Eyebrows can truly make or break a whole look. While straight eyebrows have been a staple of Korean makeup, in recent years, makeup artists have branched out to experiment with other shapes tailored to one’s face shape. Through aespa‘s NingNing, people learned about the importance of eyebrow color. She went from having harsh brows… …to […]
Using Eco Bags And Walking Home From Work — Top K-Drama Actress Shares Her Baffling Lifestyle
After the record-breaking success of her last K-Drama Queen of Tears, Kim Ji Won has reached her new career peak in terms of popularity. Though the actress embodied the character of a rich heiress on the show as if it was her alter ego, Kim Ji Won’s real lifestyle is shockingly opposite. Kim Ji Won […]
Middle School Students Caught Creating And Circulating Explicit Photos Of Female Students Using Deepfake
According to the latest reports, the Korean police are investigating a digital sex crime involving the use of AI (artificial intelligence) and Deepfake technology. The crime happened at a middle school in Busan. Image used for illustrative purposes On August 21, the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education reported that a complaint was filed with […]
Popular Idol Group Goes Viral For Using Fan Messaging App Like A Group Chat
Recently, fan community app messages of a particular idol group gained much attention online. | @plave_official/X Virtual idol group PLAVE is known among fans for using the Bubble app frequently, leaving many heartwarming and sweet messages to fans. Here are just some of the messages that fans have received from them! From long letter-like messages […]
aespa’s Ningning Gains Attention For Accidentally Using A 19+ Filter On Instagram
aespa‘s Ningning went on Instagram live for a few minutes on August 19, 2024. Her broadcast was unexpectedly cut short when she accidentally used a 19+ filter on Instagram. She tried on a variety of filters. | @ningnyangi/X As she was sifting through the available filters, Ningning accidentally used the following. | theqoo It was […]
NewJeans’ Hanni Responds To SEVENTEEN Woozi’s “How Sweet” Cover And Him Using Her Signature Catchphrase
SEVENTEEN‘s Woozi recently danced to NewJeans‘ “How Sweet” during 2024’s CARATLAND. 240727 seventeen tiktok update #우지 woozi dancing how sweet by newjeans! pic.twitter.com/SNNG4aXnYo — 🌌 (@woozimedia) July 27, 2024 He pulled off the dance perfectly, gaining the nickname of “NewJeans’ Hoonni,” a wordplay on his real name Ji Hoon, with Hanni‘s name. Woozi also seemed […]
SM Entertainment Caught Secretly Using Online Forums To Manipulate Netizens Against HYBE
SM Entertainment covertly hired a public relations firm to manipulate public opinion on online communities and forums during its management dispute with HYBE early last year, according to newly revealed information from TenAsia. This marks the first instance of an entertainment company being found to have orchestrated and paid for public opinion manipulation against a […]
HYBE Allegedly Disses NewJeans And Popular YouTuber Using Their Latest “Girl Group” SYNDI8
HYBE‘s newest girl group has already been hit up with plagiarism allegations. SYNDI8 | HYBE On June 28, a post titled “HYBE’s Virtual CANARY Is Going On 500k Subscribed YourTuber Chol Ssak Man” went viral. In the post, the author uploaded a tweet from SYNDI8’s official account, which revealed that the virtual group would be […]
New Sajaegi Method? — An In-Depth Look Into ADOR Min Hee Jin’s Allegations Of HYBE Using Sajaegi For All Their Groups
During the first day of court between HYBE and ADOR‘s Min Hee Jin, Min dropped shocking news that her internal complaint letter to HYBE had included sajaegi allegations. Min Hee Jin claims that she had refused HYBE’s suggestion to bulk buy NewJeans’ albums, sparking conflict between them. Sajaegi is a term referring to bulk streams […]
HYBE Addresses Accusations Of Using BTS’s RM Against NewJeans
HYBE has recently clarified concerns regarding the simultaneous release dates of albums from two artists under its umbrella. RM, the leader of BTS (managed by BIGHIT MUSIC), and NewJeans (under ADOR) found their new music releases coinciding on May 24. This clash led to rumors of HYBE using RM’s album against NewJeans amid the ongoing feud […]
BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon Goes Viral For “M Countdown” Performance Using Handheld Mic
