Two K-Pop groups’ fandoms have called out Mnet over the alleged “rigging” of awards during the 2024 MAMA Awards‘ day two. Both groups were nominated in the Fans’ Choice categories, previously known as Worldwide Fans’ Choice. This category was announced to be entirely decided by fans’ votes, with voting on the Mnet Plus App taking […]
7 Unhinged Rumors That Would Shatter The K-Pop World If They Were Proven True
While there are no shortage of rumors in the K-Pop world, these 7 rumors might turn the entire industry upside down if they were proven true. 1. TWICE’s Momo is a high-ranking member of the yakuza. Momo slays every performance, but is she also executing rival gang members in her spare time? Rumor has it […]
Netizens Refute Claims That NewJeans’ Debut Songs Were Created By Source Music
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. The legal battle between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has resumed with renewed fervor in light of new exposés and cross-accusations from both sides. Min Hee Jin | Korea JoongAng Daily Dispatch […]
Never-Before-Seen Photos Of NewJeans During Debut Era Show How Young They Really Were
New debut-era photos of NewJeans just dropped and netizens are in awe of how much they have changed! NewJeans | @NewJeans_ADOR/Twitter Current day NewJeans showcases a more polished and mature idol-like image, regardless of which concept they try. | @newjeans_official/Instagram | @NewJeans_ADOR/Twitter | @newjeans_official/Instagram However, the newly-surfaced photos of NewJeans from debut era remind us […]
This K-Drama Father-Son Duo Were Villains In Another “Life”
With tvN‘s Lovely Runner becoming the talk of the town, it looks like actor Byeon Woo Seok has found his career-defining role with his character Ryu Sunjae. In the drama, he showcases great chemistry with not only the female lead Im Sol, played by Kim Hye Yoon, but also with the Eclipse members and his […]
Netizens Think LE SSERAFIM Were “Done Dirty” With Their Makeup In Latest Photoshoot
LE SSERAFIM are the “queens” of concepts and can suit every style and look given to them, but netizens think they were done dirty by the makeup artist in a recent photoshoot. The members of LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Twitter On May 15, the publication WWW (WhoWhatWear) released a photoshoot with the members. In the group photo, all […]
BABYMONSTER’s Members Reveal How Long They Were Trainees
Though their original debut might have been a met with lukewarm responses back in November 2023 with the digital single “Batter Up”, BABYMONSTER has been getting more positive responses after their seven-member comeback with Ahyeon. The album BABYMONS7ER and accompanying title track “SHEESH” have been performing well for the rookie group, and their live performances have left netizens’ […]
ATEEZ Crowd At 2024 Coachella Was So Loud That They Were Heard From Other Stages
ATEEZ made history at 2024 Coachella over the weekend as the first-ever K-Pop boy group to perform at the famous music festival, and they exceeded expectations by delivering a phenomenal performance. .@ATEEZofficial hit ’em like Rocky Tune in to the 2024 Livestream all weekend at https://t.co/j5uIbSOgaa pic.twitter.com/j7gY0zL7Mo — Coachella (@coachella) April 13, 2024 Although ATEEZ […]
Korean Ahjussi Goes Viral For Serving A Hot Snack, And We’re Not Talking About Tteokbokki
A Korean ahjussi is going viral for serving more than just tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). Healingboy is known for sharing Korean food reels on Instagram. One has garnered 5.2M views at the time of writing. The video featured a handsome ahjussi preparing tteokbokki, served with eggs and gimmari. The caption read, “Is your mouth watering? […]
Two “Big Four” K-Pop Girl Group Solo Debuts That Fans Think Were The Most Underwhelming
When a K-Pop idol that’s in a group decides to make the jump into debuting as a solo artist, there’s always some level of risk and uncertainty over how successful they’ll be. Sometimes, no matter how talented an idol is, they still have to be one of the more popular members of their group to […]
9 K-Drama Couples Who Were Totally Embarassed After Filming Their Kiss Scenes
The peak of heart-fluttering moments in Korean dramas is definitely the kissing scene. Your browser does not support video. While it may look perfect on television, the actors themselves often react shyly, sometimes even needing multiple retakes to get it right. As such, here are some examples of actors getting totally embarrassed from their kiss […]
The Latest K-Pop Music Videos That Were Banned In South Korea
While music videos are an essential part of any K-Pop release, thanks to the strict broadcasting standards of Korean television, every year, multiple music videos get banned from broadcast due to non-compliance issues. Here are some of the latest notable releases that got banned by the national broadcaster, KBS: “Like Crazy” by Jimin (BTS) Jimin […]
The Japanese Athletes Who Were Put On A Special Flight Because Of “Unusual” Safety Concerns
