On September 3, RIIZE held a live broadcast to celebrate their one-year debut anniversary with fans. | @RIIZE_official/X The members dressed in a pajama theme as they interacted with fans. @RIIZE_official/X During the live, the members discussed the dress code for the fan-con in Seoul and caused even more chaos in the fandom. While most […]
Alarming Trend Of Fake “Nth Room” Lists Featuring K-Pop Idols Takes Over Social Media
Currently, in Korea, there is a new ongoing case of alleged sex crimes that has been collectively called “The New Nth Room,” consisting of different Telegram-based chatrooms with two different purposes. Massive chatrooms with the intention of humiliating women, sometimes even family members, were first brought to attention, with school chatrooms used for sending sexual […]
Problematic YouTuber Defeated As Platform Takes Down Viral Video And Demonetizes Channel
After finding itself at the center of the clash between Korean men and the internet amid the shocking Telegram-based digital sex crimes that shook Korea, YouTuber PPKKa‘s channel has been demonetized. YouTuber PPKKa | @PPKKa/YouTube PPKKa, a notorious “wrecker” YouTuber with 1.19M followers, was slammed with damning comments from women all over the world after the news […]
Actor Lee Min Ho Takes On-Screen Chemistry With Female Co-Star And Moves It To “Real Life”
Actor Lee Min Ho takes his “on-screen” chemistry with his female co-star into real life to promote a new project. Lee Min Ho | @actorleeminho/Instagram Over the years, Lee Min Ho has starred alongside many iconic actresses. Lee Min Ho and Son Ye Jin in “Personal Taste” Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye in […]
2NE1 Park Bom’s Image In New Group Photo Takes Netizens By Surprise
2NE1 Park Bom‘s figure and pose in a new group photo has netizens shook. 2NE1 Park Bom | @newharoobompark/Instagram 2NE1 is gearing up for a comeback, and it means that netizens are treated to more content from the members. Recently, Park Bom’s appearance in Minzy‘s Instagram story became a hot topic as netizens praised their […]
Popular K-Drama Actor Takes Off His Glasses So He Won’t See People
Recently, JTBC‘s new romantic-comedy K-Drama My Sweet Mobster (also known as Woman Who Plays With), based on web novel Playful Woman, concluded. Um Tae Goo (also romanized as Uhm Tae Goo) starred as Seo Ji Hwan, a mobster-turned-CEO who hires ex-convicts to work at his company. He was the stoic, no-nonsense type until he met […]
NCT WISH Takes The Win For “One Of A Kind” Gift At “2024 ISAC”
On August 5, filming for the Idol Stars Athletics Championship (ISAC) 2024 was held, set to be broadcast during Korea’s Chuseok holiday in September. | @wisharchives/X With many fans coming to support the idols, groups prepared special gifts for their fans. In particular, NCT WISH‘s gifts garnered much attention as they gave out 100 handwritten letters! 아육대 […]
BTS’s Jungkook Takes Over “KCON LA 2024” Without Even Being In The Lineup
BTS‘s Jungkook may be in the military right now, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking over the stage at KCON LA 2024! Fans often nickname the golden maknae the “idol of idols,” and nothing has proved that better than just how many artists chose to cover Jungkook’s songs over the first two days of the event. Most notable […]
Man Takes Action Against Girlfriend Who Threw Away His BLACKPINK Merchandise
Recently, a netizen’s post about his girlfriend throwing away all his BLACKPINK merchandise went viral. Woman Throws Away All Of Her Boyfriend’s BLACKPINK Merchandise In the post, the netizen explained that his girlfriend threw away all of his prized possessions, including signed items, photocards, and more. According to the netizen, his girlfriend blamed the action […]
North Korean Pair Takes The Most Unexpected Win Against Defending Champions At The “2024 Paris Olympics”
A North Korean table tennis mixed doubles team made history on July 27, 2024 (CET) at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team North Korea | Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo North Korea, which did not participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returned to the games for the first time in eight years since […]
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Debut In A Marvel Film? Viral Photo Takes The Internet By Storm
Did BLACKPINK‘s Jennie make her debut in a Marvel movie? BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Not only is Jennie an all-rounder as an idol, but she made her acting debut in the HBO show The Idol, so many fans have been anticipating Jennie’s next acting project. Jennie in “The Idol” | HBO | HBO | HBO In 2023, […]
Aespa Takes It To Another Level For “Armageddon”, Netizens React
K-Pop girl group aespa is preparing to return with an even more intense concept for its upcoming first full-length album, Armageddon. Previously, they dropped the double title track, “Supernova,” which topped various music charts, proving its worldwide popularity. | @aespa_official/X Most recently, netizens and fans were shocked at the state of aespa’s official website, as […]
ILLIT Allegedly Takes Shot At NewJeans’ Minji
ILLIT is alleged to have dissed NewJeans during a show produced by BELIFT LAB. NewJeans | Pinterest ILLIT | Korean Herald On May 13, the parents of NewJeans members exposed the mistreatment of Bang Si Hyuk and HYBE. In an email, the parents of the K-Pop stars criticized HYBE for mistreating and plagiarizing NewJeans. NewJeans’ […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Takes Fans Behind The Scenes Of The F1 Miami Grand Prix
