Online content creator IamfromKorea (@iam.from.korea on TikTok) is known for his street interviews, during which he often asks foreigners their opinions about South Korea. In a recent video, he asked two women, “What is your biggest L that you had in Korea?” To his and the internet’s shock, one responded, “When I came to Korea, […]
HYBE’s Recent “Mistake” Sparks Criticism For Its “Multi-Label” System
HYBE Labels, a giant in the Korean music industry, works as an umbrella company that has many sub-agencies that all work independently to manage their artists when it comes to creating and promoting music. The various subsidiaries under HYBE include BIGHITMUSIC, ADOR, Pledis Entertainment, SOURCEMUSIC, and KOZ. BTS is under BIGHIT MUSIC | @bts_bighit/X LE […]
Kim Jaejoong’s Group SAY MY NAME’s Huge Age Gap Sparks Major Criticism
Kim Jaejoong is set to debut his new girl group called SAY MY NAME. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram All of the seven members have now been released, but there are some concerns regarding the members’ ages. The youngest is Seungjoo who seems to be born in 2010, which is very young even by K-Pop standards. […]
Racy Streamer Juice Seyeon Sparks Backlash After Attending Fashion Week
Influencer and AfreecaTV BJ Juice Seyeon recently gained attention for being spotted with Bang Si Hyuk out in Beverly Hills, California. Juice Seyeon (left) and Bang Si Hyuk (Middle) | I am WalKing/YouTube Recently, netizens are wondering if this incident will propel her to greater fame. [Video could not be displayed] Not only has she gained […]
LE SSERAFIM Kazuha’s Wardrobe Malfunction Sparks Debate About Protective Clothing
LE SSERAFIM Kazuha‘s wardrobe malfunction sparks a debate on protective clothing for female idols. LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha | @zuhazana/Instagram On September 8, LE SSERAFIM performed their track “CRAZY” on Inkigayo. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] When watching Kazuha’s fancam, netizens noticed that at one point, her nail caught her top, causing […]
ENHYPEN Jake Accused Of Pushing Fan At Airport, Sparks Heavy Debate
In a viral video that has since seen over 2.4 million views online, ENHYPEN Jake was seen allegedly pushing a fan at the airport. The person who reposted it accompanied the video with the caption, “ENHYPEN Jake, pushes a fan at the airport with his body.” 엔하이픈 제이크, 공항에서 팬에게 몸빵을 날리다. pic.twitter.com/S8REw4K5mt — 수파두파💫 […]
Transgender Influencer’s Botched Feminization Plastic Surgery Sparks Concern
Chinese Douyin influencer Meina recently told her plastic surgery horror stories to her 2 million followers. Meina (Before) | SCMP As a transgender woman, she received hate comments online about her “masculine” facial features. Opting for plastic surgery to feminize her face, she could never have predicted what happened next. Meina (After) | SCMP She […]
YouTube Influencer’s Makeup Transformation On TWICE’s Tzuyu Sparks Mixed Reactions
TWICE‘s Tzuyu is known for her gorgeous and princess-like visuals, and it seems like her styling and makeup reflect this perception netizens have of her beauty. TWICE’s Tzuyu | @thinkaboutzu/Instagram | @thinkaboutzu/Instagram | @thinkaboutzu/Instagram Recently, Tzuyu appeared on the YouTube channel of famous makeup artist and YouTuber Risabae (who appeared on Netflix’s The Influencer) for […]
BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Newest Co-Star Sparks Widespread Concerns
BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo will reportedly be starring in a new project with actor Seo In Guk. Seo In Guk Jisoo | Dailian On September 10, it was reported that the BLACKPINK icon will be starring alongside Seo In Guk in the upcoming K-Drama, Boyfriend Monthly (translated title from 월간남친). According to reports, the K-Drama revolves around […]
NewJeans Haerin’s “Controversial” Live Performance Sparks Comparisons To LE SSERAFIM
Netizens defended Haerin from retractors following her live performance. Haerin On September 9, a post titled “Wow, Why Is NewJeans Haerin’s Vocals So Shaky?” raised eyebrows. The post has since garnered more dislikes than likes. In the post, a netizen commented about Haerin’s recent live performance. Haerin is finally going live!! pic.twitter.com/54Gi2rENst — aespann jeans […]
TWICE Tzuyu’s Surprising Chart Performance Sparks Mixed Reactions
Earlier this year, fans of TWICE‘s Tzuyu were pleased to learn that she would be the group’s next member to make her solo debut. TWICE’s Tzuyu | >i>SBS The cleverly named abouTZU was released on September 6, featuring the title track “Run Away.” The album and the lead into it have shown fans a more mature side […]
Aespa Winter’s “Bad Attitude” At Fashion Show Sparks Heated Reactions
