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Showing posts with label KPOP Corner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KPOP Corner. Show all posts

Friday, May 16, 2025

Gorgeous 4th-Generation Female Idol Whose Visuals Are Being “Wasted” By Her Smaller Agency

There are plenty of fourth-generation K-Pop girl group idols who are being praised for their beauty these days. Visuals like IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung, aespa‘s Karina, and NMIXX‘s Sullyoon have become known for their beauty as well as their musical talents, regularly getting recognized for their gorgeous appearance. Karina (aespa) | SBS There are some idols from smaller labels, though, that…

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Idol Girl Group Announces Their Disbandment Just One Year After Debuting

Some idol groups stay together for decades. Others, unfortunately, are not nearly as long-lived. After just one year together, one girl group is splitting up.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 彼方ねむ (@_zz_nemu) Shirayuri to Ame is a six-member Japanese idol girl group that debuted on April 11, 2024. They…

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Why BIGBANG’s Taeyang Bans Wife Min Hyo Rin From Listening To His Music

BIGBANG‘s Taeyang confessed that he doesn’t always let his wife, actress Min Hyo Rin, listen to his unfinished music, but his love for her is evident through his music. | YG Entertainment In Taeyang’s [Down to Earth] DOCUMENTARY FILM PART 2, posted on his YouTube channel, the singer showed behind-the-scenes footage of his life. From press conferences…

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

15-Year-Old Arrested For Murder Makes A Chilling Confession About His Victim

On May 12, police were called by a passerby who found an injured woman lying in the street. She was unconscious and bleeding from wounds to her back and her head. | Kyodo News The call was made in Chiba, Japan at around 5:10 p.m after what appeared to be a random stabbing in Wakaba…

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5th Gen Group’s Shock With Chart Performance After Heavy Backlash From Music Critics

Recently, the girl group tripleS made their comeback with ASSEMBLE25. ASSEMBLE25 is the group’s second full album and is the most recent to feature the entire group rather than subunits. To celebrate the release of their album, the group held a showcase, where fans and media members were present. tripleS More then one of the media…

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Idol Marries His Alleged Sasaeng Fan, Reunites With His Members At Wedding

On Valentine’s Day, an idol made a surprise announcement; he planned to marry his girlfriend, who allegedly used to be his sasaeng (stalker fan). Now, the newlywed couple is celebrating their marriage in Bali with friends and family. QKO and Zhao Lei | Zhao Lei/Weibo In 2016, the Chinese survival show X-Fire formed the boy group X-NINE,…

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NJZ (NewJeans) Fan Condemned For Publicly Referencing The Group With ILLIT Present

ILLIT recently performed at Sogang University’s festival. | @illit_official/X Chaos ensued when a fan of NJZ (formerly known as NewJeans) publicly mentioned NJZ when ILLIT was preparing for their performance. The MC at the festival had asked if anyone had an upcoming important date, such as a birthday. Someone had shouted “NewJeans Haerin‘s birthday,” leading…

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

11 Celebrities, Including Boy Group Members And Actors, Detained In Military Service Dodging Investigation

An ongoing investigation into suspected conscription dodging has gained international attention. So far, the high-profile case has led to an attempted murder charge, raids, and arrests. Darren Wang In Taiwan, the age of conscription is 18. Men are required to serve in the military for one year before their 36th birthday. In December 2022, President…

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Idol-Turned-Actress Is Reportedly Dating A Famous Fan Who Stanned Her For 14 Years

After 14 years of supporting his favorite star, one “successful fan” is now reportedly in a serious relationship with her. Sashihara Rino Recently, Japanese news outlet Shukan Bunshun reported that 32-year-old actress Sashihara Rino–a former member of the idol girl groups HKT48, AKB48, and STU48–is dating her fan of 14 years, Inukai Atsuhiro. Inukai Atsuhiro…

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Park Shin Hye’s Latest K-Drama Wins Big At Prestigious International Film Festival

