurp management […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa And Rumored Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Face The Public Together At Official Event
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and her rumored boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, made a public appearance together at an official event, standing proudly by each other’s side. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram Frédéric Arnault | @frederic.arnault/Instagram On May 3, Lisa was seen in Miami with Arnault, the son of Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man. Frédéric took on the role […]