6 Problematic Mistranslations That Lead To Fanwars
Advertisements On a good day, mistranslations can make a funny joke fall flat. On a bad day, however, they can completely misconstrue the meaning of what an idol is saying and create an uproar among international fans. Whether it was by staff or auto-translations on the internet, these idols were unfortunately mistranslated — and fans […]
Drama viewership ratings for the week of May 6-12, 2024
Advertisements I’m so happy for “Lovely Runner!” It’s definitely the little drama that could right now–a gem that more and more people discover and fall in love with each week. Yes, BWS is the one getting the lion’s share of the buzz, and that’s both deserved (he is doing a great job in it) and […]
A Producer’s “Sob Story” Almost Ruined A 4th Gen Girl Group’s Debut
Advertisements mimiirose successfully debuted on September 16, 2022. Showcasing the members’ impressive skills and visuals, the debut music video “Rose” quickly gained 1.1M+ views after its reveal. mimiirose | @kpop_sbs/Twitter Unfortunately though, according to a report from the Korean media outlet Hankyung, “successful” and “impressive” were not the first things that came to mind when K-Pop […]
BTS’s Jimin And Jungkook Described The “Worst” Time To Be Around V
Advertisements Since debuting in 2013, BTS has cemented itself as more than just an idol group. With the relationship between the members, they have rightly been described as a family who loves to have fun and sometimes tease each other to showcase their love. Yet, this quality makes ARMYs love them even more, and Jimin showcased […]
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 […]
8 Idols Who Collect K-Pop Merch Just Like Us
Advertisements Collecting K-Pop merchandise is an exciting way for fans to feel closer to their favorite idols, but did you know that some idols themselves share the same hobby? Here’s an inside look at 8 idols who love to collect K-Pop merchandise, turning the tables and showing that they can be big fans too. LE […]
K-Pop Fans Sadly Discuss The Seemingly Bleak Future Of Weki Meki
Advertisements When Weki Meki first debuted in August 2017, they had a lot of promise: Among their member line-up were former I.O.I members Doyeon and Yoojung, which automatically meant more interest in the group compared to those with all unknown members. Their first album, Weme, sold around 50k units, which at the time was pretty good for a new K-Pop […]
Netizens Allege G-Dragon’s Instagram Post Is A Response To News Of Seungri’s Recent Club Escapades
Advertisements Netizens are alleging that G-Dragon‘s recent Instagram story is in response to news of Seungri‘s club escapades. G-Dragon | @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram Recently, K-Pop fans were shocked to learn that Seungri continues to frequent clubs following his release from prison. Many netizens felt that in light of his Burning Sun fiasco, a club is the last […]
LE SSERAFIM Announces Official Fandom Name And Explains Its Special Meaning
Advertisements LE SSERAFIM fans now officially have a fandom name! (From left to right) LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin, Kazuha, Sakura, Chaewon, and Eunchae | @le_sserafim/Twitter Their company, Source Music, made the official announcement, along with a heartwarming explanation behind the fandom name. As many fans know, LE SSERAFIM’s name is an anagram for “I’M FEARLESS,” which […]