South Korean authorities have arrested Kakao Corp founder Brian Kim over allegations of market manipulation, making the Internet entrepreneur the most prominent business figure in the country in years to wind up in jail. The Seoul Southern District Court made the decision to take the 58-year-old into custody, citing “concerns of evidence destruction and flight”. The...
What do you think? On July 19, the Netflix K-Drama Sweet Home released its third season, concluding its four-year journey. The last eight episodes of the dystopian horror show wrapped up the story with a glint of hope, with all characters standing at the crossroads of a new world. Slowly, audience reviews have started pouring in, and it looks like a...
Netizens believe he is the root of the problem. Recently, actor Byeon Woo Seok’s security team received harsh backlash for its “over-the-top” behavior at the airport. An online video revealed Byeon’s security guard using a flashlight at civilians to prevent them from filming. The video went viral online, with many criticizing the security team’s actions. The security team CEO quickly admitted...
At their chaotic best! Min Hee Jin recently shared some candid pictures of the NewJeans members on her personal Instagram. Min Hee Jin | @min.hee.jin/Instagram NewJeans | @newjeans_official/Instagram On July 22, KST, the ADOR CEO celebrated the two-year debut anniversary of NewJeans with some never-seen-before pictures of the members. The photos were in stark contrast with the usual glam and aesthetics that the group has come to...
Can you spot the difference? ILLIT‘s Wonhee, well known for her super thick and voluminous hair, is said to have made a small change to her look… ILLIT’s Wonhee | @ILLIT_twt/X …and the change has since earned a great response from her fans! One viral theqoo post, with 85K views and counting, pointed out that Wonhee’s hair has gone through some thinning—overall creating...
Many found it unexpected. K-Pop’s very own icon, HyunA, has currently hit some major roadblocks in her career after she publicly announced her relationship with Yong Junhyung, a former idol who is tied to the infamous Burning Sun Scandal. HyunA | @hyunah_aa/Inistagram HyunA’s relationship with Yong, who had admitted to watching some of the spread videos of women getting violated despite not...
Here’s what happened. The excitement for KCON LA 2024 has been dampened with the announcement that izna, the new girl group from I-LAND 2, will not be attending due to unforeseen visa issues. The organizers shared this disappointing news on Instagram, expressing their regret and acknowledging izna’s sadness about missing the chance to meet their fans at the event. izna | @izna_offcl/Instagram Despite this...
Earlier this year, the girl group’s live vocals had become a hot topic of discussion. At the “2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Summer,” LE SSERAFIM performed their viral hits “Easy” and “Smart.” The performance was deemed “obviously live,” based on what the fans heard… …and it has since sparked abundant reactions from K-Pop fans in Korea, once again. In April 2024, LE SSERAFIM’s live vocals became...
Here’s what they want to see. BLINKs, it’s finally happening! Earlier today, YG Entertainment announced BLACKPINK‘s OT4 comeback and world tour in 2025. BLACKPINK | @blackpinkofficial/Instagram To say that fans are overjoyed is an understatement. They took to social media to express their excitement, describing how they have “come so far.” They took a jab at haters who wished for the...
KUALA LUMPUR: South Korean actor and singer Lee Joon Gi will make his Malaysian debut through a meet-and-greet session with his fans, 2024 Lee Joon Gi Asia Tour (Joongi’s Day: Festival) on Sept 22. Lo-Fi Entertainment said in a statement on Friday (July 19), the three-hour session starting 6pm at Mega Star Arena here will surely...
