A former Japanese idol from the 2000s recently confessed to being in deep financial trouble, shocking netizens across Japan and beyond. | Hello! Project Otani Masae, now 42 years old, was part of a popular girl group from the 2000s called Melon Kinenbi. The four-member girl group was beloved by many people in Japan—they were […]
The Top Actor Who Kept Working Construction — Even After His Breakout K-Drama
Now a top actor, Ahn Bo Hyun revealed he was working part-time in a construction even after appearing in the hit drama Descendants of the Sun. Ahn Bo Hyun guested on JTBC‘s Knowing Bros alongside Park Han Na and Lee Hak Joo, and shared his story about how during his early days, he struggled with […]
Rapper Latto Refers To K-Pop Fandoms As “Cults” After Working With BTS’s Jungkook
American rapper Latto recently spoke about her experience with K-Pop in an interview. Latto | V Magazine Before his military enlistment, BTS‘s Jungkook dove into his solo career, ultimately releasing his album Golden. The first single released from the album was “SEVEN (feat. Latto),” which attracted attention for various reasons, including the video’s leading actress, Han So […]
Alleged Victim Accuses Male K-Pop Idol For Having Sex And Working At A Host Bar
On June 27, a verified X account posted a lengthy message exposing The KingDom’s Hwon for allegedly ghosting them after having sex and claimed he worked at a host bar while being active as an idol. | @juayamm10/X “The KingDom’s Hwon. His main job is as an idol. His real name is Shim Young Jun. […]
What It’s Really Like Working With Zico, According To BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR debuted under Zico‘s label KOZ Entertainment on May 30, 2023, and the third-gen idol confirmed that he was acting as the group’s producer. In a recent video with soloist Kim Jaejoong, three BOYNEXTDOOR members broke down what it’s like to work with the Block B member and company founder. (From left:) BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan, Jaehyun, […]
Netizens Furious Over South Korean Government Legalizing 21.5 Hours Working Days
The South Korean government recently made changes to the standards of overtime work, sending even international netizens into an enraged uproar against the new policy. The opposition, the Democratic Party of Korea, has also severely criticized the government’s move, with spokesperson Park Hae Cheol issuing a written statement on January 23, KST. In brief, Park […]
Idols Are Getting The Best Of Both Worlds Working In Both Solo And Group Activities
Popular idol groups have opened the second chapter of their career by choosing the “together yet separate” strategy. SF9’s Zuho announced the news of his exclusive contract with a new agency. SF9’s agency, FNC Entertainment, said, “Zuho has decided to proceed with work related to his personal activities, such as acting, with another company.” They […]
Current Employee Of YG Entertainment Spills The Tea On The Working Environment In The Company
Following the flat debut of YG Entertainment‘s newest group, BABY MONSTER, many have been critical of the company. Much of the criticism centers around the opinion that the company is recycling a “tried-and-tested” formula of concept and song. The group’s debut song “Batter Up” rounds out the track with a dance break and choral chanting, […]
Behind The Cameras: ENHYPEN’s Jungwon And How His Personality Changes Once He’s Working
ENHYPEN‘s Jungwon sat down for an interview with Weverse Magazine where he talked about everything from the seniors he admires to his true personality. ENHYPEN’s Jungwon He opened up about being a naturally introverted guy which may not always be obvious when seeing him in videos. His Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was originally ESTJ before it […]