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 […]
SEVENTEEN Fans Blast Ticketmaster For Errors Leading To 2024 World Tour Ticket Chaos
Previously, SEVENTEEN announced their highly anticipated October comeback and SEVENTEEN 2024 [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN U.S. Hello.This is PLEDIS Entertainment. We are pleased to inform you that SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN U.S. will be held this coming October and November. [Ticket Open Schedule] – CARAT MEMBERSHIP PRESALE Registration Period:From 12 AM, Wednesday, […]
SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan And Jun To Miss Various Group Activities And World Tour
On August 12, PLEDIS Entertainment released an official announcement regarding SEVENTEEN Jeonghan and Jun‘s activities in the second half of 2024. SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan | @jeonghaniyoo_n/Instagram For Jeonghan, he will be fulfilling his military obligation starting in the second half of the year. JEONGHAN is due to fulfill his military obligation in the second half of […]
SEVENTEEN Fans Outraged By “Rushed” World Tour
Previously, SEVENTEEN announced a comeback for October and plans for a world tour. Hello.This is PLEDIS Entertainment. Thank you, CARATs, for your continued love for SEVENTEEN. We would like to provide you with some information on SEVENTEEN’s activities in the second half of 2024. SEVENTEEN has successfully completed their activities and a stadium tour with […]
ATEEZ Fans Upset As World Tour Pop-Up Merch Sells Out Despite Restock Promise
ATEEZ are currently on their 2024 ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] IN NORTH AMERICA. Previously, it was announced that tour merchandise would be sold beyond concert venues. Some items are sold via Amazon, and all the tour merchandise would be sold at pop-ups at various locations, including hello82. [📢] ATEEZ […]
South Korea Narrowly Escapes Another Crowd Crush Horror At “Boiler Room World Tour”
The Seoul leg of the “Boiler Room World Tour,” scheduled for July 27, 2024 (KST), from 9 PM to 4 AM, was called off after major concerns for attendee safety were raised. | Boiler Room The “2024 Boiler Room: Seoul” concert drew a huge crowd, thanks to the inclusion of globally renowned Korean DJ Peggy […]
Korean Man Recognized As The Person With The Highest IQ In The World
The world’s smartest person is now a South Korean citizen! Kim Young Hoon | Namu Wiki According to recent reports, Kim Young Hoon has been recognized as the person with the highest IQ in human history. The World Mind Sports Council announced this news on July 18, KST. The World Mind Sports Council hereby recognizes YoungHoon Kim […]
Aespa’s Karina May Just Be The Best Player In Korea…No, The World, In One Game
Aespa‘s Karina astounded fans when she reached the highest level possible in the mobile game Gardenscapes at the time. | @aespa_official/Instagram Gardenscapes is a mobile game in which the player is able to build, decorate, or restore their dream garden. The player must pass levels and earn ‘stars’ in order to complete their tasks. Karina took […]
Stray Kids’ Reactions To Their World Tour Plans Being Spoiled Gain Attention
Following their massive Manic world tour in 2023, fans of Stray Kids have eagerly awaited for the group to announce their official plans for 2024. Stray Kids | JYP Entertainment STAYs just got their confirmation that the tour is coming from the most unexpected source! On May 6, Stray Kids made history as the first entire […]
Father’s Disturbing Secret Exposed To The World After 23 Years
An anonymous tip-off has exposed a 23-year-old secret and the not-so-ordinary family man behind it. Li, second from left, photographed with police after his arrest. | The Paper In China, a task force went on the hunt for a man, surnamed Li, after a tip-off informed him that he was not the person he had […]
Dahn World Releases Official Statement About Accusations Of Being Linked To HYBE As A Cult
Previously, HYBE was accused of affliation to a cult, Dahn World. Fan-fuelled theories spread rapidly, causing the public to crack down on HYBE. Netizens accused HYBE of planting cult-related motifs in songs and music videos of their artists. You can read more about the accusations below. HYBE Accused of Cult Association: Fan-Found “Evidences” Fuel Conspiracies […]
“People In The World Are Very Aggressive To Us” — IVE’s Wonyoung Talks About Hyperscrutiny Of Female Idols
Wonyoung recently talked about an upcoming song that we can look forward to from IVE‘s 2nd EP Switch. | @for_everyoung10/Instagram The song “Blue Heart” lists Wonyoung in the songwriting credits as the writer of the Korean lyrics. Fans are ready to hear what Wonyoung has written, but after a recent sneak peek into the serious […]
The 30 Most Common Korean Surnames In The World
While the rarest Korean surnames in the world make up an infinitesimal part of the Korean population, the thirty most common surnames make up a whopping 90% of all Korean surnames globally (at least according to the most recent statistics calculated in 2015). Most K-Pop fans likely know that Kim, Lee, Park, and Choi are […]
