On May 26, KOZ Entertainment announced that Zico, a member of Block B, will not be performing at Yonsei University’s “Akaraka Festival with Alumni” due to a vocal cord infection. The announcement came as Zico…
Author: Liam Bennett
Liam Bennett follows the daily pulse of Hallyu, from teaser timelines to award‑night highlights. Liam drinks too much iced coffee while live‑blogging.
Controversy Arises Over ILLIT’s Debut Outfits
Fans are talking about ILLIT’s first outfits, saying they might have been copied from an online store in Korea. On May 23, 2024, someone posted on TheQoo, a popular Korean website, asking if ILLIT’s debut…
aespa Shines in Live Encore Stage for “Supernova”
aespa celebrated a significant milestone on May 23, 2024, as they clinched their inaugural music show victory for “Supernova” on Mnet’s “M! Countdown,” outscoring ZEROBASEONE with 7,214 points. Following their win, aespa treated fans to…
Le Sserafim Member Faces Online Hate, Sparks Debate on Cyberbullying
Amidst the glittering K-pop industry, a darker plot unfolds as Eunchae, a rising star of Le Sserafim, finds herself ensnared in a web of online vitriol. The 20-year-old singer, known for her talents and charm,…
BIGBANG’s Warning Signs, Revisiting Seungri’s Downfall
After the “Burning Sun” documentary shed light on Seungri’s central role in the scandal, K-pop fans, particularly VIPs, reflected on the warnings issued by BIGBANG members regarding their former bandmate’s behavior, which ultimately led to…
Han So-hee Overlooked by Western Media at Cannes 2024
The Cannes Film Festival 2024 saw two K-pop stars, Girls’ Generation’s Yoona and actress Han So-hee, gracing the red carpet on May 19. While both appearances generated buzz on social media, the difference in media…
Japanese Media Reports LE SSERAFIM Facing Backlash Over Alleged Anti-Japan Sentiment
HYBE’s most controversial girl group, LE SSERAFIM, is once again under scrutiny in the industry. Previously criticized for having weaker vocal members, the group’s Japanese members are now facing backlash from Japanese netizens due to…
NewJeans’s “Attention” Plagiarism Accusations Shake K-pop Scene
In the midst of legal battles and artistic clashes, NewJeans finds themselves ensnared in controversy once again. Their debut hit, “Attention,” now faces allegations of musical plagiarism, adding fuel to the ongoing feud between HYBE…
YG Entertainment Announces Comeback Plans for BABYMONSTER and TREASURE
In a midnight revelation, YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk, announced the highly anticipated comeback plans for two of the agency’s prized acts, BABYMONSTER and TREASURE. The excitement began with the announcement of BABYMONSTER’s upcoming…