DPR LIVE Takes Legal Action Against REM (Scott Kim)
DPR LIVE (also known as Hong Dabin) is taking legal action against REM (also known as Scott Kim). DPR LIVE (Dabin) REM (Scott Kim) | MINDSET Dabin’s company, CTYL, released statements in both Korean and English via social media. The company revealed that as of January 29, 2024, Dabin has filed a lawsuit, alleging that […]
Shin Ha-kyun leads The Audit team in tvN’s new office series
Shin Ha-kyun leads The Audit team in tvN’s new office series by tccolb Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Jung-ha, Jin Gu, Jo Ah-ram tvN’s new investigative office drama The Audit (previously translated as Thank You) has been slotted on the 2024 schedule, lining up a mix of heavyweights and up-and-comers with Shin Ha-kyun (Evilive), Lee Jung-ha (Moving), […]
Kim Jaejoong Names SM Entertainment Idols Who Are Continuing His Visual Legacy
Kim Jaejoong was recently a guest on MC, actor, and restauranteur Hong Seok Cheon‘s talk show. During the episode, he opened up about his unique experience auditioning for SM Entertainment, the early days of his career, becoming the CEO of his own company, iNKODE, and the idols who continued his visual legacy at SM Entertainment. Hong […]
Uhm Tae-gu wants a second chance in The Woman Who Plays
Uhm Tae-gu wants a second chance in The Woman Who Plays by Jenzy JTBC just released character stills for their upcoming drama The Woman Who Plays starring Uhm Tae-gu (Hometown), Han Sun-hwa (Work Later, Drink Now 2), and Kwon Yul (Longing for You).While described as a comedy, the drama centers around the weighty topic of […]
Are Non-Korean Idols Considered K-Pop? BTS Offers Their Opinion
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 questions […]
Third-Generation K-Pop Idol Has Netizens Cracking Up With Her Fansign Antics
While some K-Pop idols tend to keep a more serious, stoic, and poised appearance whenever they’re seen in public, others aren’t afraid to let their goofy side shine. It can be incredibly endearing and entertaining to see idols who are known to be intense performers become completely different when they’re not on stage, and that’s […]
The Idol Who Has Been On 7 Years Of Hiatus But Is Still Signed To SM Entertainment
Kangin was once part of the visual-line of Super Junior. Known for his dashing looks, he debuted in 2005 as part of the team. | theqoo Kangin’s career was fraught with hardships. He was on the rise as a variety star and MC, hosting M!Countdown, Reckless Radio, and Good Friend Radio. He was later brought […]
Why Jessica Jung Had An “Easier” Trainee Life Than Most K-Pop Idols
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, all […]
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 […]
Esom and Ahn Jae-hong become blackmailing spies in LTNS
Esom and Ahn Jae-hong become blackmailing spies in LTNS by tccolb A fun first teaser and poster have dropped for TVING’s new comedy LTNS (a.k.a. Long Time No Sex), where we’re introduced to our not quite happily married pair, Esom (Black Knight) and Ahn Jae-hong (Mask Girl).Opening with a quick backstory, we see and read […]