When it comes to K-Pop merchandise, lightsticks are one of the most popular and important items to fans. Lightsticks have become a way for fans to identify each other at official K-Pop events and out in “the wild.” This significance is why fans consider it important for groups to have lightsticks. Most groups that have […]
T.O.P’s New Comments About A Return To Releasing Music Gain Attention
T.O.P‘s comments about releasing new music have gained attention after he is back in the public eye playing Thanos in Squid Game 2. T.O.P as Thanos | Netflix | Netflix Amid the Squid Game media rounds, T.O.P sat down with NME. The return of T.O.P: “There were some moments I just wanted to quit everything” Nearly […]
BigHit Music Officially Apologizes For Releasing Misinformation About BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Incident
On August 7, 2024, BTS‘s Suga was caught drunk driving an electric scooter. Public criticism ensued when it was later found out that BigHit Music and Suga’s initial statements both claimed that he had been riding an electric kickboard. CCTV footage later showed that he had been riding an electric scooter. The latter is much […]
Reaction To BTS’s Jimin Releasing His Song “Who” While Enlisted In The Military
Korean netizens have reacted to BTS Jimin‘s new music video released while he’s in the military. BTS’s Jimin | @j.m/Instagram At the end of the year, Jimin was one of the last members to enlist in the military with Jungkook, and it was an emotional day for ARMYs worldwide. BTS’s J=Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga […]
10+ New Highly-Anticipated K-Dramas Releasing In May 2024
Need more K-Dramas in your life? Add these new and upcoming series from Netflix, Disney+, and more to your watch list! 1. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon – May 11 Starring Jung Ryeo Won, Wi Ha Joon, So Ju Yeon, and Shin Joo Hyup, this tvN series follows a teacher who reunites with her former student. […]
Koreans React To A Brand Releasing “Inclusive” Shades Of Dark Foundation
South Korean makeup brands are widely known for not having an “inclusive” range of shades. This is mostly because most Korean brands are not big enough to target a wider global audience, choosing to focus on local markets or East Asian markets. While more global brands have tried to be more inclusive in their shade […]
Netizens React To BTS’s RM And NewJeans Releasing Albums On The Same Day Amid Ongoing 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. Amid this feud, HYBE recently announced that BTS’s RM would release his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, on the same […]
The Korean Rapper Who Is Releasing His New Album… From Jail
Korean rapper BASSAGONG will release his new album while still serving his prison sentence for illegal filming. In a preview from his crew LEGIT GOONS, they teased BASSAGONG’s album release, which will be February 14 KST. The album will contain 10 tracks. While the album teaser doesn’t seem all that special, what is noteworthy is […]
8 Highly Anticipated K-Dramas Releasing In December 2023
With 2024 on the horizon, here are eight of the most highly anticipated Korean dramas set to be released in December 2023 to keep you warm this winter. 1. Sweet Home 2 — December 1 The webtoon adaptation starring actor Song Kang makes its return with season two, continuing Sweet Home‘s battle between humans and monsters. […]