TXT‘s Soobin celebrated his 22nd birthday with a live broadcast so he could celebrate with MOAs too. TXT’s Soobin during his 2022 birthday live broadcast | Weverse Leader Soobin is known for his engaging live broadcasts, taking time to read comments and thoughtfully answer fans’ burning questions. He also reveals a new fact about himself […]
Alleged Upcoming Girl Group Member Revealed To Have Tried Taking Extreme Measures
A company called NUE FACTORY has been preparing a girl group since late 2024. The girl group is said to be NUEMINOUS, with the official account teasing the debut lineup through graphics. According to the graphics, the names of the debut members are Gracie, Hyerin, Hina, Jiwoo, Jules, Himena, Jinjoo, Youee, Apple, Itzumi, and Dayeon. […]
SM Entertainment Accused Of Taking Away Red Velvet Irene’s Music Show Win
Red Velvet Irene’s solo debut has been a commercial hit since its release last month, but one accolade “Like a Flower” has missed out on so far is a music show win — and fans say SM Entertainment is to blame. | SM Entertainment From the moment Irene’s debut mini album, Like a Flower, was […]
The Creepy Korean Baby Meme That’s Taking Over TikTok
When you think of “that creepy Korean comic” what comes to mind? Is it The Bongcheon-Dong Ghost webtoon that terrified readers with its jumpscares in 2011… The Bongcheon-Dong Ghost | Naver …this nightmare-inducing, click-at-your-own-risk panel from Carnby Kim‘s Bastard… …or perhaps this unsettling baby that has been popping up all over TikTok? The Ki Sisters […]
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Admits Taking Pills To Remove “Thigh Fat” In Emotional Clip
MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa and her recent comments about dieting have become a hot topic in South Korea. Hwasa’s words about dieting and body image were part of a recently released teaser for SBS‘s upcoming documentary Bodymentary: Confessions About Fat. | @_mariahwasa/Instagram SBS’s documentary is set to delve into the complex relationships celebrities have with their bodies, […]
TWICE’s Jeongyeon Gains Attention After Finally Taking “Revenge” On Controversial MC
TWICE‘s Jeongyeon has gained attention after finally getting “Revenge” on a controversial Korean MC. TWICE’s Jeongyeon | @jy_piece/Instagram Jongyeon is continuing to make netizens smile as she’s the MC for the web variety show 감별사. The most recent guest was TV personality and former Weekly Idol host Doni. While he is very well-known, Doni is quite controversial, […]
All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm
An incident that has been labeled as “the new nth room” has recently gone viral in South Korea. According to various sources including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with a total of more than 212,000 participants have been exposed. It was revealed that in order to gain access to these rooms, one must submit […]
The K-Pop Idol Who Got Real About Sliding Into Other People’s DMs And Even Taking Nude Selfies
K-Pop idols are stereotyped as unable to have private lives, including dating. While it can be met with backlash by some “fans” when it becomes public, frankly, idols are people too, so naturally, they develop romantic relationships. So, in an interview, The Rose‘s Woosung got real about his romantic life as well as spicy topics, […]
Popular Girl Group Member Exposes Chilling Audio Of Hacker Taking Control Of Her Phone
Former Sunny Hill member Kota confessed to being a victim of phone hacking. | kotvely/X On July 21, she posted an Instagram story explaining the situation. | @kotvely/Instagram Situation: My phone is being used without my control, and files were deleted. The Bluetooth isn’t working. I’m filming with my home cam and recording with my […]
RIIZE’s Anton Updates Fans After Taking A Hard Fall On Stage
RIIZE‘s Anton recently updated fans following a fall on stage. RIIZE’s Anton | @RIIZE_Official/Instagram On June 26, RIIZE recorded for ENA K-pop Up Chart Show, a new program focused on changing the music show experience for idols and fans. The group were interviewed, and did a performance of their latest releases, much to the excitement of […]
Netizens React To HYBE For Taking Things Too Far During ADOR’s Auditing Process
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Recently, HYBE audited the head of ADOR’s style directing team for about five hours. In a phone interview with director A, they stated they were “scared because HYBE told me that […]
Why BTS Fans Are Taking Out Full-Page Newspaper Ads And Sending Flower Wreaths To HYBE
The BTS fandom wants HYBE to properly take action against “false news and rumors” concerning BTS. So, they are making their voices heard in more ways than one. Wreaths of flowers were delivered to the headquarters of HYBE, the parent company of their label, BIGHIT MUSIC, in Yongsan District, central Seoul on Thursday. It was […]
Korean Netizens Are Quick To Defend ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon And Jake For Taking A Photo With A Japanese Sex Worker