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa recently released some behind-the-scenes footage from the F1 Miami Grand Prix on May 5 where she had the honor of waving the checkered flag. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram She posted both photos and video clips revealing her experience and even posed for a photo with F1 racer Max Verstappen. Lisa and Max Verstappen | […]
Global Cyber University Takes Legal Action Regarding Cult Association, Netizens React
Recently, HYBE and BTS faced claims of being associated with a cult known as Dahn World. Online posts suggest that HYBE artists are indirectly promoting this cult through their music. Dahn World’s official Naver Cafe | Naver Cafe The founder of Dahn World, Ilchi Lee, also founded Global Cyber University (GCU), which six of the […]
Kim Soo Hyun Takes Up New Challenge For The First Time In A Decade For “Queen Of Tears”
Actor Kim Soo Hyun is winning the hearts of K-Drama viewers worldwide with his stellar portrayal of Baek Hyun Woo in the ongoing hit show Queen of Tears. Kim Soo Hyun | Wikitree So far, the drama has showcased his multifaceted acting skills— from unbelievable comic timing to cherry-on-the-top adlibs. Another behind the scenes of […]
64-Year-Old Musician Takes A 21-Year-Old Fan As His Second Wife
Malaysian musician Halim Yazid made waves after revealing his new wife to the world. Halim Yazid | mStar In Malaysia, it is legal for Muslim men to have up to four wives. As such Halim Yazid is still married to his first wife, with whom he has eight children. During an interview with the Malaysian news […]
OMEGA X’s Agency Takes Legal Action Against Spire Entertainment And YouTuber
In October 2022, while OMEGA X was touring the U.S., Spire Entertainment’s CEO Kang Seong Hee was accused of mentally and physically abusing the members after a video was posted online. This came after the company called out MC Entertainment over the alleged mishandling of the tour. 얘들아 우리 밖에서 음식 시킨 거 우버 기다리고 […]
Fruit Vendor Hailed As Hero As He Takes Down Dangerous Assailant In Action K-Drama Style
A local store owner is being hailed as a hero in South Korea after he successfully took down a knife-wielding man on a rampage. CCTV capture of the scene | MBN The incident occurred on March 8, KST, when a man in his 50s tried to start a fire in the streets of Suyu-dong in […]
Fan’s Wife Calls His Phone While LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Takes A Selfie With It
LE SSERAFIM‘s Chaewon is great at fanservice, but one time, something unexpected happened! LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon | @_chaechae_1/Instagram Chaewon happily accepted when a fan gave her his phone to take a selfie. [Video could not be displayed] However, right at that inopportune moment, his wife called! [Video could not be displayed] She made sure to […]
TWICE’s Mina Takes On The “No Bra” Fashion Trend In A Sexy, Form Fitting Dress
TWICE‘s Mina is a fun, talented idol who is often full of surprises, like her alternative persona “Sharon.” TWICE’s Mina THAT AIN’T MINA, THAT’S HOT GIRL SHARON TWERKING! pic.twitter.com/vfiG2ELF2w — PREE ✨ (@OnceADay37) April 15, 2023 She recently surprised fans again with her look for a fashion show appearance! Throughout mid and late January, various […]
Jang Wonyoung’s Legal Fight Against Controversial YouTuber Sojang Takes Grueling Turn
Controversial YouTuber Sojang has made a desperate plea in her trial against IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung. Jang Wonyoung | Pinterest On January 24, it was reported that Sojang filed an injunction against the courts that ruled against the controversial YouTuber and ordered her to pay Jang Wonyoung ₩100 million KRW (about $ 74,700 USD) in compensation. […]
G-Dragon Takes His First Public Steps After Being Cleared Of Drug Allegations
BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon, who was recently cleared of drug allegations, made his first public announcement. G-Dragon | SPOTV News Following his drug allegations, G-Dragon has shown his commitment to supporting those who face prejudice and injustice, promoting awareness and solutions to social issues, and working towards creating a fair society where everyone is treated equally. On […]
One Line, 100 Takes — ATEEZ Breaks Down Their Intense “Crazy Form” Recording Process
ATEEZ released their album, THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL, on December 1, and recently, the group dropped a behind-the-scenes video about the album’s production. (Top row, from left:) ATEEZ’s Yeosang, Yunho, Seonghwa, Jongho, and Mingi (Bottom row, from left:) San, Hongjoong, and Wooyoung | @kpop_sbs/Twitter Behind the WILL Part.1 was released on ATEEZ’s official YouTube […]
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung Takes On The “No Bra” Trend In A Daring, Skin Exposing Dress
There’s no denying that Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung is a gorgeous idol who has no fear of trying out new styles in her fashion. Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung | #legend | Singles Magazine | #legend Her recent appearance at the 2023 MAMA Awards was another example of that! On November 29, the second day of the 2023 MAMA […]