2024 was a milestone year for actress Park Shin Hye as she delivered back-to-back remarkable performances in multiple K-Dramas. And it turns out that she is still reaping the sweet rewards of her hard work. Park Shin Hye | Yonhap Park Shin Hye’s most acclaimed portrayal in 2024 was for the SBS fantasy legal drama, The Judge from Hell.…

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SM Entertainment Sparks Backlash For “Unnecessary” Plastic Surgery On Trainees

SM Entertainment is under fire for giving “unnecessary” plastic surgery to a trainee. SM Town in LA | SM Entertainment SMTR25‘s Justin, formerly known as JJ, is gaining attention in new photos from SM TOWN in LA. Compared to his previous appearance, netizens noted a stark difference. Despite already having defind facial features, he emerged…

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Monday, May 12, 2025

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Receives Mixed Reactions For His Latest Ambassadorship 

BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon is gaining attention for his latest brand deal. | @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram He was recently revealed as the new model for The Venti coffee shop, replacing Single’s Inferno’s Dex as the face of the brand. | @theventi_official/Instagram The brand posted a short promotional video on their social media account introducing G-Dragon.   View this post on…

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Who Was The Best-Dressed K-Pop Idol At The “2025 Met Gala”? Vote Now!

On May 5, several K-Pop stars attended the 2025 Met Gala. This year’s theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a celebration of Black dandy styling. Who, in your opinion, was the best-dressed idol on the blue carpet? Votes can be cast once every 2 hours until the voting period ends. Why does your pick deserve to…

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

BABYMONSTER’s Rami Defended From Plastic Surgery Allegations

Recently, it was announced that BABYMONSTER‘s Rami would be going on hiatus. BABYMONSTER’s Rami | YG Entertainment On May 9, it was announced that Rami would be going on a hiatus due to health concerns and would not participate in the group’s upcoming Asian tour. It was mentioned that she had been undergoing treatment since…

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4th Gen Idol Exposes Just How Broke His Agency Is — Alarming Fans

Recently, GHOST9’s Prince gained attention for his recent social media post. GHOST9’s Prince | Maroo Entertainment Prince is active on social media, often sharing accounts of his life as an idol. He initially gained attention for his “practice room meals” series before transitioning to his accounts, which have over 800,000 followers combined. @prince.vatani 10baht if u…

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Popular “Sky Castle” Actress Divorces Movie Director Husband After 11 Months Of Marriage

Actress Kim Bo Ra, who has recently made headlines after losing her best friend and fellow actress Kim Sae Ron, has since shared another shocking update from her life. Well-known and loved for her roles in hit K-Dramas like Sky Castle, Her Private Life, and Touch, Kim Bo Ra shared on May 10, 2025, that her 11-month…

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“All-Natural” Actress Gets Frustrated With Fellow Actors Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures

Korean celebrities and their long lists of cosmetic procedures to upkeep their looks are no secret; With time, more celebrities have become comfortable enough to talk about what kind of work they get done. Lee Hyori Admits To Facing Side Effects From Botox But in the latest video for Sunwoo Yong Yeo‘s YouTube channel, the veteran…

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K-Drama Couple’s “Awkward” First Kiss Scene Triggers Mixed Reactions

In the latest episode of tvN‘s K-Drama Resident Playbook, lead couple Go Youn Jung and Jung Jun Won made their relationship official with a first kiss. However, the kiss scene, as highly anticipated as it was, has since triggered some mixed reactions from the viewers. “Resident Playbook” co-stars Jung Jun Won (left) and Go Youn Jung (right) |…

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Former Idol’s Abusive Behavior And Language Resurfaces As He Attempts New Entertainment Career 

In 2010, the boy group TEEN TOP debuted under TOP Media, a label created by Andy Lee of SHINHWA. TEEN TOP | TOP Media The group gained considerable popularity and remained active despite contract terminations and L. Joe‘s departure. In 2023, the group planned to reunite as five for their first comeback in four years,…

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Latest Update In Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Trial Sparks Reactions

There has been an update in former NCT Taeil‘s upcoming trial. Taeil | SM Entertainment The first trial date for Taeil, who was previously indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a woman, has been postponed to June. According to Maeil Business Star on May 9, the first hearing — initially scheduled for May 12 at…

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