Fans of SEVENTEEN, affectionately known as CARATs, are voicing their frustration and disappointment over the merchandise teaser released by HYBE for the group’s 9th anniversary. Since their debut in 2015, SEVENTEEN has built a large,…
Author: Logan Rivera
Logan Rivera is a U.S.-based editor focused on Korean music and entertainment. Logan loves spotlighting rookie debuts and viral TikTok sounds.
Kang Daniel’s Career Crossroads, Reflections on Choices Made
The trajectory of Kang Daniel’s career raises questions about the roads not taken and the challenges faced along the way. In a recent piece, a journalist laments the decline of Kang Daniel’s once-bright career, marked…
Controversy Erupts as NewJeans Faces Plagiarism Allegations
Amid the ongoing legal battle between ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE, Min Hee Jin is now facing accusations of plagiarizing the concept of a 1990s Mexican girl group, Jeans, for NewJeans. On May…
BBC Documentary Reveals Dark Side of K-Pop Celebrity Seungri
A new documentary by BBC Eye, titled “Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-pop Chat Groups,” sheds light on the dark underbelly of the K-pop industry. Released on May 19th on the “BBC News Korea” YouTube…
Unraveling the “Burning Sun” Case, Goo Hara’s Impact on Justice
In a revealing BBC documentary, the spotlight falls on Goo Hara’s pivotal role in the “Burning Sun” scandal, which rocked South Korea in 2019. Unfolding on May 19th via the official BBC YouTube channel, the…
Fans Crossing the Line: K-pop Star Recounts Tour Harassment
3rd Generation K-pop boy group OnlyOneOf recently faced troubling incidents during their 2024 world tour, particularly in South America, where certain fans crossed boundaries by hugging and kissing member Rie without his consent. During their…
Nayeon of TWICE Reveals Star-studded Line-up for Solo Comeback
As the clock struck midnight on May 16 (KST), JYP Entertainment made a splash by releasing the tracklist and promotional schedule for TWICE’s Nayeon’s highly anticipated solo EP “NA.” This marks her triumphant return after…
Man Jailed for Posing as BTS Members in Music Scam
In a recent ruling, the Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal Appeal Division upheld a one-year prison sentence for a 29-year-old man, identified as A, who impersonated BTS members to gain access to unreleased music tracks.…
Investigation Urged by HYBE Amid Allegations of ADOR Stock Manipulation
On May 14th, HYBE announced plans to petition the Financial Supervisory Service for an investigation into ADOR executives, focusing on allegations of market manipulation and fraudulent transactions. This move follows concerns over a significant stock…