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...

Conan O’Brien receives Mark Twain humour prize at revamped Kennedy Centre

Conan O'Brien takes home the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour on Sunday (March 23) but the spotlight will be as much on the Kennedy Centre, where he will be accepting the prize, as the Emmy-winning comedian himself. O'Brien, who joins a long list of high-profile humourists who have received the award, will be celebrated at...

Gossip mill: Seventeen’s Hoshi and Woozi to enlist in 2nd half of 2025, controversy-hit Kim Soo-hyun said to be attending Taiwan fanmeet, Zhao Lusi reveals hateful message she received

Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi to enlist second half of 2025 Idols Hoshi and Woozi from the K-pop boy band Seventeen have given an update on their enlistment plans during their annual Seventeen in Carat Land fan-meet on March 20 and 21. Hoshi said that he and Woozi, both 28, had already received their military enlistment schedules. "We're planning...

Selena Gomez almost missed Benny Blanco’s proposal because she was ‘grumpy’

Selena Gomez almost missed Benny Blanco's proposal because she was "grumpy". The 32-year-old singer admitted it came as a complete surprise when her partner popped the question late last year and she was so unaware of his plans that she almost didn't even attend it. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Selena said: "We had...

Amanda Seyfried turned down role in Guardians of the Galaxy over fears it would be ‘Marvel’s first bomb’

Amanda Seyfried turned down a role in Guardians of the Galaxy over fears it would be "Marvel's first bomb". The 39-year-old actress has revealed she was in the running for the part of Gamora before the role went to Zoe Saldana. She's admitted she "mulled" the offer over but turned it down over concerns which included the...

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...