What Halsey And MAX Gifted BTS’s Suga During His Solo World Tour
In 2023, BTS‘s Suga embarked on a 28-show solo world tour, SUGA | Agust D D–DAY, visiting 10 cities throughout the United States and Asia. BTS Suga’s “SUGA | Agust D D-Day” tour poster | Weverse During the tour, he had a number of celebrity guests join him on stage at select shows, including his fellow […]
Where Is He Now? “The World of the Married” Teen Actor Criticized For “Offensive” Social Media Posts
The 2020 K-Drama The World of the Married earned high ratings upon its release, which skyrocketed it into popularity. That popularity was a double-edged sword for its cast. Besides teen actor Jung Joon Won going viral for allegedly drinking and smoking underage, his on-screen best friend also faced a similar fate. Teen actor Jeon Jin […]
The Way BTS’s V And Jimin Changed How The World Sees Male Skinship
As BTS rise to their unrivaled K-Pop stardom, they have eyes watching from all over the world. This means every little thing they do can easily become a sensational talk across the globe. From what they wear to what they say, BTS are inevitably at the very center of everyone’s attention. BTS With that said, ARMYs […]
Chungha’s Reaction After Randomly Running Into A Fellow I.O.I Member Was Too Cute For This World
Chungha was filmed being ever-so adorable by a fan, and it was all in thanks to another former I.O.I member. Chungha | MNH Entertainment A short clip of the solo artist started making its rounds online due to its hilarity. According to a fan, they were filming Chungha when all of a sudden, the singer reacted […]
Why BTS’s Jungkook Deserves All The Praise In The World For His Treatment Of His Dog
BTS‘s Jungkook is the hottest dog father in town! He first introduced his Doberman, Bam (also known as Bahm), in BTS In The Soop 2, stealing the hearts of ARMYs all over the world. BTS’s Jungkook and Bam | Weverse Bam was introduced as such: “Even though his build is big, he’s a baby.” | In The […]
Busan World Expo Promotional Video’s Extremely High Budget Causes Controversy
Recently, South Korea lost the bid to host the 2030 World Expo to Saudi Arabia, and since then, the country’s efforts to secure the bid have come under scrutiny. The promotional videos made to advertise Busan, the proposed host city, have been one of the major points of controversy. With the operational budget for the […]
The Olympic Swimmer Who Is Also The Luckiest Fanboy In The World
Following news that ITZY’s Yeji gave Olympic swimmer Hwang Sun Woo a shoutout, BLACKPINK’s Jennie soon cheered him on publicly as well. It was previously reported that Hwang Sun Woo was a huge fan of both Yeji and Jennie. He took first place in the 200m freestyle competition during the heat rounds at the 2020 […]
KARD Shock With Sexual “CAKE” Choreography For Their 2023 World Tour
KARD is shocking everyone with their new provocative and sexy choreography for the song “CAKE.” KARD | DSP Media Previously, the co-ed K-Pop group went viral for their sexual innuendoes in their sixth mini album ICKY‘s title track of the same name. It’s ’bout to get riskyHands gettin’ friskyThrew it back, caught it like frisbeeAroma pheromones […]
ATEEZ Opens Up About The Intensity Of Their First World Tour
ATEEZ‘s Yeosang, San, Hongjoong, and Mingi were the most recent guests on Jonathan Thona‘s TheKstarNextDoor, where they opened up about being from a smaller company, their increasing global recognition, and their recent comeback. As with each episode, Jonathan had the group participate in “K-Profile,” where he asked the members about trending keywords or phrases associated […]
Thai Fans Of BLACKPINK Do One Specific Thing Best In The World, According To Lisa
In the 17th episode of BLACKPINK‘s “B.P.M Roll” series which follows their BORN PINK world tour journey, the girls came to Thailand (January 7-8) and Hong Kong (January 13-14) to perform. The former was an especially meaningful visit as member Lisa is Thai. BLACKPINK Scenes throughout their days there were shown, such as their plans […]
Asian Celebs Top The 15 Most Beautiful Women In The World 2022, According To Over 600,000 Votes
Popular polling website KingChoice recently held a month-long poll for fans to vote for who they think are the most beautiful women in the world of 2022 out of 100 nominees. Female celebrities from numerous countries were among those nominated, including several K-Pop idols and Korean actors. With over 600,000 votes tallied, the results are in. Here […]
Soccer Players Cho Gue Sung And Lee Kang In’s Moment At FIFA World Cup 2022 Mistaken For A BL K-Drama
The Korean national soccer team might be out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 now, but they have made a lasting impact on the internet. Not only did “Player 9” Cho Gue Sung (also romanized as Cho Gue Seung) become the internet’s boyfriend, but a moment between him and his teammate has recently gone viral. Cho […]