On the most recent episode of Run Jin, BTS’s Jin held a K-mukbang with popular comedians. | @bts_bighit/X The show brought much joy to fans as Jin challenged himself to many things, including beating Yoon Min Sang in arm wrestling! Jin was also very happy to be showered with compliments from Hong Yoon Hwa, who […]
The Most Powerful K-Pop Acts On YouTube, Ranked By Forbes
Recently, Forbes Korea published their analysis of the top K-Pop artist channels on YouTube in 2024, based on their earned revenue. Below is the complete list: IU | @dlwlrma/Instagram The queen of K-Pop is the only solo artist on the list. Her YouTube channel’s estimated revenue is ₩22.0 billion KRW (about $ 16.7 million USD). […]
Former APRIL’s Lee Naeun Accused Of Excessive Flirting In Recent YouTube Feature
Former APRIL’s Lee Naeun recently appeared in a YouTube video with Kwak Tube. Kwak Tube is a travel and mukbang YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers. He also features in many variety shows, making connections with the industry. Lee Naeun’s feature in the video has become a hot topic. Many felt that she was overly […]
YouTube Influencer’s Makeup Transformation On TWICE’s Tzuyu Sparks Mixed Reactions
TWICE‘s Tzuyu is known for her gorgeous and princess-like visuals, and it seems like her styling and makeup reflect this perception netizens have of her beauty. TWICE’s Tzuyu | @thinkaboutzu/Instagram | @thinkaboutzu/Instagram | @thinkaboutzu/Instagram Recently, Tzuyu appeared on the YouTube channel of famous makeup artist and YouTuber Risabae (who appeared on Netflix’s The Influencer) for […]
Popular YouTube Influencer Faces Backlash For Posting Photos With Stray Kids’ Felix
Recently, makeup artist and influencer Risabae received criticism for her recent Instagram post with Stray Kids’ Felix. | risabae_art/Instagram She posted several photos with Felix and thanked him for inviting her to their concert. | risabae_art/Instagram I’m a happy Stay! The concert was really the best! Have a fun time time on your world tour. […]
Idol-Turned-Sex-Offender Trampled For Self-Serving Tweet About His YouTube
Former member of the 90s K-Pop group Roo’Ra and convicted sex offender Go Young Wook took to his X (former Twitter) and revealed that his YouTube channel had been shut down. Go Young Wook | Sports Kyunghyang In a tweet via his last open social media platform, Go questioned if it’s “fair” for YouTube to shun him for his “criminal history” […]
Convicted Sex Offender Idol Opens YouTube Channel, Sending Koreans On Another Reporting Spree
Former member of the 90s K-Pop group Roo’Ra and convicted sex offender Go Young Wook announced the beginning of his YouTube channel, which has since sent Koreans on a reporting spree to have him removed from the platform. Former Roo’Ra member Go Young Wook, after being released from prison. | Vogue Korea After being released in 2015 from […]
IVE’s Music Video Taken Down From YouTube, Sparking Concern Over The “Real” Reason
Earlier this year, IVE returned with IVE SWITCH, their second mini album. IVE | Starship Entertainment Following the release of “Heya,” the group shared a second music video from the album for the second title track, “Accendio.” The MV features the group facing off against “evil” versions of themselves. [Video could not be displayed] The […]
Former AOA Member Admits She Makes More Doing YouTube
Former AOA’s Choa revealed her satisfaction with her YouTube earnings. | Jeeseokjin World/YouTube On July 30, Choa appeared on Ji Seok Jin’s YouTube channel. She revealed that she felt that quitting the group was the same as quitting a job. | Jeeseokjin World/YouTube I thought quitting the group was the same as quitting a job, […]
Lightstick Reportedly Removed From YouTube Store For The Most Unexpected Reason
Last year, Korean hip-hop group Epik High shocked and amused netizens with the release of their first lightstick, titled “Park Kyu Bong,” a playful pun that sounds like “F*ck You Bong” in Korean, embodying a rebellious spirit that resonates with the group’s music and ethos. It’s even shaped like a hand flipping the middle finger! Unfortunately, […]
The TOP 50 Most-Searched Male K-Pop Idols On YouTube In Korea This Year
