Netizens React To Eerie Photos Showing The Reality Of Being A K-Pop Idol In Public Featuring ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao

“Now do y’all see how idols develop anxiety and panic disorders?” Though there are undoubtedly a lot of great things about being a K-Pop idol, there are many downsides to the occupation as well. From working ridiculously long and hard hours to being stalked by “fans” to being forced to go on harsh diets, it...

Netizens Can’t Handle How A Fansite’s Photoshopping Turned ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky Into Someone From The Uncanny Valley

He’s unrecognizable. ZEROBASEONE recently made their debut after being selected through a rigorous voting process on Boys Planet. Ricky, who has been popular for his visuals and skills through the show, debuted with the group. As the boys move into their promotion cycle, fansites have been popping up left and right. A particular fansite for Ricky, Duende, recently uploaded a photo...

2023 World Scout Jamboree Korea Faces Backlash For “Conveniently Stealing” Headliners From A Music Festival For Their Own K-Pop Concert

The organizer of the music festival is in utter disbelief. The 2023 World Scout Jamboree held in Korea is already controversial for lack of preparation and bringing humiliation to Korea. A recent change of plans for their main K-Pop event is bringing more fire to the event and its coordinators. The K-Pop concert is one of...

ZEROBASEONE’s Matthew And Taerae Test Positive For COVID-19

We hope they recover soon! K-Pop idol group ZEROBASEONE’s Matthew and Taerae have tested positive for COVID-19. Below is the official statement released by the agency. Hello, this is WAKEONE. We would like to inform you of the future schedules for ZEROBASEONE’s Matthew and Taerae, who have tested positive for COVID-19. On August 2, both members had mild body aches...

Is ZEROBASEONE The Beginning Of Fifth Gen K-Pop? WAKEONE & Mnet Say Yes, But Netizens Disagree

“The way they’re forcing it is so cringe.” In the last year or so, there has been an increasingly heated debate over when the fifth generation of K-Pop will begin, or if it has begun already. Since the second and third generation each lasted about 5-8 years (if you use the general guide that second...