A solo traveler’s encounter with actor Park Bo Gum has garnered much attention online. In the post, she reveals she met Park while on a solo trip to the states. | @gummyblue_/X I was more nervous about this than going through immigration. I asked if we could take a picture if it weren’t too much […]
Better Than “Physical 100”? The Latest Korean Reality Show On Netflix That Everyone Is Talking About
Netflix‘s latest reality show Culinary Class Wars has sparked renewed excitement in Korea’s restaurant scene, quickly becoming a sensation. The show pits renowned chefs, called “white spoons,” against up-and-coming underdogs, known as “black spoons,” creating a thrilling competition that has drawn massive attention. | Netflix One prime example is Chef Choi Kang Rok, whose restaurant, […]
Actor Kim Soo Hyun’s Best Friend Is 16 Years Older Than Him
Though many celebrities tend to be close with their agency’s CEO, they aren’t necessarily best friends. However, it was revealed that actors Kim Soo Hyun and his former CEO share a rare friendship despite their large age gap. Kim Soo Hyun | Hancinema During an episode of tvN’s Name List 2015, a rather surprising report about actor […]
BTS Jungkook House’s Value Jumps By Two Million USD In Less Than Four Years
It was recently revealed by Herald Corp that BTS Jungkook‘s house has increased in value to about ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $ 7.52 million USD) in less than four years. He previously purchased a house located in Itaewon, Seoul, in December 2020. Back then, it was worth ₩7.63 billion KRW (about $ 5.74 million USD). […]
The Real Amount Idols Get Paid For Writing Lyrics Is Way Less Than Expected, According To TWICE’s Jeongyeon
One source of pride for many idol fans—and the idols themselves—is their participation in the music they release. Many groups’ songs are usually written by an outside person and given to them to perform, but this is not always the case, especially for more established idols. A tracklist for Lee Hi’s Seoulite album. | YG […]
NCT Doyoung’s Vocals Go So Hard It’s Better Than Autotune
On September 5, NCT 127 dropped the behind-the-scenes recording video for their title track, “Walk.” This video, filmed earlier this year, revealed the member’s initial reaction to the title track and even included Taeyong’s portion of the recording session. NCT 127 ‘삐그덕 (Walk)’ Recording Behind the Scenes #태용 pic.twitter.com/En1JYRjLJR — 태용.zip (@tyzip_) September 5, 2024 […]
Nothing More Relatable Than NCT’s Doyoung Being Bias-Wrecked By His Group Members
On August 3 and 4, NCT 127 held their 8th debut anniversary fan meeting at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul. During the show, they played various games, communicated with fans on various topics, and performed several popular songs. | @Kpop_Herald/X During the talking session, one of the questions was, “Which member would you choose […]
Better Than Season 2? — Netizens Are Divided Over “Sweet Home” Season 3
On July 19, the Netflix K-Drama Sweet Home released its third season, concluding its four-year journey. The last eight episodes of the dystopian horror show wrapped up the story with a glint of hope, with all characters standing at the crossroads of a new world. Slowly, audience reviews have started pouring in, and it looks […]
Stray Kids’ Felix Believes That He Is Prettier Than His Sisters
Stray Kids‘ Felix recently guested on Episode 19 of Hong Seok Cheon‘s Jewel Box Season 2. During the episode, Hong Seok Cheon told Felix, “When I look at you up close, you’re prettier than a woman,” much to Felix’s surprise. I don’t think I’ve heard much about that. — Felix [Video could not be displayed] […]
SEVENTEEN Mingyu Goes Viral For Giving His Parents “More Money Than What YG Entertainment Made”
SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu may be the best child ever. It was revealed recently that he gave his parents a huge cash gift. Even the other members were shocked to find out the amount. On the most recent Parents’ Day, Mingyu gave his parents a whopping ₩500 million KRW (about $ 362,000 USD). That’s over a third […]
Goo Hara’s Role In Exposing “Burning Sun” Criminals Was Bigger Than Initially Thought Amid Personal Struggles
On May 19, the BBC World Service’s investigative team, BBC Eye, released a powerful new documentary titled Burning Sun, revealing how two female Korean journalists exposed sex scandals involving prominent K-Pop stars. The documentary revealed never-before-seen details of the crimes, including direct videos of those involved in the scandal. Shocking New Footage Of Seungri In “Burning Sun” Documentary […]
“Sold More Than NewJeans” — Netizens Roast ILLIT In The Midst Of HYBE’s Chart Manipulation Allegations
It was recently reported that ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had made an explosive claim against HYBE. She had alleged that HYBE had proposed she use bulk buying to raise NewJeans‘ chart numbers. Upon refusal, it created a conflict between her and HYBE. The method that she talked about was called “advance buying,” where HYBE […]
BTS’s RM References ARMYs’ “Inside Joke” In New MV, But It’s Deeper Than That
BTS‘s RM is soon releasing his new solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, on May 24. Ahead of its release, he released “Come back to me” as a single, along with a cinematic music video. The music video shows RM running through what feels like a maze. He travels from room to room, finding himself […]
