JYP Entertainment has come under fire after fans suspected that the agency is restricting its artists from voicing their political opinions. The criticism is in relation to two members of the K-Band Xdinary Heroes. Xdinary Heroes | asiaartistawards.com Members Juni and Seumi from Xdinary Heroes had posted statuses on Bubble, a fan communication app, that […]
Fans Fully Support TXT’s Long-Term Break Announcement
On December 10, BIGHIT MUSIC released an official announcement regarding idol group TXT. They announced that the group would be taking a long-term hiatus. | Weverse “Hello, this is BIGHIT MUSIC. We are here to inform you of TXT’s long-term hiatus schedule. Following the 39th Golden Disc Awards scheduled on January 5, they will wrap […]
“Youth of May” Actress Go Min Si Shows Support For Korean Protesters
As South Korea kicks off the first weekend post-martial law, with tens of thousands of citizens pouring out onto the streets in protest, demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol… Viral Clip: South Korean President Addresses The Public For The First Time Since Martial Law …Youth of May actress Go Min Si, who took on […]
Hanbok Designer Voices Support For NewJeans Amid Contract Termination News
Many people have voiced their opinions publicly since NewJeans announced the termination of exclusive contracts with ADOR. NewJeans Officially Announces They Will Continue Activities Free From HYBE And ADOR Recently, the Korea Management Association also released a statement asking for NewJeans to withdraw the termination of their contract. Korea Management Association Give Its Position Regarding […]
“Is This Support Or Mockery?” Korean Netizens Left Confused By BTS Suga’s Fan Project
A fan project created for BTS‘s Suga is receiving mixed reactions from K-netizens. BTS’s Suga | Weverse Recently, ARMYs created media wall ads to be displayed in public. The ads feature photos of Suga with messages of support, including his lyric, “future’s gonna be okay.” Our I’Park Mall Media Wall ads for Yoongi and @BTS_twt […]
ILLIT’s Public Support For FIFTY FIFTY Sparks Heated Debate
ILLIT members recently showed public support for FIFTY FIFTY’s new comeback, taking aback many fans. ILLIT | @illit_official/Instagram FIFTY FIFTY | @we_fiftyfifty/Instagram Nowadays, two idol groups collaborating for dance challenges that promote each group’s respective comeback has become more of a norm in K-Pop. But it doesn’t happen very often that a group would go […]
Girl Group’s Pledge To “Women’s Support Program” Met With Drastically Divided Reactions
Girl group tripleS‘s recent announcement regarding their latest release has sparked mixed reactions. The members of tripleS | @triplescosmos/X Recently, tripleS announced that their new digital release would see profits go to a women’s support program. tripleSWe Never Die Objekt ‘Girls Never Die’의 공감과 위로를 더 많은 분들과 나누고자 합니다.<We Never Die Objekt>의 수익금은 여성지원사업에 […]
HYBE Accused Of Targeting BTS’s Jungkook Due To His Support For NewJeans
On September 15, 2024, Korean media reported that BTS Jungkook‘s purchased property had increased in value by around $ 2 million USD. Herald Corp reported that it appreciated approximately ₩10.0 billion KRW (around $ 7.52 million USD) in less than four years. Jungkook originally bought the house in Itaewon, Seoul, in December 2020 for ₩7.63 […]
Apple Korea Seemingly Hints At Support For NewJeans On Their Homepage
NewJeans has been promoting Apple and the iPhone for the past few years. They also recently promoted the new iPhone 16, which will launch in September 2024. As Apple Korea gears up for presales, netizens noticed a particular detail on the brand’s homepage. In the display example for the bluetooth connection to the new AirPods, […]
Former BLACKPINK Creative Director Boldly Posts Support For NewJeans
On September 11, NewJeans held a live broadcast where the members addressed their discord with HYBE. | newjns/YouTube Each of the members shared their piece, including their demands for HYBE. Afterwards, the broadcast was quickly deleted. If anyone that’s changing the kpop industry it’s NewJeans they are truly the bravest. WE STAND WITH NEWJEANS #방시혁_2주준다_민희진_복귀시켜라#BangPD_two_weeks_to_normalize_ADOR pic.twitter.com/9sSt76YEGj — […]
1st Generation K-Pop Idol Speaks Out In Support For NewJeans Amidst Recent Issues
1st Generation K-Pop idol S.E.S’ Bada recently spoke out in support of NewJeans on September 5, 2024. NewJeans has been facing difficulties recently due to the sudden change in ADOR‘s management. Former CEO Min Hee Jin was replaced by an external hire, causing some change in policies. Most significantly, fans argued that the new ADOR was […]
Koreans Show Their Support For NMIXX After Accusations Of “Anti-Japanese Sentiments”
NMIXX recently came under fire when Japanese netizens began accusing them of anti-Japanese sentiments due to a song they sang. あんまり言及されてないの許せないので言うけどNMIXXのこの替え歌独島(竹島)ソングやばくない？歌わされてるとはいえメンバーもノリノリなの複雑すぎるだろ反日じゃないよね？まさかね… pic.twitter.com/MVbKxvKlNL — Novvy (@idg_fc_spna) August 30, 2024 I can’t stand that it’s not being mentioned much, so I’ll say it: Isn’t NMIXX’s parody song about Dokdo (Takeshima) problematic? Even though they’re being made to […]
PSY Shows Support For BTS’s Suga
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Legendary South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter PSY concluded his 2024 “Summer Swag” concert series at Suwon World Cup Stadium on August 25. During his latest performance, he gave a shoutout to BTS‘s Suga. […]
