He was the perfect example. On April 11, BTS‘s V unexpectedly appeared on a segment of MBC News, which was discussing the “New Age Rule” that President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol is pushing to amend. V, who was born on December 30, is the perfect example of someone who was considerably affected by the Korean age system. Like everyone else in the country, he was...
Here’s what this could mean for K-Pop. Unlike most parts of the world, Korean citizens are automatically one year old the moment they are born. Once New Year comes around every January 1st, they add another year to their age regardless of birth date, making them two years older than they would be considered internationally. BTS‘s V, for...
No one can resist his charms, even in sculpture form. SEVENTEEN is one of those groups that has so many handsome members, choosing just one visual isn’t enough. And even though they have four “official” visuals, it’s still pretty easy to argue that many of those without the title deserve it! Wonwoo is one of those members. He has...
Fans are asking their company to rethink the group’s aesthetic. On April 11, rookie boy group EPEX released their third mini-album, Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. ’21st Century Boys’, with the title song “Anthem of Teen Spirit”. https://twitter.com/the_EPEX/status/1513445455320866816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1513445455320866816%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koreaboo.com%2Fnews%2Fepex-agency-faces-criticism-using-sensitive-topic-concept%2F Upon first listening to the song, it seems like your typical edgy, angsty type of K-Pop boy group concept; however, upon looking deeper...
DJs refused to play BTS songs despite it being a “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE” event. DJs who worked one of the recent BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE after-parties for Las Vegas, Nevada, are being criticized. PERMISSION TO DANCE THE CITY – LAS VEGAS – PARTY IN THE CITY. | @jewellasvegas/Twitter HYBE included after-parties in the lineup of activities ARMYs could attend in Las...
KARD have confirmed they are working on their comeback and will also embark on a South America tour in July. According to an exclusive report from JTBC, KARD is working on their new album and are also preparing for their upcoming South American tour. Once J.Seph completed his military service, KARD immediately got to work on their new album. The group will...
Lavish celebrity weddings were a rarity during the pandemic, as stars got hitched in small, intimate gatherings without much fanfare. But as things slowly return to normal, the nuptials of the rich and famous are once again becoming extravagant affairs. Last month, all eyes were on the big day of K-drama darlings Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin,...
People are more likely to want to return to their workplaces rather than continue logging in from home if MRT trains are, firstly, less crowded and, secondly, journey times are shorter. This was the finding of a Nanyang Technological University (NTU) study published in Travel Behaviour and Society - a journal of the Hong Kong Society...
One of the most highly-anticipated K-drama of 2022, “Our Blues” (우리들의 블루스) is set to premiere this weekend! The series has been gaining massive attention among fans for featuring real life couple Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin, who have been in a relationship for eight years. For those who are curious, the series is...
Can you imagine a duet performance from Lee Min Ho (이민호) and Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza together live? While that may be hard to imagine in the past, it isn’t far-fetched anymore; especially not when the 2 powerhouse entertainers now share something in common. Earlier this month, CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd (CUCKOO International) surprised fans...