On April 25, rookie K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER performed the band version of their latest song, “SHEESH”, on M Countdown. As the first of the group’s releases that Ahyeon has participated in, the highly-hyped member has been drawing a lot of attention from netizens to see just why she got so much praise from YG Entertainment before her […]
“Black Propaganda” — Min Hee Jin Claims That HYBE Is “Trying To Destroy Her” Using Media Play
On April 26, 2024, ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin recently gave an interview as a follow-up to her press conference the day before. In the interview, she delves deeper into why she believes HYBE is hosting a media play war against her. Min Hee Jin claims that HYBE is trying to set up a ”black […]
Min Hee Jin Allegedly Planned On Using NewJeans In HYBE Betrayal
Min Hee Jin reportedly planned on using NewJeans to make HYBE relinquish equity in the company. Min Hee Jin | Pinterest On April 22, news broke out that Ador CEO Min Hee Jin had been asked to step down. The CEO’s fallout with HYBE reportedly stems from a power struggle, as reports claimed that HYBE […]
2nd Generation Idol Faces Backlash For Using Lee Sun Kyun’s Name In An Unrelated Statement
Junyoung, a member of the second-generation boy group ZE: A, is facing heat for using the later actor Lee Sun Kyun’s name in an Instagram story. Junyoung | @zeafter/Instagram On April 8, KST, Junyoung took to his social media to post a notice announcing his intention to take legal action against individuals disseminating false news […]
Actor Son Suk Ku Reveals The Unexpected Reason He Really Showed His “Naked Butt” Instead Of Using A Stunt Double
Actor Son Suk Ku might be incredibly handsome and talented, but he has gained attention after revealing the unexpected reason he chose to share his “naked butt” in a scene rather than using a stunt double. Son Suk Ku Recently, Son Suk Su appeared on a variety show. [Video could not be displayed] During the […]
“A Killer Paradox” Director Admits To Using Deepfake Technology To Create Son Suk Ku’s Viral Lookalikes
Netflix’s K-Drama, A Killer Paradox, adapted from the Kkomabi’s Webtoon of the same name, garnered attention for the uncanny resemblance of one of its lead actors and his child counterparts. When one accidental killing leads to another, an average college student finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective who will stop […]
Netizens Defend Red Velvet Joy’s Recent Visuals Using “Backhanded” Comments
As of late, Red Velvet Joy‘s appearance has been a topic of discussion online. Red Velvet’s Joy The idol, who has always been gorgeous, spoke about her weight at an event following criticism. Most recently, however, the focus has been placed on Joy’s facial appearance, particularly her eyelids. Fans Enraged After Red Velvet’s Joy Mentions […]
MBC Under Fire For Using A 14-Year-Old “Fantasy Boys” Contestant To “Queerbait” Viewers
MBC has come under fire after a recent video gained criticism for using a minor contestant on their show Fantasy Boys to “queerbait” viewers. Three of the contestants from “Fantasy Boys” | MBC Like its predecessor, My Teenage Girl, the goal is to create a global K-pop boy group composed of trainees from all around the world. Since […]
Mnet Comes Under Fire For Using Cultural Appropriation As A “Prank” On The “Boys Planet” Contestants
Mnet is in the midst of airing its newest reality show, Boys Planet, where trainees from different countries compete for a chance to debut in a new group. While the company has come under fire for evil editing during the shows, the recent episode came for cultural appropriation. The “Boys Planet” poster | Mnet During the […]
MBC K-Drama “Tomorrow” Under Fire After Allegedly Using The BTS Members In Disrespectful Way
With the rising popularity of BTS, there has been an increase in the number of times the group or members have been mentioned in K-Dramas, movies, and television series across the world. Netizens have loved seeing the members mentioned in different ways and have often shared their love for the shows and the respect they’ve […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha Leaves Everyone Shook After Cleverly Using Her Ballerina Skills To Set New Flexibility Record On “Weekly Idol”
LE SSERAFIM‘s Kazuha took up the limbo challenge on Weekly Idol to prove her flexibility, and left everyone totally shook after setting a new record by cleverly using her skills as a former ballerina. | @weeklyidol_/Twitter The previous record was set by NMIXX‘s Jiwoo, who managed to pass the limbo test at an astonishingly short […]