BTS member Suga fined $14k for drunk driving on e-scooter

K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, has been fined 15 million won (S$14,688) by a court for drunk driving while on an electric scooter. A judge at the Seoul Western District Court issued the fine in a summary judgement made last week after his case was referred to the prosecution, a...

BLACKPINK Lisa’s “Hard Launching” Of Alleged Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Earns Mixed Reactions

This is the closest to confirmation fans believe she has gotten. On September 28, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa performed at the Global Citizens Festival as one of the festival’s top-billed performers. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram The idol put on an amazing show, including the debut of a brand-new song titled “Moonlit Floor.” The track seems to sample “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer and will be officially...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Faces Criticism For Alleged Lip Syncing At “Global Citizen Festival”

She was previously criticized for her VMAs peformance. BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has been accused of lip-syncing for the second time in recent news. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | VMAs Lisa first was targeted with accusations of lip-syncing during her VMAs performance, leading to fans coming to her defense. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Hit With Criticism After Accusations Of Lip Syncing During “2024 VMA” Performance   On September 28, the Global...

Blackpink’s Rose signs solo deal with Atlantic Records

Rose is the latest member from K-pop girl group Blackpink to sign a solo deal with an American record label. “I know you’ve all waited so long for this moment, but I hope you’re ready for what’s in store for the next few months,” Rose, who is joining Atlantic Records, wrote to her fans on Instagram...

Beloved Actress Shocks Everyone After Announcing Surprise Wedding With No Prior Dating Rumors

Congratulations to the couple!   Actress Joo Sae Byeok has surprised fans and the entertainment industry by revealing that she recently got married, all without any previous rumors of dating. | ACom M&T According to a report from OSEN on September 29, Joo Sae Byeok married her non-celebrity partner, who is older than her, in a private ceremony held in Seoul on September 28....

ILLIT’s Live Vocals After Controversy Spark Debate

They have improved since their debut. Earlier this year, K-Pop idols’ live vocals became a hot topic following a viral performance by LE SSERAFIM. Since then, numerous idols have been both praised and criticized for their live stages. Included in that list is ILLIT, who became a target like other HYBE Labels groups. The group were criticized for their live singing,...

Massive Changes Coming To SBS’s “Inkigayo” Score Calculations

Digital score and the SNS scores will change.   SBS‘s popular music show Inkigayo will undergo significant changes in its scoring system starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. These updates aim to better reflect the evolving ways K-Pop is being consumed both domestically and internationally, specifically acknowledging the growing influence of global music platforms. | SBS Currently, Inkigayo charts are calculated using a...

BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Case Officially Sentenced With A Fine

They issued a summary order. BTS’s Suga, who was charged with driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, has officially been sentenced to a fine. | Yonhap On September 30, the Seoul Court issued a summary order of a fine of ₩15.0 million KRW (about $11,200 USD) for driving under the influence.   BTS Suga’s DUI Case: A Full Breakdown   This is the...

NCT’s Doyoung Goes On A Hike And Ends Up Learning An Unexpected Life Lesson

He was grateful, but… Recently, TV personality and YouTuber Jonathan posted several photos on Instagram and garnered much attention online.   Fans spotted an unexpected person hiking along with Jonathan, who turned out to be NCT’s Doyoung! | yjonathanta/Instagram Fans couldn’t help but laugh as Doyoung looked so tired from the hike, while Jonathan seemed to be full of energy! | yjonathanta/Instagram Later, Doyoung reposted the photos on his...

Disbanded then reunited: GFriend to celebrate 10th anniversary in 2025, Lollipop films reality show after 15 years

GFriend to celebrate 10th debut anniversary in 2025 They disbanded in 2021 but we'll be seeing K-pop girl group GFriend perform together again. Yesterday (Sept 24), Source Music, who managed the sextet - consisting of Yerin, Sowon, Yuju, Eunha, SinB, and Umji - before they parted ways, confirmed media reports regarding the group's reunion in 2025. "Next January,...