K-pop’s Blackpink pushes global goals at UN meeting

South Korean pop band Blackpink and American poet Amanda Gorman took to the United Nations stage on Monday to urge action on climate change and other global goals that include achieving gender equality and ending hunger and poverty. Gorman read a new poem in the UN General Assembly chamber in New York, a day before world...

ARMYs Report That Their BTS “Proof” Albums Are Already Cracking

BRB, going to check on our albums! ARMYs are reporting that their BTS Proof albums are already cracking. BTS made their comeback in June with the anthology album Proof. Two versions were sold: Standard for over $50 USD and Compact for over $20 USD. A new collector’s version was recently announced, and it costs $275 USD! ARMYs didn’t mind the high price of...

IVE Pre-Releases Japanese Version Of “Eleven” Ahead Of Official Japan Debut

Yet another banger! K-Pop girl group IVE pre-released the Japanese version of “Eleven” and the music video online before their official Japanese debut on October 19. The Japanese version music video reveals elegant performances by the members against a colorful set.  The pre-release also entered Japan’s Line Music Daily chart right after its release. In addition, they will also appear on the NHK special...

NMIXX’s Latest Single “Dice” Receives Mixed Reviews, Fans Demand A Change In The Group’s Musical Direction

“Please, if you want them to succeed, they need more mainstream songs.” NMIXX fans are stating that the group’s musical direction should appeal to a wider audience for the group to succeed. JYP Entertainment‘s newest girl group has yet to find its stride, and fans are worried that they will be left behind in the race for fourth-generation...

Big Mouth: So many plot holes in K-drama it’s like Swiss cheese

2/5 stars Following 16 turbulent episodes of breathless plotting and sharp reversals, crime drama Big Mouth has come to an end. It gave us political intrigue, prison power struggles, medical and corporate malpractice and even a rushed election, but what was the point of it all? A lot happened over the course of the show, but precious little...

TWICE’s Tzuyu Is Mature And Confident In Photoshoot With Contemporary Designer Brand Tory Burch

We rarely see her in these kinds of outfits! TWICE‘s Tzuyu showed off a new side to herself in a recent photoshoot with W Korea. The beloved maknae looked mature and confident in a collaboration with contemporary designer brand Tory Burch. There was no one better to highlight the beauty of their collection! Usually shy and reserved, she looked powerful in bright colors and...

Sandara Park Reveals Why She Thinks YG Entertainment Disbanded 2NE1 And Her Desire For The Group’s Reunification

“We promoted for seven years, but only have two full albums.” 2NE1 member and K-Pop icon, Sandara Park, spoke about her former label, YG Entertainment. On the September 14 episode of MBC‘s Radio Star, the idol spoke about her time with YG Entertainment and how she almost didn’t make the group. 2NE1 was originally a three-member group. I thought I wasn’t going to make...

Fans Suspect Actor Park Bo Gum Has Cut Ties With Former Controversial Church And Its Alleged Cult Leader

The actor has made no statements to confirm or deny. According to fans, actor Park Bo Gum has joined a new church, sparking speculation that the actor has cut ties with his former controversial church. On September 11, a netizen uploaded an alleged photo of the actor sitting on a chair. In the post, which has since been viewed over...

BLACKPINK’s “Whistle” Music Video Surpasses 800M Views On YouTube

Congrats to the girls! With BLACKPINK’s comeback just around the corner, their debut track, “Whistle” music video surpassed 800 million views on YouTube. They achieved this milestone on September 12 at around 11:08 PM KST.   This achievement reflects the steady love and support of global music fans as well as the expectations for their new album. On the other...

A Barnes & Noble In Connecticut Honors BTS RM’s Birthday In A Meaningful Way

Fans share their appreciation for the kind gesture. BTS‘s RM was born on September 12, and birthday wishes from around the world are already pouring in for the group’s leader as different time zones reach his birthday. Fans have been showing their love and appreciation for BTS’s RM in a variety of different ways. Including heartfelt messages to the...