NCT‘s Taeyong recently liked aespa Giselle‘s Instagram post using his public account. The interaction, while innocuous, sparked a huge debate about idols showing off their friendship online. A post calling him out has gone viral with over 1.1 million views. 태용아,,,,,,, 너 공계로 눌렀어! pic.twitter.com/tgWNHL2z4E — 수파두파???? (@SUPADUPAMY) December 7, 2024 Taeyong… You pressed like […]
“Doona!” Actress Gains Attention For Publicly Speaking Up About Protests
Actress Go Ah Sung recently spoke up about the ongoing political protests in South Korea. With political sensitivities being at a high, many celebrities often refrain from speaking up about matters publicly. Go Ah Sung demonstrated bravery with an Instagram story that referred to the protests. Don’t do it because you don’t like Korea. Do […]
“No One F*cks With Him”: Beomhan’s Former Friend Publicly Calls Him Out
Former FM Entertainment trainee Beomhan has recently been the subject of controversy after a series of profanity-laced rants. Beomhan | FM Entertainment While Beomhan has always been the subject of general criticism, the recent backlash began when he made questionable “jokes” following the results of the U.S. presidential election. His intentions might have been to […]
Did G-Dragon Just Publicly Voice His Disapproval For Korea’s President?
Around 10:25 PM on December 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on national television and declared “martial law” for the first time since 1979, only to withdraw it six hours later after severe backlash from the public and a successful National Assembly motion to nullify the order. President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring the withdrawal […]
Idol-Turned-Actress Publicly “Disrespected” By Netflix Korea’s Social Media
In celebration of JTBC‘s K-Drama My Sweet Mobster premiering on Netflix, Netflix Korea’s social media @netflixkr shared a short clip capturing the leads, Um Tae Goo and SECRET member-turned-actress Han Sunhwa (or Han Seon Hwa). “My Sweet Mobster” | IMDb In the clip, the female lead character, Eun Ha, bombards the male lead character, Ji Hwan, with aegyo. While the post, […]
Popular Actress Publicly Flaunts Romantic Moment With Scandalous Older Boyfriend Who Is Still Married
Actress Kim Min Hee — widely popular for her talent and beauty — has once again stirred up controversy by publicly displaying affection towards her long-term boyfriend, director Hong Sang Soo, who remains married. | Yonhap The couple’s relationship began under scandalous circumstances nearly a decade ago and has shown no signs of cooling off […]
Beloved Actress Publicly Reveals She’s Dating
Actor Lee Soo Kyung revealed that she is dating publicly. Lee Soo Kyung On August 14, TV Chosun‘s The Private Lives Of Actresses revealed a questionnaire it had conducted with Lee Soo Kyung, who along with actresses Ye Ji Won and Oh Yoon Ah, will be appearing in the dating show. Top left: Oh Yoon […]
Pre-Debut Idol Confirms Her Nose Job Publicly — Even Naming Her Doctor
With such an influence placed on visuals, it is unsurprising that many in the entertainment industry have gotten or at least considered getting cosmetic work done. However, many idols face criticism for allegedly getting plastic surgery even though they are adults. Some stars have embraced the changes they made to their bodies, openly discussing them, […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Agency Publicly Condemns Recent “Disrespectful” Mentions Of The Members
Amidst the brewing controversy within the ranks of HYBE‘s subsidiary labels, Source Music, the agency managing LE SSERAFIM, has issued a stern public statement condemning disrespectful mentions and malicious actions against their artists. LE SSERAFIM | Source Music The agency’s statement comes in the backdrop of recent comments made by Min Hee Jin, CEO of […]
Fashion Brand Auctions Out Stray Kids’ Used Clothing, Publicly Apologizes After Severe Backlash
A brand that worked with Stray Kids is now under fire for auctioning out their clothes. [Video could not be displayed]Stray Kids in a shoot for SLBS SLBS is a fashion and accessories company that has released multiple products in collaboration with Stray Kids. Last month, they announced that they will be holding fanmeeting with […]
Ryu Da In Addresses Relationship With Lee Chae Min Publicly For First Time
Actor Ryu Da In spoke about the viral photo that outed her relationship with Lee Chae Min. Lee Chae Min (left) and Ryu Da Min (right) | tvN On March 28, Ryu Da In spoke with Xports News to commemorate the end of her K-Drama, Pyramid Game. Poster for Pyramid Game On this day, the […]
6 Male Celebrities Who Publicly Shared Their Love For IU
Ever since IU‘s debut 16 years ago, she’s been often named the ideal type of many, including celebrities. And it’s not surprising considering how musically talented she is and how much she gives back to her staff as well as causes that she believes in. So naturally, even good-looking men have named her as their […]
Kim Jaejoong Publicly Calls Out Sasaengs, Exposing Two Decades Of “Horrifying” Behaviors
Kim Jaejoong has taken to his Instagram to publicly call out sasaengs and specific sasaeng taxi services in Korea that encourage and assist in inappropriate behaviors that invade and violate artists’ rights to their privacy and safety. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram “Sasaeng” or “sasaeng fan” is a Korean slang term formed from the combination of […]
How Suga Hinted At BTS’s Possible Disbandment Before It Was Revealed Publicly
This year, BTS celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their debut, marking a huge milestone in their career as a K-Pop group. But as many fans know, they were on the brink of disbandment a few years ago. BTS | Weverse It was during the 2018 MAMA Awards when Jin shared during an acceptance speech that the […]
Where Are They Now? The Producer That Publicly Dated His 12-Year-Old Idol
While age gaps in older couples are not something out of the ordinary, a large difference in age between people who are younger can often turn heads when both are of age. An announced relationship between a “couple” with an age gap of twelve years once left many online disgusted due to the pair’s ages […]
TWICE’s Chaeyoung Publicly Asks Mina The One Question Everyone Had In Mind After Watching “Marshmallow”
TWICE fans have been anticipating the unit debut of the three Japanese members for a while now. At long last, MISAMO—composed of Mina, Sana, and Momo—have released the music video to their track “Marshmallow!” Momo (left), Mina (center), and Sana (right) | JYP Entertainment “Marshmallow” has a relaxing and soothing melody that perfectly complements the girls’ vocals. The […]
2AM’s Jo Kwon Publicly Sides With Musical Theatre Actors Over Fin.K.L’s Ock Joo Hyon
Previously it was reported that there is currently more drama in Korea’s musical theatre industry off the stage than on one. From left: Kim Ho Young, Jung Sun Ah (top) Shin Young Sook (bottom) Ock Joo Hyon (right) | To recap, first-generation K-Pop idol Ock Joo Hyon of the legendary group Fin.K.L was called out […]