The Mysterious K-Pop Idol Who Disappeared Right After Debuting
January 2, 2009, was the date Ori, real name Baek Ji Hyun, made her stage debut on KBS‘s Music Bank. It was her first and last performance before disappearing, never to be seen again. Your browser does not support video. Ori was also known by her Japanese name Tanaka Sori, which is where her stage name […]
Here’s 5+ Must-See Dark School K-Dramas To Add To Your List
With more and more school-themed K-Dramas becoming a trend, here’s a list of some popular ones you must watch if you enjoy these types of series. White Christmas (2011) After receiving an anonymous letter stating that someone would die, eight students at the elite boarding school decided to remain at school for the eight days […]
Inside SM’s K-Pop School: A Day In The Life At “SM Universe”
SM Entertainment founded SM Universe, a training center for students that want to become stars, last April, and recent South Korean visa developments will make it easier than ever for foreigners to also join. Currently, the academy is located in Daechi-dong situated in Gangnam District, an area known as South Korea’s private education hub. But what does […]
Korean Entertainment Companies Now Reportedly Include Clauses Against School Bullying In Contracts
According to the reports of the Korean media outlet OSEN, many entertainment agencies and production houses in South Korea now include certain clauses regarding school violence in their contracts when working with celebrities. | utoimage The media report pointed out that since 2018, when the “Me Too” movement gained pace in South Korea, the entertainment industry […]
NewJeans Danielle’s Former Classmate Spills On What The Star Was Like In School, Revealing Her True Personality
Since their debut, fans of NewJeans have loved learning more about the group’s personalities and interests. NewJeans | @newjeans_twt/Twitter With some members like Hyein being active before the group’s debut, it has been super easy to learn about them, even discovering connections to other up-and-coming groups like BABYMONSTER. BABYMONSTER’s Dain and NewJeans’s Hyein| @upbabymonster/Twitter Others like […]
Netizens Call Out Homophobia And Queerbaiting In The K-Pop Industry After HOLLAND Suffers Bigoted Attack
Netizens are attempting to raise awareness over the hypocritical treatment of the LGBTQIA+ community within the K-Pop industry following the homophobic attack against solo K-Pop artist HOLLAND. HOLLAND Recently, HOLLAND revealed that he suffered an attack in Itaewon after being called a slur. He was targeted due to his sexuality. HOLLAND is one of the […]