Legendary Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Daughter Shows Support For BTS’s Suga
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Miu Sakamoto, the daughter of the legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, has come out strongly in support of BTS’s Suga. Miu Sakamoto | miusakamoto.comvvvv Suga | @agustd/Instagram Suga is currently embroiled in a DUI-related controversy […]
EL CAPITXN Seemingly Shows Support For BTS’s Suga
Singer-songwriter, record producer, and former member of the boy group HISTORY, EL CAPITXN (also known as Jang Yi Jeong and formerly known as J. Pearl), appears to be subtly sharing his support for friend BTS‘s Suga. EL CAPITXN | LOEN Entertainment BTS’s Suga Previously, Suga was caught drunk driving an electric scooter on August 6, […]
Alarming Drink Driving Challenge Trends Online In Support For BTS’s Suga And His Recent DUI Controversy
BTS‘s Suga was recently caught in a drunk driving controversy. He was caught driving an electric scooter after drinks. Police reports later reported a 0.227% alcohol percentage as a result of his breathalyzer test. Statistics report that 0.2% is close to blackout drunk. The vehicle Suga drove also failed to fit into the same personal […]
(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon Talks Open-mindedness, Support Of LGBTQIA+, And More
(G)I-DLE‘s Soyeon talked with Cosmopolitan Korea about her lyrics, double standards for women in the music industry, and much more. Specifically, she discussed where her strength to not be conscious of anything and to create without fear comes from. | Cosmopolitan Soyeon shares that she is an openminded person. Because of this, the people around […]
BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Airport Fashion Shows Support For The LGBTQIA+ Community
BLACKPINK Jisoo‘s recent airport look has gained praise for being a brand supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram Since debuting, Jisoo has always been a “fashion queen,” showcasing her personality through the clothes she wears, whether for music videos, general life, or huge brand events. | @sooyaaa__/Instagram | @sooyaaa__/Instagram | @sooyaaa__/Instagram On June […]
NewJeans Reportedly Files Petition To Support ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin
According to Yonhap News, on May 18, 2024, it was reported that the five members of NewJeans allegedly submitted a petition with the court the day before, during the first court trial between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. The court trial was held due to HYBE’s request for a provisional injunction against Min […]
2PM Lee Junho’s “King The Land” Co-Stars Show Support For His New K-Drama
Fans of 2PM‘s Lee Junho (also romanized Lee Jun Ho) will see him on screen again soon, as he was recently announced to lead a new K-Drama. YoonA (left) and Junho (right) Netflix confirmed that Junho will be the male lead in its new webcomic-adapted K-Drama Cashero. He will portray Kang Sang Woong, an “ordinary […]
“HaeSoo In 2024″—Jung Hae Hin Shows Support For BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Upcoming Drama
BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo and actor Jung Hae In have the cutest friendship! BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jung Hae In On May 6, the BLACKPINK singer posted a collage of photos on her Instagram Story. It showed a support truck with her face plastered all over it along with close-up images of a croffle and stickers. The actor […]
ASTRO Members Show Up To Support Billie’s Moon Sua
Members of the boy group ASTRO showed up to support Billie’s Sua at a recent concert. Moon Sua | @sua.billlie/Instagram On May 4, KST, the group posted a picture with Moon Sua, the sister of the late ASTRO member Moonbin, with a heartfelt caption congratulating her for her first fan concert. 수아야!!! 첫 팬콘 너무너무 […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Makes A Huge Donation To Support First Responders
TXT member Yeonjun recently made headlines for his generous donation to support firefighters. Yeonjun | Sports Seoul On May 2, KST, the Hallym Burn Foundation revealed that Yeonjun donated ₩50.0 million KRW (about $ 36,600 USD) to strengthen and support firefighters. The money will help them with medical and nursing expenses and the ‘Firefighter Trauma 119 Program.’ […]
Messages Of Support For ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin & NewJeans Hung Up In Shibuya, Japan
Reactions from netizens have been mixed in the ongoing feud between HYBE Labels and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. With all of the accusations and hostile interactions between the two parties, some have taken the sides of one or the other, while others try to remain neutral as the fallout pans out. Min Hee Jin has been getting […]
Renowned Choreographer Shows Support For Min Hee Jin Amidst Controversy With HYBE
ADOR is currently embroiled in a legal battle with parent company HYBE. CEO Min Hee Jin previously accused girl group ILLIT of copying ADOR’s group, NewJeans. ILLIT is a five-member group under BELIFT LAB, another HYBE subsidiary. They debuted on March 25 with their title track “Magnetic.” It is because I began bringing up internal […]