Posts

Credit: tvN When the Stars Gossip has pulled off a comeback in the ratings game, bouncing back from its previous rock-bottom performance to clock in at 2.9% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea. The tvN weekend sci-fi drama had hit a concerning low of 1.8% with its fifth episode, but managed to engineer a 1.1% uptick with its sixth episode that aired on January 19th. While the recovery signals a positive trend, industry insiders note the show still has an uphill battle ahead....

Credit: Lee Naeun Instagram The bullying controversy between former April members Lee Naeun and Lee Hyun Joo has resurfaced following Lee Naeun’s recent appearance on KwakTube’s YouTube channel. Several insiders close to the group have now come forward, denying the allegations and claiming no bullying or harassment occurred. In an interview published by Sports Kyunghyang on September 26, five individuals who worked closely with April stated, “There was no bullying or harassment,” suggesting the situation was misrepresented from the start....

Credit: YouTube Channel LLOUD BLACKPINK’s Lisa has teamed up with popular Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi for a stunning new short film for her song “Dream.” The five-minute video, released Thursday on her agency’s YouTube channel, shows the two stars navigating the complex emotions of love and loss as estranged lovers. “Dream” is a track from Lisa’s solo album, “Alter Ego.” The release comes amid a massive year for the global superstar....

Credit: Top Star News, Star News, iNKODE K-pop idols enjoy immense love from their global fandoms, but they also suffer from excessive interference and obsessive attention from fans that cross the line. NCT’s Renjun took to a fan communication platform to share a malicious message he received from a fan, expressing his distress. The message included the statement, “Idols have it too easy,” along with disparaging remarks about his appearance and skills....

Credit: KOZ Entertainment Samsung’s marketing collaboration with K-pop stars has come under scrutiny once again, with BoyNextDoor stirring controversy for flaunting Apple products shortly after their promotional contract ended. The act, managed by KOZ Entertainment under HYBE, was recently spotted at the airport, flaunting their iPhones and AirPods Max, just days after their agreement with Samsung expired. Fans and industry insiders were quick to react online, with some criticizing the group for their apparent lack of tact....

Credit: Trafalgar As expected, BTS member Jin is breaking records and achieving new feats with his thrilling world tour. American fans flooded the stadium seats and people are saying even the Cowboys love BTS. Jin’s tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR , ongoing since June 28th and concluding on August 10th, found major success in Texas. Jin held his first Dallas concert at the American Airlines Center on the 22nd and captivated the hometown of the Dallas Cowboys....

Credit: MBC ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo recently revealed his touching support for Moon Sua, the younger sister of his late bandmate Moonbin, in an emotional moment on MBC’s King of Mask Singer aired October 27th. Moon Sua, a member of the group Billlie, appeared on the show under the alias “Pancake” but was unmasked after the first round. During her interview, she surprised the audience by sharing, “I trained for 12 years,” surpassing other industry veterans like TWICE’s Jihyo and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon....

Credit: Xports News The VIP premiere of The Roundup: Punishment was held at Megabox Coex in Gangnam, Seoul on April 15th. The Roundup: Punishment is an action movie that follows Detective Ma Seok Do (played by Ma Dong Seok ) as he takes on a new challenge to dismantle an online illegal gambling organization run by former special force soldier Baek Chang Gi ( Kim Mu Yeol ) and genius IT CEO Jang Dong Chul ( Lee Dong Hwi )....

Credit: INB100 EXO-CBX, the EXO subunit composed of Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin, has reportedly lost all ongoing lawsuits against SM Entertainment. According to Law Times Korea on October 28th, the trio lost their case against SM, which claimed the company had failed to provide full accounting data and imposed unfair contract terms. Previously, CBX filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Eastern District Court, demanding that SM disclose all settlement records from EXO’s 13 years of activity....

Credit: Cho Sae Ho Instagram Comedian Cho Sae Ho is stepping away from KBS’s 2 Days & 1 Night and tvN’s You Quiz on the Block after online accusations tied him to an alleged gangster’s business—claims he insists are completely false. A2Z Entertainment announced on December 9th that Cho chose to leave both programs, saying he feels responsible for the controversy and doesn’t want viewers or production staff to feel burdened by the scrutiny surrounding him....

