aespa member Winter recently shared heartwarming messages of support from her family on a fan communication platform, but one particular message from her father has sparked controversy and speculation in the K-pop community. During a…
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Liam Bennett follows the daily pulse of Hallyu, from teaser timelines to award‑night highlights. Liam drinks too much iced coffee while live‑blogging.
EXO Kai’s Bali Vacation Sparks Debate Amid Military Service: Exploring the Controversy
The K-pop world was abuzz after photos of EXO’s Kai enjoying a vacation in Bali surfaced online, sparking a lively debate among fans regarding the rules surrounding military service. Fans were surprised to see Kai,…
Zico and Jennie’s “SPOT!” Takes Over Global Music Charts
Zico and Jennie’s electrifying collaboration, “SPOT!,” has set the music scene ablaze, conquering both domestic and international charts with unprecedented success. The digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” soared to the top of weekly charts on…
NewJeans’ “Bubble Gum” MV Tops YouTube Charts Despite HYBE Conflicts
NewJeans, composed of members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, has captured the spotlight on YouTube’s charts with their upcoming track “Bubble Gum”, despite ongoing conflicts between HYBE and Min Hee-jin, the group’s creative director.…
B.I 2024 Tour “HYPE UP” Comes to Singapore: Exclusive Details and Fan Benefits Highlights
Excitement is building as B.I, the versatile singer, songwriter, and artist from South Korea, announces his highly anticipated “HYPE UP” tour in Asia, with Singapore confirmed as the third stop. The concert will take place…
ASTRO Members Show Support for Moonbin’s Sister Moon Sua at Billlie’s First Fan Concert
ASTRO members recently showed heartwarming support for Moon Sua, the younger sister of their late member Moonbin, at Billie’s inaugural fan concert “Your B, I’m B (Belllie’ve You)” held at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Seoul’s…
TWICE’s Tzuyu Unfairly Treated by JYP, Says Matilda Tao Amid Controversy
Amidst a recent controversy surrounding a promotional video featuring TWICE’s Jihyo that appeared to parody Tzuyu’s past apology video, fans have voiced concerns over Tzuyu’s treatment by JYP Entertainment. Matilda Tao, a close friend of…
ILLIT’s Wonhee Recounts Being Street-Cast a Year Before Debut
In a recent episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant’, ILLIT members Moka, Wonhee, and Yunah appeared as special evaluators, impressing viewers with their charm and stories. During the broadcast, MC Boom introduced…
PLAVE: AI Boy Group Secures HYBE and YG Plus Investment for Global Expansion
The AI boy group PLAVE has secured investments from major labels HYBE and YG Plus, signalling a new era of global expansion for virtual idols. PLAVE emerged onto the K-pop scene just a year ago,…
