Amidst celebrations marking her group’s fourth anniversary, SECRET NUMBER’s Soodam found herself in an unexpected spotlight. Photos circulating from a baseball game sparked rumors of a date with a mystery man. Addressing the uproar, Soodam…
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Allegations of Plagiarism, Korean Netizens React to NewJeans Controversy
Korean netizens were intrigued on May 21 by the reaction of the 90s Mexican girl group Jeans to plagiarism allegations against the K-Pop group NewJeans. Jeans released a concise statement appearing to endorse the K-pop…
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…
ILLIT’s Electrifying Performance, Mixed Reactions and Backlash Ensue
ILLIT’s recent appearance at Korea University’s “Kutopia Festival” stirred up a whirlwind of discussions in online communities. On May 21, netizens congregated in forums to dissect ILLIT’s stage presence at the festival. Shared images and…
Idol’s Pre-Debut Romance Leaked, Fans’ Surprising Reaction
A renowned female idol stirred up chatter when leaked images surfaced, revealing her pre-debut romance. On May 21, an anonymous account shared snapshots of tripleS’s Kim YooYeon, capturing moments from her past relationship before her…
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…
Cao Lu Invests in Fiestar’s Legacy, Buying Copyright for Comeback
In a recent article, Cao Lu, a prominent 3rd-gen female idol, made headlines for her heartfelt gesture towards her former group, Fiestar. After the group disbanded in 2018, Cao Lu transitioned to becoming a full-fledged…
Taemin Reaffirms SHINee’s Bond with Heartfelt Tribute to Jonghyun
During a recent Instagram Live session, Taemin, known as the “Ace of K-pop,” delighted fans with heartwarming news about SHINee’s upcoming tribute to their late member, Jonghyun. Taemin, accompanied by his loyal fans, the Shawols,…
ILLIT Faces Backlash Over Controversial Social Media Activity
Members of the K-pop group ILLIT are under scrutiny after their X (formerly Twitter) account followed and then quickly unfollowed several fan accounts. On May 20, 2024, a post titled “The account that ILLIT’s members’…