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon and Jake were recently seen attending an event for Tiffany & Co in Japan. At the event, they were photographed with a Japanese lady, whom which the public soon identified as a famous hostess and cabaret club owner. | Wikitree While some expressed their discomfort at seeing the boys with a sex worker, […]
The Top Actor Who Is A Complete Troll When Taking Pictures With His Fans
With the overwhelming popularity of his K-Dramas and movies, Hyun Bin is consistently one of the hottest topics online. In light of all the love Hyun Bin received for his character in Crash Landing on You as well as his chemistry with Son Ye Jin, who is now his wife, all sorts of related posts went […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Worries Netizens After Seeing A Video Of Her Taking A Large Number Of Vitamins
Netizens are concerned about LE SSERAFIM Chaewon‘s health after seeing how many vitamins she takes. LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon | @_chaechae_1/Instagram Recently, Chaewon and Sakura appeared on an episode of Omniscient Interfering View (also known as Point of Omniscient Interfere). LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura (left) and Chaewon (right) | @le_sserafim/Twitter During the episode, while the members were in the training […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin Is Taking On A “New Challenge” And Looking To One American Artist For Inspiration
LE SSERAFIM‘s Yunjin was able to return to New York with her fellow group members for the first time in the fall of 2023, the state where she spent much of her childhood before moving to Korea to pursue her idol career. While in New York City, Yunjin met with the American multimedia company Nylon […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Flaunts Her Sexy Figure By Taking On The “No Bra” Trend
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has flaunted her sexy figure while seemingly taking on the “No bra” trend in a special post for the end of the year. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Since debuting, Jennie has always shocked fans with her unreal looks throughout her promotions. | @jennierubyjane/Instagram | @jennierubyjane/Instagram | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Even as 2023 drew to a […]
Ahn Hyo Seop Is A True Gentleman For Taking Care Of Lee Sung Kyung At The “2023 SBS Drama Awards”
Actor Ahn Hyo Seop gained attention for his gentlemanly actions toward his Dr. Romantic 3 co-star Lee Sung Kyung at the 2023 SBS Drama Awards. Ahn Hyo Seop | @ahnhyoseop_archive/Instagram Wearing a backless cream dress with a bit of a plunging neckline, Lee Sung Kyung turned heads with her elegant yet sexy outfit. But she […]
Netizens Praise aespa’s Bodyguard For Swiftly Taking Down Strange Man Approaching The Members
A recent clip of an aespa bodyguard tackling a man to the ground is going viral on social media. aespa | @aespa_official/Instagram The incident occurred at the SBS Gayo Daejeon on December 25 at the Inspire Arena in Seoul. aespa attended the event and gave an impressive performance of their latest hit, “Drama.” However, before the main performance, […]
Lee Sun Kyun Denies Taking Hard Drugs Knowingly, Despite Inhaling Powder Through A Straw
A recent exclusive by JTBC reported an update in Lee Sun Kyun‘s drug abuse trials. In recent investigations, Lee Sun Kyun claimed that he did not know that he had taken hard drugs. While Madam Kim, a manager at the adult establishment that was involved in the case, testified that she had witnessed Lee Sun […]
Fans Allege aespa’s Stylist Was “Caught” Taking Inspiration From Their Tweets
K-Pop fans love suggesting cool outfit ideas for their idols on Twitter, and it looks like aespa‘s latest stage costumes might have been inspired by one such fan tweet. | SM Entertainment The group recently performed at the K-Link Festival, where they sang popular tracks like “Spicy,” “Drama,” and “Next Level.” This time, it wasn’t […]
Virtual K-Pop Group PLAVE Is Already Taking The Korean Music Charts By Storm
In the modern era of K-Pop, AI idols are becoming increasingly common, though the reception to them has been understandably mixed. While groups like aespa and SUPERKIND blend both real-life idols and virtual counterparts together, there are also artists such as MAVE: and Apoki where the voices behind the virtual idols are from unknown individuals. When it comes down […]
Actor Lee Jae Wook Shares Why He Considered Not Taking Up “Alchemy Of Souls” Initially
Lee Jae Wook has swept into hearts across continents with his portrayal of Jang Uk in the Korean fantasy series The Alchemy Of Souls. The drama recently concluded its second season with rave reviews, and audiences greatly appreciated the cast, especially the lead actors. But according to Lee Jae Wook himself, he initially wasn’t sure about signing […]
“Snowdrop” Writer Faces Backlash For Allegedly Taking Character Inspiration From A Falsely Tortured Korean Musician Yun Isang
K-Drama Snowdrop has only aired 2 episodes as of December 19, 2021, but the drama is already facing immense backlash. The writer in particular, Yoo Hyun Mi, is being criticized for her inept inspirations for her characters. Previously, Yoo Hyun Mi had already faced criticism for naming her female lead Young Cho. Young Cho is […]