Author - jessie tan

K-Pop Fans Call Out Fan Messaging Platform For Unexpected Update

They were absolutely baffled.   Fans have expressed frustration after a recent announcement from the fan messaging app Bubble. | Bubble The message revealed that the Bubble subscription price would increase starting July 7, 2025. They also posted the before and after price list, garnering even more criticism online. | Bubble Netizens were taken aback at the sudden price increase, revealing almost no discount for...

ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Faces Criticism Over Election-Related Activity

Celebrities have to be careful of what they share during election season.   The recent presidential election in Korea has remained a topic of discussion even among those who are not necessarily involved in politics. Lee Jae Myung, the man who went viral during former President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s martial law declaration for climbing over a fence to reach...

Netizens React To Gentle Monster Seemingly Dropping aespa’s Karina In Latest Campaign

She is nowhere to be seen.       Previously, aespa‘s Karina was introduced as the new model of the brand Gentle Monster in time for the brand’s Pocket Collection and Bratz collaboration.   Soon after her recent political controversy hit, netizens found themselves no longer in favor of Karina as the brand’s new model. | @gentlemonster/Instagram | @gentlemonster/Instagram The brand has heard netizens’ complaints loud and clear: In a brand new post...

Makeup-Eating Influencer’s Death Causes Extreme Concern

It sparked questions. Guava Beauty, a 24-year-old Taiwanese influencer known for eating beauty products in “makeup mukbang” videos, has died suddenly, sparking widespread speculation. Guava Beauty | @guava_beauty_/Instagram In her viral clips, she consumed items like lipstick, blush, and cotton pads, once saying, “If you dare recommend it, I dare to eat it.” https://image.koreaboo.com/2025/06/c-6399504021486592721.mp4   After testing beauty and skincare products… https://image.koreaboo.com/2025/06/a-1-975477895598687127.mp4   …she would...

Popular Idol Speaks Out After Bombshell Allegations Of Elon Musk Fathering Her Child

Elon has over a dozen children.   Earlier this week, one of Elon Musk’s ex-girlfriends made several allegations towards the tech mogul. Elon Musk | @elonmusk/X Ashley St. Clair — a conservative author and political influencer who recently gave birth to Musk’s child — previously exposed Musk for cheating during another relationship after lying that he was single. She also shared some...

SM Entertainment’s Male Rookies Spark Heated Reactions For Uncanny Facial Similarity

Netizens find their features suspiciously identical.   SM Entertainment‘s rookie trainee group members are going viral across online communities, but it might not be for a good reason. Recently, a picture featuring multiple members of the pre-debut team called SMROOKIES garnered quite the attention of Korean netizens. The photo, taken from the side, gave a clear view of the members’ side...

2nd Gen Idol-Turned-Actress Gets Flamed For Her Supposed Political Endorsement

The timing and the content both seem to be hinting at the same thing.   A second-generation girl group member and actress has become the center of political controversy with her latest Instagram posts. The star in question is none other than Ahn Sohee, a former member of the major 2nd-generation girl group, Wonder Girls. Ahn Sohee | @ssoheean/Instagram On June 2, KST, Sohee made...

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Accused Of Copying MAMAMOO’s Hwasa In Viral Post

It has been met with heated reactions. Korean netizens are fiercely defending BLACKPINK‘s Jennie after a now-viral post accused her of copying none other than MAMAMOO star Hwasa. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram The post, which was uploaded to the popular Korean forum Pann, has quickly gained traction, racking up over 95,000 views and hundreds of comments in less than a day. MAMAMOO’s Hwasa | @_mariahwasa/Instagram With several photos...

Media Outlet’s News On BLACKPINK’s Comeback Triggers Huge Backlash

There was more details on dates and what to expect. A news article about BLACKPINK‘s comeback has sparked major backlash from netizens. Members of BLACKPINK | @sbskpop/X BLACKPINK are set to embark on their DEADLINE world tour, but one criticism has been the lack of releases since the group’s last tour.   Fans even pointed out that it’s getting close to the 1000 day...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Fiercely Defended After Attempts To Criticize Her Interaction With ENHYPEN

The clip went viral. BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has been defended by fans after attempts to criticize a video of her interaction with ENHYPEN at Coachella. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram Both Lisa and ENHYPEN performed at Coachella this year, and netizens loved seeing how supportive the BLACKPINK singer was.   Recently, ENHYPEN posted some behind-the-scenes footage from Coachella, including a meeting with Lisa. https://image.koreaboo.com/2025/06/GIF-02-06-2025-11-06-48-12424624422791797697.mp4   From the very beginning, Lisa was a supportive senior, giving advice...