One of the hottest K-Dramas of 2023 was Crash Course In Romance. The show follows a star math tutor Choi Chi Yeol (played by Jung Kyung Ho), who meets shop owner Nam Haeng Seon (Jeon Do Yeon). “Crash Course In Romance” poster | tvN Amongst the cast of veteran stars, whether in leading or supporting roles, attention has […]
The Dating Show Contestant Who Ignored The Men And Went For Another Woman
Korean online streaming service Wavve aired the reality dating program Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap! based on the webtoon and Korean drama Love Alarm. “Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap!” promotional poster The reality show follows the premise of the webtoon, which is set in a world where a dating app called “Love Alarm” has been developed […]
The Idol Who Went On A Dating Show To Save His Secret, 5+ Year Relationship
It is well-known that stars will sometimes date in secret for various reasons. Many K-Pop idols have been “caught” dating by Dispatch or decided to reveal their relationship many years into it. Kim Jung Hyun (right) and Seo Ji Hye (left) However, very few, if any, others have gone on a dating program meant to […]
3 Idols Who Went Through Needless Privacy Invasion During Their Military Service
In South Korea, all men are required to enlist by age 28 (in Korean age), with few exceptions. Although not required, women can also choose to serve in the military. YouTube channel Seoulite TV made a video discussing the privacy concerns male idols might face while enlisted in the military. The YouTuber focused on three specific idols’ […]
How Actress Anna Sawai Went From Twice-Debuted Idol To History-Making Emmy Winner
The popular Hulu program “Shogun” recently swept across many categories at the 2024 Emmys. Shogun follows the story of a shipwrecked English sailor and Japanese feudal lord and is loosely based on the true story of William Adams, an Englishman who became a samurai under Japan’s first shogun. | Hulu Of the 18 awards the series won, […]
How ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki Went From Knowing 0 Korean To Near-Fluency
Since ENHYPEN‘s Ni-Ki went from barely knowing any Korean at all to holding entire conversations, he was the perfect person to share an essential tip for learning a new language. Ni-Ki During Ni-Ki’s Weverse Magazine interview, the outlet asked the idol about ENHYPEN’s promotions in Japan. Despite being Japanese, Ni-Ki admitted that he’d become so used […]
Fan Pulls Wedding Prank On ZEROBASEONE’s Hanbin…But Things Quickly Went Wrong
A fan recently pulled a prank on ZEROBASONE‘s Sung Hanbin, but things didn’t go as planned. Sung Hanbin (ZEROBASEONE) | @sbsmtvtheshow/Twitter During a fansign, a fan gave him a wedding invitation. [Video could not be displayed] There was one issue: The wedding invitation was fake! [Video could not be displayed] The goal was to harmlessly […]
53-Year-Old Actor Tries To Flirt… And Then It Went Wrong Very Quickly
In the latest episode of The MMTG Show, actors Hwang Jung Min and Jung Hae In sat down with host JaeJae to promote their upcoming K-Movie, I, the Executioner (also known as Veteran 2). Actors Jung Hae In (left) and Hwang Jung Min (right) for “I, the Executioner” | CJ ENM While talking about Jung Hae In’s viral “flirty” moment […]
“Running Man” Went From Kicking Out Members, To Cancelling The Show, To Going Back To Normal — All In A Week
Running Man had once announced that it would shut down permanently in February 2017. SBS made the initial decision after Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo were removed from the show without notice, and a massive amount of viewers expressed their anger with the controversial decision. After it was revealed that Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji […]
The International Soccer Superstar Who Went Viral For Partying It Up In A Korean Club
Al Hilal SFC‘s superstar Neymar made headlines for reportedly spending a whopping ₩12.0 million KRW (about $ 8,670 USD) at a Korean nightclub. Neymar at a Korean club | Money Today Your browser does not support video. According to an exclusive report by media outlet Money Today, the soccer star arrived at the club at […]
9 K-Pop Idols That Went Through The Most Disbandments
Going through the disbandment of one K-Pop group is undoubtedly hard for an idol; going through more than one just seems cruel. There aren’t a ton of idols that have had multiple groups they’ve been involved in disband, but there are some that have been through three or even more. A lot of them are […]
The Korean Dating Show Contestant Who Went Viral For Looking Like BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
A contestant on a Korean dating show went viral for how similar she looks to BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo! Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram The contestant who is said to look like Jisoo, participated in a Korean dating variety show titled I Am Solo. I Am Solo is a show that brings together 6 single men and women, with the […]
Model In BLACKPINK Jennie’s Met Gala Interview Went Viral And Lost His Job For It