GOT7’s BamBam Treats Red Velvet’s Seulgi Better Than SM Entertainment, According To Fans
GOT7‘s BamBam has been on his 2023-2024 BamBam THE 1ST WORLD TOUR ENCORE [AREA 52]. His most recent show was held in his hometown, Bangkok, Thailand, on May 4. D-DAYวันนี้ที่รอคอย! ? ขอบคุณอากาเซ่ทุกคน SOLD OUT! 2023-2024 BamBam THE 1ST WORLD TOUR ENCORE [AREA 52] in BANGKOK presented by Xiaomi ? iMe จัดเต็ม ไม่มีกั๊ก เตรียมพบเซอร์ไพรส์สุดยิ่งใหญ่ สำหรับคอนเสิร์ตนี้จะเป็นโปรดักชั่นที่ใหญ่ที่สุดของราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน… pic.twitter.com/x9zrpsVOl2 […]
Why Korean Zombies Are So Different Than Western Zombies
K-Dramas featuring zombies are some of the most popular shows out there; from All of Us Are Dead to Sweet Home to Happiness, they never fail to disappoint. “All of Us Are Dead” poster | Netflix On Jaejae‘s MMTG show, she welcomed Shin Ji Hae, a celebrated special effects makeup artist who worked on All […]
Twice As Many HYBE Labels Subsidiaries Lost Money Than Gained In 2023, According To Report
Recently, the total sales and net profits for each of HYBE Labels‘ subsidiaries was shared online, and the results have many fans surprised. While the companies under HYBE that manage K-Pop artists are the most well-known — such as BIGHIT MUSIC, Pledis Entertainment, ADOR, and SOURCE MUSIC — they actually have many other subsidiaries that focus on other areas such […]
Top Actor’s Drama Character Becomes More Famous Than Him
It looks like actor Byeon Woo Seok has lost in the popularity game with his character, Ryu Sunjae! In the popular tvN series Lovely Runner, Byeon Woo Seok plays an idol in the group Eclipse. He plays both an 18-year-old student and a 34-year-old celebrity, capturing the hearts of fans everywhere. | tvN With this […]
Aespa Karina’s Fan Pop-Up Event Draws Attention For Looking “Better Than” SM Entertainment’s Official One
For aespa Karina‘s birthday on April 11, a well-known fansite known as Just prepared an elaborate and aesthetic pop-up event that has been going somewhat viral on social media! The event had been advertised for the last couple of weeks, teasing what appeared to be a fun, alien-themed pop-up show complete with plenty of cute goodies featuring […]
Actor Jung Hae In’s Brother May Just Be More Handsome Than He Is
Jung Hae In posted a picture of himself and his younger brother and it made headlines due to their insane family genes. Actor Jung Hae In. Actor Jung Hae In uploaded a very cute post of himself and his younger brother, Jung Hae Jun onto his Instagram page. With a simple caption “brother,” the actor shared a smiling picture of […]
BTS’s V With No Shirt Is Infinitely Hotter Than V With A Shirt
In the Story Untold episode of BTS‘s Bon Voyage 4 series, V went extra-sexy by taking his shirt off in the hot tub — and some eagle-eyed ARMYs spotted a glimpse of this shirtless glory. V initially came to sizzle with Jimin and J-Hope in the hot tub, dressed in his lounging sweatpants and white shirt. Your […]
“Single’s Inferno 3” Fans Are Falling For Park Min Kyu More Than Ever As He Flexes His English Skills
Single’s Inferno 3 contestant Park Min Kyu continues to make viewers fall for him. Park Min Kyu | Netflix Since the start, Park Min Kyu has been a fan-favorite. He was notably among the most handsome contestants with his tall height and muscular physique. Then he introduced himself, revealing he was not just a police […]
Former SM Entertainment Artist Earns More At His New Job Than His 25 Years Of Music Career
A former SM Entertainment artist recently revealed that his earnings as a popular musician could not match up to the money he now makes after a drastic career shift. Brian Joo | NewDaily The singer in question is Brian from the popular duo Fly To The Sky. He and the other member, Hwanhee, debuted as K-Pop idols […]
Why Jessica Jung Had An “Easier” Trainee Life Than Most K-Pop Idols
K-Pop idols have often discussed the hardships they’ve faced during their trainee years, with many describing them as some of the most challenging years of their lives. From watching friends get cut before their debut to sleeping only 2-3 hours between training and school, to restrictive diets and harsh sets of rules to follow, all […]
BLACKPINK Rosé’s Favored Ice Cream Flavor Might Be More “Controversial” Than Mint Chocolate
Ahead of the exciting news that all four BLACKPINK members renewed their exclusive with YG Entertainment for group activities, BLACKPINK’s Rosé greeted BLINKs on the artist-to-fan communication platform, Weverse. BLACKPINK’s Rosé | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram While the BLACKPINK members typically interact with subscribed members on Weverse, Rosé answered questions and interacted with BLINKs on the main BLACKPINK Weverse page and […]
Famous Actor Accidentally Greeted An Old Man…Who Is 2 Years Younger Than Him
Everyone ages differently, but for some people, the clock just seems to stop! Take Ray Lui, for example. This 66-year-old actor could easily pass for a man in his forties, thanks to his handsome visuals and fit physique. Ray Lui |吕良伟Ray/Weibo The disparity between Ray Lui’s appearance and his actual age resulted in a funny (but totally […]