After appearing in The Lovely Runner, actor Byeon Woo Seok has been a hot topic. The actor was previously a model and is known for his good looks and proportions, having gone viral more than once for them. Byeon Woo Seok | Varo Entertainment | DAZED Korea | Varo Entertainment Recently, another actor has been […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Discusses The Group’s Upcoming Promotion Plans, Sparking Fury At YG Entertainment
On February 28, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa appeared as the featured guest on BIGBANG Daesung‘s Zip Daesung. BIGBANG’s Daesung (left) and BLACKPINK’s Lisa (right) | Zip Daesung/YouTube During the interview, Daesung brought up how two out of the four BLACKPINK members had appeared on the show already, and wondered if he would be able to get all […]
Popular Idol Only Has 19 Songs After Around 6 Years Of Activities, Sparking Discussion
Recently, netizens have discussed Somi and the number of solo songs she has released. Somi Somi ranked #1 on the first season of Produce 101, making her debut as the center of I.O.I. After the group’s disbandment, Somi made her official solo debut with “Birthday” on June 13, 2019. Somi while promoting “Birthday.” | SBS In […]
Stray Kids’ Han Shows His Tattoo After Being Forbidden To — Sparking Criticism
While less common in the past, more and more K-Pop idols sport tattoos as the practice becomes more socially accepted amongst younger people. TWICE’s Chaeyoung However, Stray Kids‘ Han recently became a hot topic after a discussion surrounding his tattoos and JYP Entertainment‘s protocols around them. Stray Kids’ Han | Dispatch Fans have been waiting […]
4th Gen Group Loses 3 Members At Once, Sparking Mixed Emotions
Three members of the 4th generation girl group Queenz Eye have left the group. Queenz Eye On January 24, Big Mountain Entertainment announced that Hannah, Narin, and Damin were no longer group members. The announcement also stated that Queenz Eye would reorganize and return. Hello, this is Big Mountain Entertainment.First, we sincerely thank all the […]
BTS’s Jungkook Shares Rare Instagram Update, Sparking RM’s Attention
BTS‘s Jungkook updated Instagram after a while. BTS’s Jungkook | SBS While Jungkook deactivated his personal Instagram account, he created an account for his dog, Bam, which he has used since to express himself. Jungkook updated the account after Korea’s first snowfall of the season. His profile picture was updated to a photo of himself […]
Proposed “NewJeans Hanni Law” Is Sparking Mixed Reactions
In October, NewJeans’ Hanni appeared at an audit to speak on workplace bullying. NewJeans Hanni It was recently announced that a National Assembly member proposed the bill dubbed “NewJeans Hanni Law,” which looks at preventing workplace harassment, especially for workers who are under special employment contracts. The member who raised it mentioned Hanni’s name during the […]
LE SSERAFIM’s “Crazy” Nose Dives To Shockingly Low Sales Sparking Concerns Fans Have Abandoned Them
LE SSERAFIM‘s shocking album sales are sparking concerns that fans have abandoned them. LE SSERAFIM | Pinterest On September 3, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM ‘Crazy’ Fourth-Day Sales Concludes” went viral. The post has since been viewed almost 50K times. In the post, a netizen uploads the sales number for the group’s most recent efforts, […]
HYBE Staff Exposes LE SSERAFIM Eunchae’s Alleged Mistreatment Sparking New Backlash
LE SSERAFIM‘s Eunchae is facing backlash for her treatment of staff. Eunchae On September 1, a post titled “Did You See LE SSERAFIM Hong Eunchae Staff’s Instagram?” went viral. The post has since been viewed over a whopping 220K times. In the post, the author includes a photo that was uploaded by a staff member […]
Ex-BIGBANG’s T.O.P Allegedly Blocks G-Dragon And Taeyang Sparking Speculation Of In-Fighting
Former BIGBANG member T.O.P continued erasing his past. T.O.P On August 21, it was reported that T.O.P allegedly blocked G-Dragon and Taeyang on his Instagram. BIGBANG’s 18-year anniversary was on August 19. T.O.P blocked fans who tagged him in congratulation posts and fans accused T.O.P of blocking G-Dragon and Taeyang. — Sports Chosun The escalation […]
Beloved Group Continues Activities Despite Over Half The Group Being Injured Or On Hiatus, Sparking Concerns
In 2020, the survival show Road To Kingdom was launched. Road To Kingdom gave seven boy groups a chance to make it to the follow-up show Kingdom and exposed them to a wider audience. | Mnet In June 2024, it was announced that Road To Kingdom would return with major changes and feature a new set […]
IVE’s Music Video Taken Down From YouTube, Sparking Concern Over The “Real” Reason
Earlier this year, IVE returned with IVE SWITCH, their second mini album. IVE | Starship Entertainment Following the release of “Heya,” the group shared a second music video from the album for the second title track, “Accendio.” The MV features the group facing off against “evil” versions of themselves. [Video could not be displayed] The […]
IU And Lee Jong Suk Alleged To Have Broken Up In Viral Post Sparking Massive Debate
