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’…
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…
KBS Lawyer Intimidated Victim in Jung Joon-young Scandal?
In a startling revelation featured in a BBC News documentary released on May 19th, the reporter who first covered the illegal filming allegations against Jung Joon-young in September 2016 disclosed that the victim faced severe…
HYBE Exposes Allegations of Min Hee-jin’s Manipulation in NewJeans’ Case
In a recent development, HYBE has come forward with revelations concerning allegations of manipulation by ADOR’s CEO, Min Hee-jin, involving NewJeans’ parents. According to reports from a media outlet, messages containing circumstantial evidence suggest Min’s…
In Wake of Harassment Allegations, “Psick Univ” Modifies Jang Won-young Thumbnail
On May 20th, Psick Univ took action to address the controversy surrounding the thumbnail of IVE Jang Won-young’s video on their channel by replacing it. The decision came after criticism from viewers who found the…
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…