A man who went viral for merely appearing in the backdrop of BLACKPINK Jennie‘s Met Gala interview has met with an unexpected fate, all because of his enviable visuals. Jennie In 2023, Jennie turned heads on the Met Gala carpet in a Chanel minidress, a reinterpretation of look 164 from Carl Lagerfeld’s autumn/winter 1990 ready-to-wear collection. | @jennierubyjane/Instagram […]
Zico Went To Great Lengths Just To Get BLACKPINK’s Jennie To Sing On “SPOT”
Zico and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie collaborated for the first time with the song “SPOT.” Released on April 26, it quickly shot to the top of the charts. In an interview on KStarNextDoor4, Zico revealed how he was able to get Jennie to feature on the hit song. He first explained that it is always up to […]
7 Things IVE’s Wonyoung Did This Year Alone That Randomly Went Viral
Anything that IVE‘s Wonyoung does becomes a hot topic! In the past year alone, there are several things she did without thinking that ended up being the talk of the town. Check them out below! 1. When she wore a mask at the airport First up, Wonyoung made fans all over the world laugh when […]
5+ Celebrity Couples Who Broke Up Shortly After Their Relationship Went Public
While dating is a normal part of growing up, it is seen as quite taboo in Korea when it comes to celebrities. Despite the original stigma, many actors and idols are getting into relationships that become public, either through Korean media outlets or their own announcements. Sadly, most of them don’t last for many reasons, […]
Meet The Thai Beauty Queen Who Went From “Nerd” To Bikini Model Overnight
Chalita Suansane is the winner of Miss Universe Thailand 2016, a beauty contest that gathers the most stunning ladies in the entire country. She gained attention worldwide for her jaw-dropping transformation over a short period of time. In just six months, she went from a “nerdy” school girl to a beauty queen who won the […]
The Actress Who Went From School Bullying Victim To K-Drama Star
A seasoned Korean actress is living a charmed life these days, but it wasn’t always that way. Park Ha Sun | @mintsungrace/Instagram Actress Park Ha Sun, who was once a victim of school bullying, received praise from fans for sharing her high school photos on Instagram. The actress captioned this photo, “Even before opening my […]
BTS’s V Went Straight To The “Real” Company CEO With His Special Request
BIGHIT MUSIC had announced back in December 2021 that BTS would finally be going on a vacation. From left: Jimin, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, J-Hope, RM, and V of BTS. | BIGHIT MUSIC It was their second official vacation ever. It was much deserved, too, after a full year of promotions. Some members took advantage of […]
K-Pop Idols Who Went From Serving On Stage To Serving Prison Sentences
K-Pop idols sometimes end up on a completely different path than they started. Usually, this is a career change, meaning they focus on acting or other entertainment. However, sometimes, idols turn to crime and, as the saying goes, end up doing the time. Here are six idols who went from serving on stage to serving […]
One ARMY Went Real Creative Trying To Grab Jungkook’s Attention During A Concert
BTS has been shooting down marriage proposals for ages, but ARMY isn’t giving up! Jungkook At BTS’s PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA concerts, fans are going the extra mile to flaunt their style and stand out from the crowd. Some ARMYs have dressed up as BTS characters… Taechwita#BTSARMY #PTD_ON_STAGE @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/LeSi56Eivs — Dee♡ ⁷? (SLOW) (@ChiGal4Bangtan) November 28, […]
8 Male Idols Who Went Viral For Their Body Proportions
These handsome male idols have all gained attention for their perfect body proportions. Their endless legs, wide shoulders, and overall good physiques all have earned them praise throughout the years. Check them out below! 1. Jin (BTS) Known for his wide and manly shoulders as well as his tall height, Jin is the total package! […]
The Japanese Influencer Who Went Viral For Being BTS Jungkook’s Lookalike
BTS‘s lovable maknae Jungkook is known for his incredible vocal and dance talents and his handsome visuals. BTS’s Jungkook | Mnet Jungkook has had quite a few lookalikes in recent years, from fellow idols to the wife of actor Shim Hyung Tak to people online who have gained a following after netizens noted their uncanny resemblance. […]
The Extreme Lengths Actress Lee Sung Kyung Went To For “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”
With almost a decade-long acting career, Lee Sung Kyung is one of the most beloved faces in the Korean entertainment industry today. And there is no denying that one of her breakthrough roles that truly catapulted her to prominence was in the 2016 K-Drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. Lee Sung Kyung | @heybiblee /Instagram […]
The aespa Winter Photocard That Went Unexpectedly Viral Among International Fans
Photocards have become an increasingly staple part of the K-Pop industry, with some of the rarest and most desirable cards selling for ridiculously high prices. A lot of albums these days come with dozens or even hundreds of different possible photocards, though, and a lot of them look fairly similar with each idol needing to […]