A post alleging that IU and Lee Jong Suk have broken up has gone viral. IU | Joongang Ilbo Lee Jong Suk | Aju Kyungjae On August 1, a post titled “I Think Lee Jong Suk And IU Have Broken Up” went viral. The post has since been viewed over 160K times. In the post, […]
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 […]
ILLIT’s Wonhee Accused Of “Saying” The N-Word In Viral Video, Sparking Discussion On Xenophobia
There are some cultural differences between K-Pop and the cultures from which the genre borrows, sometimes resulting in unintended racism or cultural appropriation. TO1’s Chan | TO1/YouTube Over the years, the words naega and niga have sparked misunderstanding among those who do not listen to K-Pop or speak Korean. Each of the words sounds similar […]
Popular K-Pop Idol-Turned-Actor’s Blackface In Film Goes Viral, Sparking Outrage
Recently, idol-turned-actor Wang Yibo attracted negative attention for his appearance in a role in a film. Wang Yibo | <i>Weibo</i> Wang Yibo originally made his debut as a member of the K-Pop group UNIQ in 2014 and has since been active in China as an overall entertainer. He gained international attention for his role in […]
Model Featured On BTS RM’s Album Poster Shares Their Encounter, Sparking A Heated Debate
BTS‘s leader RM is gearing up to put out his second solo album, Right Place Wrong Person, soon. The release is being teased with various content, including intriguing concept photos, | Weverse | Weverse | Weverse and posters that look straight out of a movie. | @rpwprpwprpwp/Instagram | @rpwprpwprpwp/Instagram The common factor in all of the posters […]
U.S. Quadruples Visa Fees For International Artists, Sparking Concerns About K-Pop Tours
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instituted a huge increase to the cost of a visa for foreign artists in the country that could have a major impact on the K-Pop touring industry. IVE | Live Nation Before this date, the cost for an artist from outside of the U.S. […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Shares Video Of Doja Cat Flipping Off Audience, Sparking Debate Over Her Reason For Doing So
LE SSERAFIM‘s members have been caught up in an array of conversations lately following their performance at Coachella 2024 this past Saturday, most of them on the critical side. While there have been some fans defending their performance and singing at the event, the overall consensus seems to be that they continue to underwhelm when it […]
BABYMONSTER’s Chiquita Responds To Criticism, Sparking Outrage
BABYMONSTER, the newest girl group from YG Entertainment, has commanded significant attention since their “debut” with the original 7-member lineup in early April. While their EP BABYMOS7ER is enjoying growth and success, the group’s member, Chiquita, faced some unwarranted criticism from her own fan. Chiquita | Weverse All seven members of the group frequently interact […]
THE BLACK LABEL Files Trademark For MÉOVV, Sparking New Girl Group Speculations
THE BLACK LABEL, formerly an internal organization within YG Entertainment, has been teasing a new girl group for some time now. The label is currently home to soloists such as Taeyang, Jeon Somi, Zion T., and others, and this will be the first group under THE BLACK LABEL. Earlier, the company confirmed that they had finalized the name and […]
NCT’s Ten Faces Mixed Reactions Over The Gender Of His MV Co-Star, Sparking Heated Debate
NCT Ten‘s recently released video has sparked a debate centered around his co-star’s gender. NCT’s Ten | @NCTsmtown/X Much to fans’ excitement, Ten’s first solo album was announced earlier this year. Previously, the WayV member released individual digital singles, impressing each time with his artistry. The album, titled TEN, is set for release on February 13, […]
Miss Japan Winner Faces Heavy Backlash Over Her Ethnicity, Sparking Debates
Each year, dozens of beauty pageants occur in Japan, including the Miss Japan Grandprix (also known as Miss Nippon). According to the parent organizer’s website, the competition is meant to select a winner who represents the “foremost beauty of all Japanese women.” | Miss Nippon However, the 2024 Miss Japan Grandprix winner has sparked international and […]
RIIZE Interact With Content Supposedly “Mocking” BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Sparking Debate
A recent interaction between RIIZE and a fan account sparked some online debate. RIIZE | SM Entertainment RIIZE are one of the groups most active on the social media platform TikTok, often leaving comments on videos that are about them or that they are tagged in. Anton is believed to be behind the comments, as […]
TWICE Announce Special Guests For Their Upcoming Concerts, Sparking A Heated Debate
A recent announcement about TWICE‘s upcoming concerts has resulted in mixed feelings among the group’s fans. TWICE | JYP Entertainment Since April 2023, TWICE have traveled on their 5th world tour Ready To Be. Fans in different locations across Asia, North America, and Europe have enjoyed seeing the group perform! | JYP Entertainment Due to the […]