Several athletes from Japan were given special attention due to their weight. Last October, a group of 27 sumo wrestlers were planning to travel from Tokyo and Osaka to Amami Ōshima to attend the Special National Sports Festival. Getting there would require either a 25 hour drive or a two hour plane ride. Though athletes […]
Super Junior Were Such Big Troublemakers, SM Entertainment Created 3 Rules Because Of Them
Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk and Ryeowook joined Girls’ Generation‘s Sunny on the first episode of Legendary Trainee. As the three talked about their time training under SM Entertainment, Eunhyuk revealed that these three major trainee rules were actually created because of the Super Junior members’ antics at the time. As with most K-Pop companies, trainees under […]
Both Gong Yoo And Gong Hyo Jin Were Pissed Off After Hearing A Fellow Actors’ Marriage Announcement
Actress Gong Hyo Jin gave her close friend, Lee Chun Hee a piece of her mind on an episode of Harmless From Today. Actress Gong Hyo Jin for “Harmless From Today” | KBS2 The actress invited one of her close celebrity friends onto the show, actor Lee Chun Hee. During their time together on the show, the […]
10 Groups That Were Sabotaged By Their Own Companies
These ten K-Pop groups had the potential to be huge but were severely mismanaged by their companies. 1. After School Pledis Entertainment is famous for not knowing how to treat girl groups, and After School is a perfect example. Their last Korean comeback was in 2013 with “First Love,” and the group was then shipped […]
K-Pop Fans Discuss 10 “Flop” Eras That Were Actually Ahead Of Their Time
Sometimes, even popular K-Pop artists release songs that end up not being well-received by fans, and oftentimes these songs are just sort of forgotten and not talked about much. However, these “flops” can sometimes just be ahead of their time, and old songs that weren’t well-received at the time they came out might be more […]
Former Idol Says Young Trainees Were Given A “Diet Award” By Their Company
It is common knowledge that K-Pop idols are often expected to achieve hard-to-reach beauty standards. This includes maintaining a low body weight and appearing as skinny as possible. Former member of MOMOLAND Daisy recently talked about her experience with this diet culture as a trainee. Daisy | @daisiesforyu/Instagram In a TikTok shared on her account, […]
Wardrobe Malfunctions Were No Big Deal For These 14 Idols
When a K-Pop performance doesn’t go as smoothly as planned, things can get dangerous — or at least, revealing! Only true professionals can respond to unforeseen circumstances like these idols did below. Check out 14 times they handled the stage mishaps like masters! 1. Minhyuk (MONSTA X) During a move where he removes his jacket, […]
5+ Times NCT Were Just “Saying Anything” In Their Songs
K-Pop has a knack for catchy tunes that stick in your head, but sometimes the lyrics? Well, they’re a whole different story. NCT 127 | Puma With their various units, NCT have been repeat “offenders” in this regard — often delivering lines that are as confusing as they are catchy. nct lyrics when you translate […]
The “Death’s Game” Scenes That Were So Scary Seo In Guk Had A Panic Attack
The webtoon adaption Death’s Game has such a star-studded cast that K-Drama viewers were excited to watch the newly-released series. Ironically, viewers weren’t the only ones on the edge of their seats. Lead actor Seo In Guk revealed which scenes caused him to have a panic attack while filming. Seo In Guk As a guest […]
2 Rules That OG K-Pop Idols Were Punished For Breaking—But All Idols Do Now
Despite being a second-generation idol, even Kim Jaejoong gets criticized by the generation of idols before him. He revealed the two major rules they were jealous that new idols didn’t have to follow. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram During an episode of his web series Jaefriends, Jaejoong revealed that first-generation idols often tell him “how easy” […]
14 K-Drama Actors Who Were Exempted From Military Service
Due to unfortunate accidents or failing to meet requirements, some Korean actors aren’t required to complete the country’s mandatory military service. Here are fourteen actors who were the exception and why they were barred from serving. 1. Kim Woo Bin Black Knight actor Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017 and completed […]
Korea’s Most Infamous Serial Killers, And How They Were Caught
From the sheer amount of true crime content on the web, it is easy to see that there is a fascination with criminals. Just as there are many serial killers in the West, many of Korea’s most infamous killers have left netizens in shock of their crimes. Here are some of Korea’s most infamous serial […]
The TXT Members Were “So Different,” Their Company Had A Strategy To Strengthen Their Teamwork
Top fourth-generation K-Pop boy group TXT is back with their third studio album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, and to celebrate their comeback, the members sat down with Weverse Magazine for individual interviews. Following leader Soobin, maknae Hueningkai‘s interview was released. In it, the TXT member discusses what he’s been focused on recently, his experience dancing with the […]