Aespa’s Winter has recently been the center of online discussion following her appearance at Ralph Lauren‘s SP25 fashion show in New York on September 5. | @lessencestudios/X (formerly known as Twitter) The idol made headlines for her stunning visuals! Many praised her ethereal appearance and even compared her to a character from a fairytale romance. […]
Popular Actor’s Confession Of Drinking Before An Explicit Sex Scene Sparks Controversy
Recently, the Thai series 4Minutes has gained international popularity. 4Minutes is a BL drama about a university student who gains the ability to see four minutes into the future and the relationship he develops with a surgeon. The series stars “Jes“ Jespipat Tilapornputt as the doctor Tyme and “Bible” Wichapas Sumettikul as Great, the university student. Jes (left) […]
Aespa Winter And Krystal’s Shot With Controversial Actor Sparks Heated Reactions
On September 5, aespa’s Winter and Krystal showcased their gorgeous visuals at the Ralph Lauren SP25 event in New York. 240905 ralph lauren#WINTERxRLSP25 #WINTER #윈터 #aespa #æspa #에스파 pic.twitter.com/dNhZlyGpdj — Iberis (@iberiswinter) September 5, 2024 Krystal at RLSP25 show cr. Elle Korea#KRYSTAL #RalphLaurenSP25 pic.twitter.com/dVifPXiGOB — KRYSTAL (@altvalorasoo) September 6, 2024 Netizens were unsurprisingly very excited to see […]
STAYC’s J Sparks Viral “Concern” After Alleged Weight Gain
STAYC‘s J has become the center of attention on social media after a post questioning her recent weight gain went viral. | Marie Claire The post — which has already accumulated over 56,000 views — includes a screenshot of J from a recent performance and raises concerns about her physical appearance. The original post asks […]
Highly Anticipated Girl Group Debut Sparks Outrage Due To Heavy Use Of AI
The highly anticipated debut of MADEIN — a new seven-member girl group under 143 Entertainment — has quickly become controversial due to the use of generative AI in their debut music video. | 143 Entertainment Fans were eagerly looking forward to the release of their first EP Sangseung (상승), especially because two of the members — […]
Woman Defacing Son’s K-Pop Photocards Sparks Intense Debate
A netizen sparked intense debate when he posted a photo of his K-Pop photocards, defaced by his mom. Post by @ryanfengli087 View on Threads Having a mom like this is really off-putting. – Original poster Defaced photocards | @ryanfengli087/Threads After reading the post, some netizens, while seemingly sympathizing with the original poster for what happened […]
Top Idol Forced To Do Fancall Even Though She Can’t Speak, Heartbreaking Video Sparks Outrage
A recent viral video featuring NMIXX‘s Lily has sparked widespread outrage among fans and the K-Pop community. The clip — which shows Lily visibly emotional during a fan call session — has drawn attention to the concerning circumstances surrounding her health. | Bubble In the video, Lily is seen holding up notes on white paper […]
Korean Show’s “Racist” Editing Of A Black Man Sparks International Outrage — The Truth Behind The Viral Clip
Through the years, as Korean media has expanded its global audience, viewers from diverse backgrounds have been able to watch content from the country. At times, however, Hallyu content has been criticized for controversial content, both intentional and not. This includes offensive depictions of other nationalities and races. Popular Korean Webtoon Introduces A Sudden, Extremely […]
SM Entertainment’s Latest Claim Regarding Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Sparks Outrage And Bewilderment
This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Netizens reacted to SM Entertainment‘s claim that they had learned about former NCT Taeil‘s sex crime in August. Taeil | Wikitree In a statement shared with media outlet Newsen, SM Entertainment […]
LE SSERAFIM’s “CRAZY” Comeback Teaser Sparks Surge In Positive Feedback
LE SSERAFIM is preparing for their comeback, including releasing their fourth mini album, CRAZY, on Friday, August 30, 2024. The group released their second MV teaser for the title track today, giving fans more visuals of what to expect and listening to the new song. The teaser was posted across their social media, garnering 662K and […]
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 […]
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 […]
BLACKPINK Jisoo Post About MEOVV’s Ella Gross Sparks Heavily Divided Reactions Regarding BABYMONSTER
BLACKPINK Jisoo‘s post about a new K-Pop group’s first member reveal has sparked mixed reactions due to BABYMONSTER. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram Recently, THE BLACK LABEL announced the debut of their new girl group MEOVV, and the first member to be revealed is Ella Gross. BLACKPINK Jennie’s “Little Sister” Ella Gross Is THE BLACK LABEL’s […]
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