How A Viral Japanese Activity Endangered 500+ Unsuspecting Tourists
A fun activity turned sour for tourists in Japan recently. Instead of enjoying themselves in the beautiful Ishikawa Prefecture, they were left battling severe sickness—all because of a viral tourist event gone wrong. Ishikawa Prefecture | 663highland The incident occurred in Ōtaki Sōmen, a restaurant that overlooks the river and only opens during the summer months. This […]
Why ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Might Never Guest On GOT7 BamBam’s Show Despite Their Friendship
GOT7‘s BamBam currently has an ongoing online series titled Bam’s House. He invites K-Pop idols to his house, and he’ll prepare a meal and interview them. Your browser does not support video.GOT7’s BamBam with TXT’s Yeonjun | 뱀집/YouTube He’s already had notable guests, including SHINee‘s Key, MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa, TXT‘s Yeonjun, TWICE‘s Jihyo, and more. So, fans […]
The story of Lee Se-young’s marriage and oath to Bae In-hyuk
The story of Lee Se-young’s marriage and oath to Bae In-hyuk by tccolb New promos have arrived for MBC’s The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract, unveiling more about our headstrong heroine Lee Se-young (The Law Cafe) and her time-crossing destiny with her twice-a-husband Bae In-hyuk (Cheer Up).Based on a popular web novel by the same […]
These Female Idols Had The Funniest Reactions To Being Called “Mother” By Fans
In the vast universe of online fandoms, the ways fans refer to their favorite celebrities are as diverse and ever-changing as the stars themselves. The term “mother,” originating from the ballroom scene and popularized in drag culture, has found its way into mainstream pop culture, largely due to its use by iconic figures like Rupaul, […]
12 Facts And Observations Unique To Korea, Explained
1. Why did Koreans have two different age systems? Your browser does not support video. “How old are you?”. No question raises a woman’s hackles quite like this one does. In many cultures, it is considered impolite to ask someone’s age, but age is one of the first things native Koreans will want to know […]
The 15 K-Pop Songs With The Most First-Week Spotify Streams In 2023
With the increasing popularity of K-Pop, songs released by the most popular artists can get high stream and view numbers in a short period of time these days. And with Spotify being one of the most-used music streaming apps, the streaming numbers collected from it can give us a look at which K-Pop artists are performing […]
Actor Boldly Spills On His One-Night Stands With Korean Girls In Boracay
A popular actor in Taiwan appeared on a talk show recently and honestly shared his one-night stand experiences with Korean girls, a topic rarely talked about on broadcasts. Bruce Hung | @hungbruce/Instagram 32-year-old actor Bruce Hung debuted his debut on the big screen through the movie Café Waiting Love in 2014. Having been the captain of his university’s basketball […]
The Secret To Idols Having Clearer Skin Than Regular Citizens, According To Doctors
Many idols boast flawless, glass skin, so it’s only natural to wonder if their skin treatments are different from what regular customers receive. In an episode of AYO‘s “Comment Defenders” series, dermatologists Chan Woo and Jeong Seon Mi answered common questions about idols and their skin treatments. Dermatologists Chan Woo (left) and Jeong Seon Mi […]
News bites: April 19, 2023
I feel guilty for consciously / unconsiously partaking in these two trends after reading the comments: 1. Jumping into a drama just for the leads’ pretty faces and not realising how problematic the subject matter is. Is incest the newest trend in Kdramas? I don’t care about the morality and social acceptance, but I do […]
The TOP 100 K-Pop Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings For April 2023
The Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute recently revealed the K-Pop girl group member brand reputation rankings for the month of April 2023! These rankings are determined by collecting data on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of K-Pop girl groups from March 16 to April 16. Here are the top 100 girl group member brand […]