Seungri, the former member of BIGBANG, is once again under fire after recent rumors surfaced on the Chinese social media platform Weibo regarding his inappropriate behavior while mentioning BIGBANG. According to online discussions, a netizen…
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Isabella Hayes follows the daily pulse of Hallyu—from teaser timelines to award‑night highlights. Isabella drinks too much iced coffee while live‑blogging.
IU Reigns as Top Trending Female Solo Singer, Surpasses BLACKPINK
IU has emerged as the leading trendsetter among female solo singers, claiming the top spot in the latest trend index rankings. Compiled by Rankify, this index analyzes keyword search volumes and Google Trend scores from…
ASTRO’s Heartfelt Family Reunion with Moonbin’s Sister Moon Sua
On May 5th, ASTRO’s Yoon Sanha posted heartwarming photos on his social media account on the occasion of Parents’ Day, captioned with gratitude for their upbringing, saying, “Thank you for giving birth to us.” The…
Min Hee-Jin Empowers Korean Women in Battle Against K-pop Patriarchy
Min Hee-jin, HYBE’s Chief Branding Officer, is not only known for her corporate role but also for challenging patriarchal norms inside the K-pop industry, according to the Financial Times. The British media outlet highlighted Min’s…
aespa Karina’s Long Neck Earns Praise and Amusement Among Netizens
aespa member Karina is causing a stir online, not for her usual AI-like beauty, but for a unique feature that has caught the eye of netizens—her long neck! On May 3, 2024, a post titled…
IVE Impresses Netizens with Synchronized Dance in “HEYA” Practice Video
IVE, the rising K-pop group, delighted fans with an alluring choreography practice video for their title track “HEYA” from the album “IVE SWITCH,” which was released on May 4th on their official YouTube channel. In…
Min Hee-jin’s Iconic Look Sparks Viral Parody Trend in Korea
A new viral trend has taken over Korea as comedians Kim Ah-young and Lee Kuk-joo bring humour to ADOR’s CEO Min Hee-jin’s recent press conference with spot-on parodies. In a preview for the upcoming episode…
Zico’s TikTok Videos Targeted by Hate Comments Towards ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM
Zico, the renowned rapper, and producer, recently collaborated with fellow HYBE artists ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM in TikTok videos as part of promoting his latest song, “SPOT!” featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie. However, what should have been…
NCT Renjun’s Instagram Posts Raise Concern Among Czennies – Here’s What Happened
NCT member Renjun’s recent Instagram posts have triggered concern and mixed reactions among fans, especially following SM Entertainment’s announcement of his activity cancellation due to symptoms of anxiety. On April 13, SM Entertainment officially announced…