Credit: Yonhap News Choi Hyun Wook ’s agency, Gold Medalist, has officially apologized after the actor faced backlash for his controversial first pitch at a KBO playoff game. In a statement released on Monday, the agency said, “Choi Hyun Wook feels a deep sense of responsibility for what happened after the first pitch event. He takes this matter seriously and apologizes to everyone who was present at the scene.”...

Credit: Kim Yong Hyun Instagram Kim Yong Hyun, the choreographer behind some of K-pop’s most iconic dance routines, has passed away at the age of 45. Known for his work on Infinite Challenge and with groups like Brown Eyed Girls, Kara, and Kahi, Kim’s sudden death has left the K-pop community in mourning. According to reports on the 4th, Kim Yong Hyun passed away the previous morning. He was the mastermind behind the choreography for hit songs such as Brown Eyed Girls’ “Abracadabra,” Kara’s “Mister,” and T-ara’s “Bo Peep Bo Peep....

Credit: JYP Entertainment The official Circle Chart results for the month of September are in, and it was a massive month for both the fictional supergroup HUNTR/X and trot king Lim Young Woong. The Korea Music Content Association announced today that HUNTR/X scored a quadruple crown for the month, while Lim Young Woong topped the Download Chart. The song “Golden,” from the hit Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters , continued its unbelievable run....

Credit: Atlantic Records, JYP Entertainment Rosé , Bruno Mars, and Stray Kids dominated the Circle Chart in December 2024. The Korea Music Content Association revealed that Rosé and Bruno Mars topped three charts, while Stray Kids led in two categories on the December Monthly Circle Chart. Rosé and Bruno Mars earned triple crowns with “APT.,” holding the No. 1 spot on the Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart (Circle Index: 98,294,738), and Streaming Chart for three consecutive months....

Credit: YG Entertainment, Bighit Music Rosé, Bruno Mars, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER dominated the 45th week of the 2024 Circle Chart. The Korea Music Content Association announced that on the 45th week of the Circle Chart, Rosé and Bruno Mars each topped six lists, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER topped two. Rosé and Bruno Mars landed at No. 1 on six charts as their new song “APT.” maintained its position for three consecutive weeks on the Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart (with a Circle Index score of 41,082,207), Streaming Chart, BGM Chart, V Coloring Chart, and Ringtone Chart....

Credit: ADOR, Belift Lab South Korean news outlet Hankyeore reported that it had obtained HYBE’s two confidential documents through a tip-off. Titled “Belift Lab’s New Girl Group Plan (ILLIT)” and “2021 Team Launching Plan (NewJeans)”, the reports showed striking similarities in design elements and key terminology despite the three-year gap between the creation of these two groups. Both reports used nearly identical layouts and visual styles, featuring similar diagrams and graphic elements....

Credit: DJ Koo Instagram DJ Koo, aka Koo Jun Yup, said his final goodbye to his wife, actress Barbie Hsu. According to Taiwanese media outlet ET Today and others on March 15th, Barbie Hsu’s funeral was held at Chin Pao San Cemetery in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The ceremony took place 42 days after her passing on February 2nd. Barbie Hsu was laid to rest in the Rose Garden in the cemetery, with her husband, DJ Koo, her two children, her younger sister Dee Hsu, her mother, and other family members in attendance....

Credit: NEWWAYS Compnay, ZAPZEE The boys of ASC2NT haven’t taken a rest yet as they work hard to make 2024 their big year! After making their anticipated debut in May of this year with their single album Expecting Tomorrow under NEWWAYS Company, members Karam, INjun, Jay, Reon, and Kyle are officially announcing their comeback and world tour! The boy group has prepared for the release of their second single album Conversion Part....

Credit: LAY ZHANG STUDIO Lay of EXO has issued an apology after being unable to attend the group’s fan meeting. On December 14th, Lay shared a message on Chinese social media, explaining, “I had to urgently return to Beijing to attend an important event held at the National Center for the Performing Arts.” He offered his apologies to both fans and fellow members, saying, “I sincerely apologize to everyone who may have been inconvenienced by my absence....

Credit: Online Communities A Chinese influencer has sparked outrage after seemingly impersonating BLACKPINK’s Rosé , even going so far as to sign official merchandise at an event meant for the K-pop star. The controversy unfolded earlier this month at an official Rosé pop-up store in China. According to a report by the Malaysian outlet Hype , an influencer known as “Daisy” was invited to the store’s closing event. While the pop-up and themed photo zones were meant to sell official merch, fans were left confused when the event host introduced Daisy as though she were the guest of honor....