LE SSERAFIM’s “Cover” Of aespa’s Song Gets Criticized For One Thing

Fans are loving the “crumbs.” When it comes to fourth-generation girl groups, two that undoubtedly come to mind are LE SSERAFIM and aespa. LE SSERAFIM | Source Music aespa | SM Entertainment The two popular groups are considered defining for this generation of K-Pop, and they have even showed off their friendships. Still, as a result of often petty fandom squabbles,...

2NE1’s Park Bom Announces Her New Name In Barely Recognizable Photos

She’s currently on hiatus. 2NE1 Park Bom‘s social media activity has captured attention again. Park Bom | YG Entertainment Over the last few months, Park Bom’s activities on social media have been a topic of discussion and concern. The idol used Instagram to share images of herself and also confused netizens with her posts about actor Lee Min Ho,...

WAKEONE Faces Backlash Over Alleged Sexist Favoritism After “Excessive” AI Use

WAKEONE is facing criticism following the release of teasers for IZNA’s upcoming comeback. IZNA | WAKEONE Earlier this year, it was announced that IZNA would return with their first-ever comeback “Sign,” following their November 2024 debut. The first set of teasers were dropped on March 19, KST, much to the excitement of waiting fans. | WAKEONE On March 23, the group shared...

Sulli’s Brother Fuels More Speculations About The Late Idol And Actor Kim Soo Hyun

The two co-starred in a movie-turned-disaster. Was Sulli‘s appearance in the K-Movie Real a troubled one? The late idol’s older brother hinted so in his latest Instagram update—following his two previous posts that also seemed to take jabs at the disgraced co-star Kim Soo Hyun. Actor Kim Soo Hyun (left) and Sulli (right) in “Real” | CJ Entertainment In the latest update, Sulli’s brother Choi Geon Hee wrote, “My life,...

Popular Group Under Fire For Selling “Durags” As Official Merch

This is not the first time they have faced similar criticism.   XG have come under fire for some of their new merch items. XG | XGALX On March 15, XG’s social media accounts announced a special collaboration between the group and brands DIDU & YUEQI QI. The collaboration was to consist of several items, including T-shirts, beanies, and baseball caps...

TWICE Mina’s Unexpected New Haircut Becomes A Hot Topic

TWICE’s Mina has surprised fans with a bold new hairstyle, and it’s quickly becoming a trending topic. | @mina_sr_my/Instagram  The idol recently shared a series of photos on her personal Instagram, showing off her fresh short haircut while dressed casually on the streets of Japan. | @mina_sr_my/Instagram Mina’s new hairstyle is a short, tousled wolf cut with a natural, slightly messy look. The...

NJZ (NewJeans) Announces Temporary Hiatus

NJZ (NewJeans) have announced they will be going on a temporary hiatus following the court’s ruling in favor of ADOR. During NJZ’s performance at ComplexCon Hong Kong, the group performed their new song “PIT STOP” in front of thousands of fans. What was noticable during their entire set was that they did not refer to themselves by any...

South Korea court blocks K-pop group NewJeans from leaving agency

A South Korean court issued an injunction on Friday (March 21) to stop members of K-pop group NewJeans from pursuing independent projects, marking the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the stars and their label that has gripped fans. The Seoul Central District Court upheld a request from the label Ador to maintain its role managing...

South Korean govt approves emergency grants for wildfire-hit regions

SEOUL (Bernama-Yonhap): The South Korean government has approved special financial grants to support recovery efforts in Sancheong and two other regions affected by wildfires, acting President Choi Sang Mok announced during a disaster control meeting. "We will urgently provide a special disaster and safety grant of 2.6 billion won (US$177.4 million) to the three wildfire-affected regions,”...

IVE’s Yujin Seemingly Touched Without Consent — Fan Defends Herself As A Wonyoung Bias

IVE‘s Yujin reacted to a fan touching her without consent, but the fan defended herself by mentioning her real “bias.” IVE’s Yujin | @_yujin_an/Instagram On March 20, IVE arrived at Incheon Airport ahead of overseas schedules. https://image.koreaboo.com/2025/03/GIF-20-03-2025-09-25-14-15082127347669197049.mp4   Amid their departure, a post gained attention that saw Yujin touched without her consent.   In a video from the media outlet, it showed the full shot...