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 […]
14 K-Drama Actors Who Were Exempted From Military Service
Advertisements Due to unfortunate accidents or failing to meet requirements, some Korean actors aren’t required to complete the country’s mandatory military service. Here are fourteen actors who were the exception and why they were barred from serving. 1. Kim Woo Bin Black Knight actor Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017 and […]
New Photos Of Actor Lee Do Hyun In The Military Are Officially Released — Netizens Are Shocked After Discovering His Real Name
Advertisements New official photos of actor Lee Do Hyun in the military have been released. Actor Lee Do Hyun | @ldh_sky/Instagram During his career so far, Lee Do Hyun has showcased his diversity as an actor in some hit K-Dramas, including 18 Again, The Good Bad Mother, and, of course, The Glory. Lee Do Hyun in “18 […]
Famous Actor’s Trainee Son Leaves HYBE After Failing To Make Debut
Advertisements Actor Jung Tae Woo’s eldest son, Jung Ha Joon, was once rumored to have been training under HYBE. Fans expected him to make his debut under KOZ Entertainment with BOYNEXTDOOR, as his mother was discovered to have been following both KOZ Entertainment’s Instagram account, and BOYNEXTDOOR’s. HYBE’s New Boy Group? Netizens Speculate A Senior […]
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo And Ahn Bo Hyun Are Dating — Here’s How Koreans Reacted To The News
Advertisements It was recently reported by Dispatch that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo Hyun are dating. The news was also confirmed by YG Entertainment, who stated to media that the two were “getting to know each other in the early stages.” Ahn Bo Hyun was spotted entering and leaving from Jisoo’s residential apartment in […]
Singer And Actor Chung Lim Passes Away At Age 37
Advertisements Singer and actor Chung Lim, also known as Han Chung Lim, passed away at the age of 37. Chung Lim | The Asia Business Daily On July 20, a media outlet reported that Chung Lim, who had been battling colon cancer, passed away on July 19. Born in 1986, Chung Lim majored in Korean […]
Koreans React To Full-Blown Promotion of “The Flash” Movie Starring “Problematic” Ezra Miller
Advertisements Ahead of the upcoming premiere date, Warner Bros Korea is all about promoting the movie The Flash. [embedded content] While it all seems harmless, the movie—and its full-blown promotions around Korea—has sparked a considerable amount of criticism from Korean movie-goers. This superhero film, based on the DC Comics character of the same name, stars Ezra Miller, an […]
Korean Entertainment Companies Now Reportedly Include Clauses Against School Bullying In Contracts
Advertisements 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 […]
“What A Joke”: South Korean Netizens Unimpressed By North Korea’s New English Vlogger
Advertisements A North Korean vlogger has started to gain attention in South Korea for the doubtful representation of Pyongyang on her channel. | @olivianatasha-yumispacedpr3652/YouTube The YouTuber, who goes by the name of Yu Mi, has been posting lifestyle videos on her channel, Olivia Natasha- YuMi Space DPRK Daily, since August 2022. In all ten videos on this […]