The Idol Who Shocked The Country When She Revealed She’s Secretly A Mother
Advertisements A Japanese idol made headlines after announcing that she was actually a mother. The duo Saishu Mirai Shoujo appeared on the talk show SUNDAY JAPON on August 20. Instead of discussing typical light-hearted topics, member Fujisaki Nagi dropped a bombshell revelation. Fujisaki Nagi (Left) Contrary to what fans believed, she did not follow the typical image of idols—single, […]
Are Non-Korean Idols Considered K-Pop? BTS Offers Their Opinion
Advertisements In recent years, there have been many debates about what constitutes K-Pop and what does not. On the one hand, there has been an increasing trend of Korean idol groups releasing English songs to cater to their global audiences while being accused of moving away from K-Pop. On the other, multi-national groups like BLACKSWAN have faced […]
Finding love and healing in Doctor Slump
Advertisements Finding love and healing in Doctor Slump by lovepark JTBC’s upcoming rom-com Doctor Slump looks adorable with its leads Park Hyung-shik (Our Blooming Youth) and Park Shin-hye (Sisyphus) portraying a cute rivals-to-lovers romance. From bickering to crying, these two former classmates meet again at the lowest point of their lives, and something unexpected blooms […]
Why Jessica Jung Had An “Easier” Trainee Life Than Most K-Pop Idols
Advertisements K-Pop idols have often discussed the hardships they’ve faced during their trainee years, with many describing them as some of the most challenging years of their lives. From watching friends get cut before their debut to sleeping only 2-3 hours between training and school, to restrictive diets and harsh sets of rules to follow, […]
The Mysterious K-Pop Idol Who Disappeared Right After Debuting
Advertisements 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 […]
High school rivalry and present-day healing in Doctor Slump
Advertisements High school rivalry and present-day healing in Doctor Slump by solstices JTBC’s upcoming rom-com Doctor Slump has released its first teaser, full of heart-fluttering cuteness and tinged with the fond nostalgia of youth. Despite only being twenty seconds long, it’s plenty amusing already, giving me hope that the drama will deliver a thoughtful tale […]
Premiere Watch: Like Flowers in Sand
Advertisements I only lasted 4 episodes. I like Siwan, but not that much! Besides the fact that rural locations in Korea, whether on the coast or in the mainland, are just really beautiful and make for great cinematography, my (pretty obvious) take on this show and others about small towns is that kdrama writers are […]
Why BTS’s Jungkook Deserves All The Praise In The World For His Treatment Of His Dog
Advertisements BTS‘s Jungkook is the hottest dog father in town! He first introduced his Doberman, Bam (also known as Bahm), in BTS In The Soop 2, stealing the hearts of ARMYs all over the world. BTS’s Jungkook and Bam | Weverse Bam was introduced as such: “Even though his build is big, he’s a baby.” | In […]
TXT’s Soobin Faces Criticism For Watching A Problematic Anime: More Male Idols Also Take Heat
Advertisements TXT‘s Soobin is just one K-Pop idol under fire for consuming a highly problematic anime. Made in Abyss is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akihito Tsukushi which spans 12 volumes and was made into two anime seasons. What Is It? It follows the journey of a young girl, Riku, and her half-human friend, […]