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Kim Soo Hyun Files Yet Another Lawsuit Against The Late Kim Sae Ron’s Family And Controversial Youtuber

The charges are “false accusations” and “fabricated evidence.”     This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron's Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Actor Kim Soo Hyun has taken further legal action amidst ongoing controversy, filing an additional lawsuit and criminal complaint against Garo Sero Institute operator Kim Se Ui and the family...

“Forced?” Popular Female Idol’s Reason For Coming Out As Bisexual Sparks Sadness

The comments were from a new interview.   KATSEYE Megan‘s comments about coming out have sparked sadness among netizens. KATSEYE’s Megan | @katseyeworld/Instagram Earlier in the month, Megan came out as bisexual and garnered a lot of love and support from fans.   During a recent interview, both Megan and fellow member Lara were asked about how it felt to come out, and...

HYBE Girl Group Member Gets Scammed

Poor baby.   Labubu, the quirky monkey-like creature from the artist collective The Monsters by Kasing Lung, has become a massive pop culture phenomenon across Asia. Known for its big eyes, snaggle-toothed grin, and mischievous charm, Labubu has reached cult status with fans eagerly lining up or paying high resale prices to collect limited-edition figures. It’s not uncommon to see...

HYBE Under Fire For Allegedly Sabotaging BTS Jin’s Solo Promotions

Netizens demand better.   HYBE and BIG HIT Music are in hot water for their lack of promotions for BTS‘s Jin. Jin (BTS) | IGIN Jin will kick off his solo tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR on June 28 and 29 at the Goyang Sports Complex Auxiliary Stadium in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang. After, he will embark on his tour of 18 shows that include cities in Japan, USA, and Europe. | BIG HIT...

4th Gen Idol Sparks Immense Backlash With 281-Day Silence Toward Fans

Netizens are shocked. Shuhua of i-dle (formerly known as (G)I-DLE) is receiving criticism for her lack of communication with fans. Shuhua (i-dle) | @Rosmarinus_shu/Twitter Following her posting a message one Bubble (a paid fan communication platform) on July 25, 2024, she didn’t send another message until May 2, 2025, leaving paying fans with no messages from her for 281 days. | @yeh.shaa_/Instagram She posted once more...

TWICE’s Nayeon Shocks Fans With Boldly Sexual Lyrics In New Song

She got right to the point!   TWICE‘s 4th full album This Is For will feature brand new solo songs from each of the members. However, one song in particular caught fans off guard! TWICE | @JYPETWICE/Twitter Nayeon was credited as a writer and composer for her song “MEEEEEE.”   The lyrics of the song point to not-so-subtle sexual innuendos…   …and fans are loving it!   Some of...

K-Pop Idol Completely Transforms By Getting Styled According To Chinese Beauty Standards

There are mixed reactions to her new look.   Miyeon of i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE) recently surprised netizens with her bold transformation. | @noodle.zip/Instagram | @noodle.zip/Instagram Miyeon tried out a different hair and makeup look from her usual style for the Chinese magazine CITER. | CITER It was evident that her new look embraced Chinese beauty standards for the magazine: Fair skin, dramatic makeup, and tousled hair. | CITER | CITER Her new vibe can be...

Newly-Debuted 5th Gen Girl Group Goes Viral For Their Gorgeous Visuals

Every member is stunning!   Baby DONT Cry, a girl group launched by PSY‘s label, PNation, and produced by i-dle‘s (formerly (G)I-DLE) Soyeon, is receiving praise for their visuals at their debut showcase. Baby DONT Cry Yihyun was the definition of beauty with her sweet expressions and pretty smile.   Kumi captured fans’ hearts with her cute appearance.   Mia‘s bright smile caught many netizens’ eyes.   Beni‘s actress-level visuals gave her...

Lee Min Ho Shows Off Extravagant Gifts From His Fans—Gets Slammed With Criticism

“It’s like poor people giving offerings to the rich…”     On June 22, 2025 (KST), in celebration of his 38th birthday, actor Lee Min Ho showed off a room full of goodies that he received from his fans. And the photos he shared via his social media, capturing the extravagant gifts, ended up triggering mixed reactions among Koreans. Actor Lee...

Dancer Aiki Issues Apology To “World Of Street Woman Fighter” AG Squad For Cursing And More

She got heated.   Dancer Aiki is currently participating on World of Street Woman Fighter alongside the Korean team BUMSUP. Recently, a video of hers became a hot topic. She posted a reaction video of her and other BUMSUP members watching the other teams’ performances on YouTube. In the heat of the moment, she got too excited at the other teams’ dancing...