An alleged report is going viral on X (former Twitter), claiming that BTS members have become the fifth largest shareholder in HYBE. However, the claims were presented without any sources cited or statistics revealed, leaving many in doubt about their validity. BTS | Weverse The “report” claimed that the BTS members own 1.1% of the total HYBE […]
Hawk-Eyed Netizens Spot RIIZE Wonbin’s Star Necklace — Here’s What It Really Means
Have you noticed RIIZE‘s Wonbin favorite piece of jewelry? | theqoo Recently, netizens took note of his star necklace that he always wears. | theqoo He shared the deeper meaning behind the jewelry during a livestream. | theqoo He revealed that his necklace was made by melting down his parents’ wedding rings, a gift they […]
Fact Check: Did “Single’s Inferno 4” Yuk Jun Seo Really Tell Chung You Jin To “Shut It” In The Latest Episode?
Did Single’s Inferno star Yuk Jun Seo really tell Chung You Jin to “Shut it” in the latest episode? Yuk Jun Seo | Netflix Chung You Jin | Netflix In the recent episode, Yun Seo and Si An went on a double date with You Jin and Jung Seo. At one point, they were playing pool, and […]
Did SISTAR’s Hyolyn Really Claim Stray Kids’ Felix As Her Ideal Type?
SISTAR‘s Hyolyn recently guested on Episode 676 of Weekly Idol. She was asked, “Any ideal type that captured Hyolyn’s heart lately?” She instantly thought of Stray Kids‘ Felix, describing him as a “cool hoobae” (junior). There are two people I find really cool. The first one is Stray Kids’ Felix – Yongbok-nim! He’s excellent on stage […]
Alleged Former ADOR Employee And Victim of Sexual Harassment Shares Detailed Account of What Really Happened With CEO Min Hee Jin
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. In May 2024, during the first trial between HYBE and ADOR‘s CEO Min Hee Jin, HYBE claimed that Min habitually mistreated female employees of her own company. ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin […]
Does Rain Really Smell Bad? Popular Influencer Tells The Truth
For years, there has been an ongoing rumor that beloved singer and actor Rain “stinks.” @wonnie.wrld ?? rain please dont sue me for defamation #rain #kpop #kpopfyp #rainism ♬ original sound – elring I am devastated by Ciiphers disbandment. Rain ya breath stinks and I hope you trip on every curb you pass for the […]
Do 2NE1 Really “Hate” BLACKPINK? Netizens Debate With Evidence
Recently, it was announced that 2NE1 would be reuniting for their fifteenth anniversary. Yang Hyun Suk of YG Entertainment revealed that 2NE1 will hold a concert tour in Seoul in early October. Shows will then be held in Osaka and Tokyo at the end of November and December, with the possibility of adding more dates. WELCOME BACK, #2NE1#투애니원 #WELCOME_BACK […]
Never-Before-Seen Photos Of NewJeans During Debut Era Show How Young They Really Were
New debut-era photos of NewJeans just dropped and netizens are in awe of how much they have changed! NewJeans | @NewJeans_ADOR/Twitter Current day NewJeans showcases a more polished and mature idol-like image, regardless of which concept they try. | @newjeans_official/Instagram | @NewJeans_ADOR/Twitter | @newjeans_official/Instagram However, the newly-surfaced photos of NewJeans from debut era remind us […]
Fact Check: Has fromis_9 Really Not Been Paid In 7 Years?
According to fans, during a live stream on May 17, 2024, the members of fromis_9 made some shocking revelations. Tweets that contained information about what the members said have since been deleted out of fear that the company would retaliate against the girls. Caches still remain on search engines and secondary sites. One such tweet […]
Fact Check: Is HYBE Really Doing “Payola” For ILLIT On Spotify?
