Korea

22Jan

“Sexual Violence, Forced Weight Loss And Plastic Surgery” — How Seoul Plans To Protect Young K-Pop Trainees

A new ordinance will facilitate psychological testing and counseling for trainees. In a move to safeguard the wellbeing of young idol trainees, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has established a groundbreaking legal framework. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of physical and mental health risks faced by teenagers in the highly competitive entertainment industry. The Council has successfully...

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22Jan

Better Watch Out— IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Has A Message To The Haters

Protect this baby at all costs! Recently, an online community board gained attention for IVE Jang Wonyoung‘s rather “strong” message to the haters!   What did you say? Say it again! Do you think you can say it again now? (Punching motion) — IVE’s Jang Wonyoung However, she had a totally different message for the people that supported and loved her!   I...

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22Jan

Are (G)I-DLE’s “Wife” Lyrics Controversial?— K-Netizens Respond

They don’t understand why they went with this type of concept. Most recently, K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE pre-released the single “Wife” and raised expectations for the new album. With this being the first comeback in eight months, aside from Soyeon, other members including Minnie and Yuqi have also participated in writing and composing the lyrics.   However, the lyrics have received criticism from K-Netizens. [Intro: Soyeon] He-he-he Hello [Chorus:...

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22Jan

The K-Pop Market Is Expanding With The Introduction Of A Multiple-Production System

Same-label artists can make a comeback without competition. Recently, same-label artists have been making comebacks around the same time frame, usually from one of the “Big 4” agencies. These changes are happening due to the introduction of a multi-production system and expanding the K-Pop market. With these comebacks happening around the same time, the artists have found...

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22Jan

Fans Demand HYBE Fire Alleged Problematic Director Amid Concerns For The Members’ Well-Being

“What’s wrong with him?” Fans demanded that HYBE fire a director that they alleged was needlessly putting TXT members in danger. On January 22, a post titled “Another Truck Was Sent To HYBE” went viral. In the post, the author uploaded several photos of a truck that was sent to HYBE in protest. BIGHIT is the label that hasn’t gotten its...

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22Jan

BTS Suga’s “Suchwita” Director Tells-All On The Reason IU Appeared On The Show

We love to see this 93-liner duo! In one of the previous episodes of BTS Suga’s YouTube series Suchwita, singer IU came on the show, surprising global fans. In a recent Weverse interview, the series director, Jung Jae Hoon, revealed the story behind her appearance on the show. We are curious about the reason why IU appeared on the show. Ever since he appeared on IU’s ‘Palette’,...

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22Jan

Song Kang Wraps Journey in “My Demon”

With SBS fantasy romcom My Demon airing its final episode, Song Kang has created a classic character in Gu Won, the charming, 200-year-old demon who reigns as the top predator, and trades human souls in sweet but perilous dealings. Entangled romantically with icy heiress Kim Do-hee (Kim Yoo Jung), the two find unexpected redemption while saving each other, mutually...

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12Jan

Rain and Kim Tae Hee’s female stalker gets six-month prison sentence and 40 hours of treatment program

Rain and Kim Tae Hee have been targets of constant stalking since 2021. The female stalker has been finally sentenced to prison. Read on to know the details of when and how this incident happened! South Korean celebrity couple, Rain and Kim Tae Hee, heaved a sigh of relief as a woman in her 40s, who...

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11Jan

K-Netizens Are Loving The Pledis “Vibe” In TWS’s Dance Challenge With SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi

We’re loving this interaction! Most recently, Pledis Entertainment’s upcoming rookie boy group TWS dropped the “Oh My my” dance challenge with SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and received much praise from fans. In the 30-second clip, they could make one believe they practiced as a team for months. Netizens felt that the synchronization and teamwork in the dance was high-quality and could feel a “Pledis vibe”...

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11Jan

Shinsegae Group’s Vice Chairman Is Comforted By SM Artists After Failing His Audition

What an unexpected meeting! Shinsegae Group’s vice chairman, Jung Yong Jin, visited the SM Entertainment headquarters and posted about it online.   Recently, he posted photos on Instagram stating, “I came to SM to audition, please support me.”   Not long after, he also shared photos he took with SHINee’s Key and EXO’s Suho. I was comforted by Key and Suho on the way out after failing my audition. I was...

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