Korea

06Aug

2NE1’s Seoul Concert Venue Also Questioned After Ticket Prices Divide Opinions

Tickets for both nights of the Seoul leg are now sold-out. As 2NE1 and “OG” K-Pop fans competed for their chance at YG Entertainment girl group’s concert tickets, questions were raised about the chosen venue being “a big mistake.” 2NE1 | @chaelincl/Instagram In July 2024, YG Entertainment confirmed 2NE1’s return with a “concert to celebrate their 15th anniversary.” YG Entertainment Confirms Upcoming 2NE1 Reunion Fast forward to...

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06Aug

NCT WISH Takes The Win For “One Of A Kind” Gift At “2024 ISAC”

You can’t get it anywhere else! On August 5, filming for the Idol Stars Athletics Championship (ISAC) 2024 was held, set to be broadcast during Korea’s Chuseok holiday in September. | @wisharchives/X With many fans coming to support the idols, groups prepared special gifts for their fans. In particular, NCT WISH‘s gifts garnered much attention as they gave out 100 handwritten letters!   While some thought they...

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06Aug

IVE’s Wonyoung Reacts To Her Microphone Unexpectedly Being Turned Down During “2024 Lollapalooza”

“Are they really trying to supress Wonyoung’s talent?” IVE‘s Wonyoung reacted to her microphone being lowered during a performance. IVE’s Wonyoung | @for_everyoung10/Instagram On August 3, IVE performed at 2024 Lollapalooza. The members of IVE | @IVEStarship/X During the performance, IVE slayed with their live vocals an stage presence. Many of their songs have such technically difficult notes, but the members pulled them off perfectly...

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06Aug

Fans Criticize NMIXX’s Sullyoon For “Flirting” With Male Idols And “Neglecting” Fans At “2024 ISAC”

Fans were upset. One of NMIXX Sullyoon‘s largest fan accounts on X recently went viral after they expressed their disappointment in her at the 2024 Idol Star Athletics Championship. According to them, she had been hanging around male idols and neglecting the fans who had gone down to see her. NMIXX, hope you guys think twice about if you really did...

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06Aug

Top Actress Blasted For Her Extra Rude Behavior Towards Yoo Jae Suk

Many are asking “Why?”   Jeon Do Yeon is facing criticism for her alleged rude behavior towards Yoo Jae Suk. Yoo Jae Suk (left) and Jeon Do Yeon (right)  On August 5, Jeon Do Yeon spoke with the press for her upcoming movie Revolver. During the interview, Jeon Do Yeon spoke about her recent appearance on Yoo Jae Suk’s YouTube talk show, Pinggyego. I was...

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05Aug

Blackpink’s Jisoo to star in upcoming zombie K-drama Newtopia

She's got a movie coming up, and now a drama series too. Blackpink's Jisoo will be returning to the small screens with Coupang Play's upcoming K-drama Newtopia. Coupang Play is the online branch of Korean e-commerce giant Coupang. The 29-year-old stars as Kang Young-ju, an engineer who is waiting for her boyfriend Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung-min) to...

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23Jul

Kakao billionaire arrested in K-pop market manipulation case

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...

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22Jul

Better Than Season 2? — Netizens Are Divided Over “Sweet Home” Season 3

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...

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22Jul

Byeon Woo Seok’s Excessive “Fan Service” Targeted As The Main Cause Of Airport Scandal

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...

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22Jul

Min Hee Jin Shares Never-Seen-Before Pictures Of NewJeans

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...

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