Recently, rumblings within the K-Pop spaces have raised eyebrows regarding HYBE Labels‘ promotional strategies for ILLIT‘s debut track “Magnetic” on Spotify. The accusations have risen following ILLIT’s unprecedented success on the streaming platform. | BE:LIFT LAB A faction of K-Pop fans allege that HYBE has resorted to “payola,” a practice where payment is made to […]
How Lightsticks Really Work At K-Pop Concerts
K-Pop lightsticks have evolved tremendously over the years. Originally, lightsticks were only able to have one color and were simply used by inserting a battery and pressing the “On” switch. [Video could not be displayed] TWICE’s Dahyun with a CANDYBONG In the last few years, lightsticks have changed in the best ways: For example, the […]
Actor Son Suk Ku Reveals The Unexpected Reason He Really Showed His “Naked Butt” Instead Of Using A Stunt Double
Actor Son Suk Ku might be incredibly handsome and talented, but he has gained attention after revealing the unexpected reason he chose to share his “naked butt” in a scene rather than using a stunt double. Son Suk Ku Recently, Son Suk Su appeared on a variety show. [Video could not be displayed] During the […]
Jungkook Really Didn’t Want To Make Breakfast For V… But He Gave In
Jungkook may be the youngest member of BTS, but he takes excellent care of his hyungs! BTS’s Jungkook | BTS/Weverse On the last episode of BTS In the SOOP 2, Jungkook made himself some yummy pork belly for breakfast. Your browser does not support video. V was one of the last members to wake up, so […]
What Cha Eunwoo Really Thinks Of The “Center” Position In ASTRO
ASTRO member Cha Eunwoo made his official solo debut on February 15 with his first solo mini-album, ENTITY. ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo | @eunwo.o_c/Instagram To support his solo promotions, Cha Eunwoo appeared on 1theK’s original series, IDDP. During the video, the ASTRO member searched his name on the web and responded to trending posts, fans’ stories about him, […]
What It’s Really Like Working With Zico, According To BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR debuted under Zico‘s label KOZ Entertainment on May 30, 2023, and the third-gen idol confirmed that he was acting as the group’s producer. In a recent video with soloist Kim Jaejoong, three BOYNEXTDOOR members broke down what it’s like to work with the Block B member and company founder. (From left:) BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan, Jaehyun, […]
GOT7’s Jackson Shocks Netizens By Revealing How Long He’s Really Known BLACKPINK’s Jisoo After Their Cartier Interactions
GOT7‘s Jackson has shocked fans after revealing just how long he’s known BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo. GOT7’s Jackson | @jacksonwang852g7/Instagram BLACKPINK’s Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram On February 7 (local time), Jackson and Jisoo wowed netizens with their visuals after they attended an event in Paris for Cartier. Your browser does not support video. Your browser does not support […]
Think You Really Know BTS’s Jungkook? Try Guessing His Balance Game Answers
Are you an aficionado of all things BTS? Here’s a chance to test your knowledge! Jungkook answered “this or that” questions about his work life for a Q&A “Balance Game” for ARMY. Can you guess his answers? Jungkook 1. Work-life balance? A) Get to work late, go home late. B) Get to work early, go home early. Your […]
Top Fourth-Generation Idol Sparks Mass Confusion After Voluntarily Claiming He’s “Really Into Vapes”
ATEEZ‘s Wooyoung mistakenly claimed he was a big fan of vapes, but it isn’t what you think. Wooyoung Recently, many K-pop artists have become the subject of scrutiny over their use of vapes. NCT’s Haechan Allegedly Caught Smoking Indoors Unfortunately, it seems K-Pop idols are not immune to the popularity of harmful electric cigarettes. Vapes […]
The Interaction With BTS That Made CNBLUE’s Yonghwa Feel “Really Grateful”
CNBLUE‘s leader Jung Yonghwa was the most recent guest on BTS Suga‘s talk show Suchwita, and during the episode, they discussed the early days of their careers, touring, songwriting, their love for their fans, and more. CNBLUE’s Jung Yonghwa (left) and BTS’s Suga (right) | @bts_bighit/Twitter During the episode, they also discussed when BTS and […]
Did She Really Have To Apologize? Korean Netizens React To NewJeans’ Minji’s Apology Over The “Kalguksu Controversy”
NewJeans‘ Minji recently uploaded an apology to Phoning regarding her “kalguksu controversy.” The controversy started from a broadcast a year before her apology on January 16, 2024. Many accused her of pretending not to know what kalguksu (knife cut noodles) was in order to keep up a luxurious concept and image. Later, they criticized her […]
The HYBE Music Producer That Is Also Really Handsome
When former BigHit Music producer ADORA set out to make her solo debut, many fans of BIGHIT Music artists were excited. She was a fan-favorite from the beginning due to her work on BTS’s “Spring Day,” Suga‘s “Seesaw, and TXT’s “Our Summer” (just to name a few). Not only fans of these groups were supporting her […]
What It’s Really Like Dating Korean Men — According To A Korean Woman
Despite what’s shown in K-dramas and K-Pop that have become popular all around the world, the reality of dating a Korean guy can be very different. To make sure no one is fooled by the fantasy, Kelsey, The Korean, shared seven things to expect when dating a Korean guy, from the perspective and experiences of […]
How Does SM Entertainment Really Feel About K-Pop Idols Dating? Jessica Jung Shares Her Experience
Jessica Jung recently made an appearance on The Daily Ketchup podcast, and during her interview, she spoke about her time as a trainee, her experience as a member of SM Entertainment‘s popular second-generation girl group Girls’ Generation, her solo career, fashion brand BLANC & ECLARE, and more. Jessica Jung | @jessica.syj/Instagram Jessica celebrated her 16th […]
What Happened When EXO’s Baekhyun Realized Just How Tall TXT’s Yeonjun Really Was?
Back when EXO made their much-anticipated comeback with “Obsession”, there was an interview segment on SBS‘s Inkigayo to promote the comeback, and they ran into TXT‘s Yeonjun and Soobin, who were special MCs for the day. A moment between Baekhyun and Yeonjun had fans laughing at the interaction. At the beginning of the segment, Baekhyun received the first […]
Can They Really Sing? “Twinkling Watermelon” Cast’s Real Singing Voices
TvN K-Drama Twinkling Watermelon recently concluded with its finale. It starred Ryeo Un as Eun Gyeol, Choi Hyun Wook as Ha Yi Chan (also romanized as Ha Lee Chan), Seol In Ah (also romanized as Seol In A) as Choi Se Kyung, and Shin Eun Soo as Yoon Cheong Ah (also romanized as Chung A). High school student Eun Gyeol (Ryeo Un) has hearing-impaired […]