IVE’s Latest College Performance Sparks Backlash, Calls To Ban Idols From School Festivals
Advertisements IVE is facing backlash after their performance at Incheon University. IVE performing at Incheon University | @spinel_01/Twitter On May 9, news reports revealed that students at Incheon University are vowing never to invite idols again after IVE’s recent performance during the school’s festival. The reports state that the issue does not stem from the […]
Kim Soo Hyun Praised For His “Considerate” Behavior At The 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards
Advertisements The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards was held on May 7 at COEX Hall D in Seoul, with Park Bo Gum, Suzy, and Shin Dong Yup returning as the hosts. Korean films and television were awarded for their excellence. In attendance was actor Kim Soo Hyun, who was nominated for Best K-Drama Actor for his portrayal […]
LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Response To Being Called A “Bad Singer”
Advertisements In episode two of LE SSERAFIM‘s documentary The World Is My Oyster, Sakura became a bit emotional as she talked about being called a “bad singer” and how it made her feel. Sakura Despite the ten years she spent as a Japanese idol, Sakura confirmed she’d heard the negative opinions about her vocal skills. […]
Aespa Becomes The First K-Pop Group To Perform At A Major US Festival
Advertisements SM Entertainment’s girl group aespa is set to make history. aespa | @aespa_official/Twitter According to reports on May 8, KST, aespa will perform at the Outside Lands Music & Art Festival, a major American outdoor music festival scheduled to be held from August 11 to 13 at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. | Pitchfork […]
Actor Lee Seo Han’s Second Apology For Alleged Illegal Video Only Adds More Fuel To The Fire
Advertisements Recently, actor Lee Seo Han posted an allegedly illegally filmed video on his social media and gained much attention after fans realized it was taken in singer Bang Yedam’s music studio. After the outpour of comments demanding an explanation, Lee Seo Han posted an apology, stating that it was a joke among friends. The […]
IVE’s Wonyoung Receives Praise For This Important Detail
Advertisements IVE recently released a music video for their latest single “Heya” that wowed netizens with its traditional Korean elements. IVE | @ivestarship/Twitter Now, the group is making headlines again for another small yet meaningful detail. Particularly, the modernized hanbok that Wonyoung wears incorporates traditional Korean culture into a fashionable K-Pop idol style that is […]
Global Cyber University Takes Legal Action Regarding Cult Association, Netizens React
Advertisements Recently, HYBE and BTS faced claims of being associated with a cult known as Dahn World. Online posts suggest that HYBE artists are indirectly promoting this cult through their music. Dahn World’s official Naver Cafe | Naver Cafe The founder of Dahn World, Ilchi Lee, also founded Global Cyber University (GCU), which six of […]
BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon Debuts A Unique Accessory And Immediately Goes Viral
Advertisements Ahyeon, a member of the rookie girl group BABYMONSTER, is no stranger to going viral. Ahyeon | Weverse The idol quite literally took over the internet with her jaw-dropping live performance of Charlie Puth’s song “Dangerously” during Last Evaluation, the YouTube series through which the final lineup of BABYMONSTER was picked by YG Entertainment. […]
NCT’s Doyoung Apologizes After K-Pop Fans Find His Request “Disrespectful”
Advertisements Following the successful release of his first-ever solo album, YOUTH, on April 22, 2024 (KST), NCT member Doyoung has found himself in hot waters over a “request” deemed inappropriate. NCT’s Doyoung | @NCTsmtown/X Celebrating “Beginning,” Doyoung’s original work, on MelOn, the idol commented in a chat with his fans that he’d like to hear the song in […]