A few days ago, a user on popular Korean forum Pann Nate shared a look at the data for the most-searched male K-Pop idols on YouTube so far in 2024 in Korea. While there are some names that international fans would probably expect, such as BTS and SEVENTEEN members, there are some names on the list that might […]
The 50 Most-Searched Female K-Pop Idols In Korea On YouTube This Year
A few days ago, a user on popular Korean forum Pann Nate shared a look at the data for the most-searched female K-Pop idols on YouTube so far in 2024 in Korea. While there are some names that international fans would probably expect, such as IVE and NewJeans members, there are some names on the list that might […]
“Disbanded” Idol Member Pleads Financial Hardship With YouTube Update, But Viewers Aren’t Convinced
When Jang Moonbok (also known as JMVOK, VOK, or Moonvok) debuted as part of the original four-membered LIMITLESS in 2019, following his hot topic of an appearance on Produce 101… LIMITLESS’s Jang Moonbok | @official_lmtls/Instagram …his long-time fans—ones dating back to his Superstar K2 “Hiphop President” era—were elated for him. BTS’s V Shows Support For His Friend Moonbok And […]
BIGHIT MUSIC Caught Promoting A YouTube Account Impersonating BTS’s V
About a week ago, we wrote about fans urging YouTube, BIGHIT MUSIC, and Geffen Records to restore BTS V‘s deleted YouTube topic channel. While this wasn’t an “official” YouTube account and the members of BTS don’t have individual accounts on the platform, YouTube does have auto-generated individual “topic” channels for each BTS member. At the time that it […]
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Donates All Profits From Her YouTube Channel To Charity
BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo has donated all of the money she has earned from her YouTube channel to charity. According to an exclusive report from Hankook Ilbo, Jisoo recently donated all of the profits she has earned from her YouTube channel to charity organization Save the Children, who will use the money to create mangrove forests in […]
IVE, MONSTA X, And CRAVITY’s YouTube Channels Get Hacked
All of Starship Entertainment groups’ YouTube channels have been hacked! IVE, MONSTA X, and CRAVITY were all affected. Their YouTube channels suddenly were taken over by a mysterious Space X. Fans witnessed IVE’s account be changed in real time. All of IVE’s videos have been set to private. They immediately did the same with MONSTA […]
The 15 Most-Liked Fourth Generation K-Pop Groups, Based On YouTube Stats
The fifth generation of K-Pop may have (arguably) begun recently, but the fourth generation is still going strong with some of the top artists in the music genre. Groups like Stray Kids, TXT, ITZY, and many others have reached huge milestones when it comes to music video performance on YouTube, and they deserve to be recognized! Here are the […]
Over 100k BLACKPINK Fans Are Falling For A Fake Jennie YouTube Channel
On December 23, 2023, BLACKPINK‘s Jennie unveiled her ODD ATELIER (OA) label. She created the company to “attract attention in a different way from what is usual or expected,” but that’s now happening in a way she might not have anticipated. Ever since Jennie announced OA, fans have been eagerly awaiting new content, but some fans are now struggling to differentiate […]
1MILLION Dance Studio Founder Shocks Everyone With The Actual Revenue Made By Their Highly-Subscribed YouTube Channel
1MILLION is a household name for many aspiring dancers and K-Pop star wannabes. The dance studio has produced hundreds of choreography for K-Pop idols and also operates a popular roster of open classes every day of the week. They pioneered the commericialization of the dance scene in South Korea, becoming one of the first studios […]
“Chef & My Fridge” Star Jung Chang Wook Is Charged With Death Threats And Assault: Victims Expose Full Story On YouTube
Having risen to fame on JTBC‘s Chef & My Fridge, star chef Jung Chang Wook kept himself active both on-camera and behind the scenes. In addition to running Kumsan Noodle Factory, a popular restaurant in Seoul, the chef managed a YouTube channel @CookingChaugi. Chef Jung Chang Wook on “Chef & My Fridge” | JTBC For about a year […]