Actor Hirofumi Arai, also known as Park Kyung Bae, recently returned to acting. Hirofumi Arai | Cut Hirofumi Arai is a Zainichi South Korean, meaning his family migrated to Japan before 1945, and he held a specific type of citizenship in the country until 2005, when he became a South Korean citizen. He began his…
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Showing posts with label KPOP Corner. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Hearts2Hearts Ian’s Performance Of aespa Karina’s Solo Song Sparks Explosive Reactions
Recently, fans slammed SM Entertainment for the announcement of Hearts2Hearts Ian‘s solo stage. Hearts2Hearts’ Ian | @IanToT1009/Twitter Particularly, many were upset that the song she performed (“UP” by aespa‘s Karina) has never been performed by Karina herself on a major stage. aespa’s Karina “Robbed” Of Major Opportunity By SM Entertainment, Sparking Outrage Her special stage…
Kids’ Drawings Of aespa’s Karina And IVE’s Wonyoung Ignite Online Frenzy
Children’s drawings of aespa’s Karina and IVE’s Wonyoung recently went viral online, sparking a debate. | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @for_everyoung10/Instagram The two starred as nuns for a surprise Christmas project, a cinematic advertisement for Google Gemini. However, the drawings of each of them done on set by children stole the spotlight with their stark differences. The…
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
NPR’s “Humiliating” Mention Of SEVENTEEN In Year-End List Triggers Heavily Mixed Reactions
Earlier this year, SEVENTEEN appeared on NPR‘s (National Public Radio) “Tiny Desk” Series. SEVENTEEN | Pledis NPR is the United States’ public radio network, and “Tiny Desk Concert” features famous musicians performing on a tiny desk/space. Tiny Desk Concert | Zayrha Rodriguez SEVENTEEN’s episode of the program was shared in late November 2025 and featured six…
BTS’s V Shocks With Unrecognizable Transformation For New Photoshoot
BTS‘s V recently announced his upcoming “TYPE 非” photobook. However, in his latest photos, fans can barely recognize him at first glance! BTS’s V | VOGUE Trying out a variety of new concepts for the photobook, he shocked fans everywhere with bold and extravagant styling: He wore bold blue eyeshadow, dramatic pink blush, and light…
Monday, December 29, 2025
Longtime Actress Reveals She’s “Retired” And Now Preparing For Marriage
On December 29, 2025 (KST), Han Bo Bae‘s fans received some exciting news from the actress, who revealed what she has been up to and what’s ahead in her life. She took to her Instagram, penning a long message for the first time since her last update in October 2022. Actress Han Bo Bae |…
TC Candler’s 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025 — Here Are All The K-Pop And Korean Stars
TC Candler just released the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025. Here are all the K-Pop stars and/or Korean celebrities who made the list! 97. Lee Ju Eun 72. Mini 72. Shuhua (i-dle) 68. Ningning (aespa) 66. Gehlee (UNIS) 64. Chaeyeong (ITZY) 61. Chuu 59. Yuqi (i-dle) 56. Ella (MEOVV) 52. Seulgi (Red Velvet) 51.…
A Full List Of The “2025 APAN Star Awards” Winners
The 2025 APAN Star Awards celebrated the best in Korean television, honoring standout dramas, actors, and creators who captured our hearts this year. Check out the full list of winners below. Grand Prize (Daesang) IU – When Life Gives You Tangerines Drama of the Year When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Best Director Kim Won…
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Never Give Up: Idol Finally Will Debut After 6 Survival Shows
The route to becoming an idol can take many years for some, sometimes involving unexpected detours, to finally reach that goal. For some, it is an extended training period, such as TWICE’s Jihyo, who was a trainee for 10 years. TWICE’s Jihyo Recently, a male trainee just confirmed his debut after several years of appearing…
5 K-Pop Groups That Could Face Disbandment In 2026
The K-Pop industry is known for the infamous “7-year curse,” a term that refers to the common disbandment of groups around seven years after their debut, usually due to the end of their initial contracts. As 2026 marks the seventh year since several groups debuted in 2019, there is a possibility of contract expiration and…
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Imagine Asking A Stranger To Take Your Photo — And That “Stranger” Is One Of K-Pop’s Most Popular Idols
K-Pop idols have plenty of skills, and one that really doesn’t have anything to do with music but is extremely important is the art of taking photos. Whether it’s selfies or of their other members, some idols even have classes in how to take the perfect photo. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is a queen of the mirror…
“Taken By BTS’s Jungkook?” — aespa Winter’s Instagram Post Triggers Heated Reactions
aespa’s Winter has once again become the center of heated debate amid dating rumors with BTS’s Jungkook. The girl group star’s most recent Instagram post has sparked viral posts, which in turn have triggered heated reactions. Winter recently shared a few images on her personal Instagram account. The idol was seen posing on different parts…
Friday, December 26, 2025
Former Idol-Turned-TikToker Reveals “Weight Gain,” Shocks Fans With Another Unrecognizable Transformation
Former After School member and actress Lizzy, who is now signed under a TikTok content creator management agency, wowed her fans again with her latest update, capturing her noticeably changed appearance. Lizzy | @luvlyzzy/Instagram On December 25, 2025 (KST), Lizzy posted multiple photos on her Instagram, writing, “Merry Christmas, everyone,” and “I’ve been eating well lately, so I’ve gained a little weight.”…
Former NCT Member Taeil’s Appeal Rejected, Sentence Upheld
On December 26, 2025 (KST), the South Korean Supreme Court’s First Division dismissed the final appeals submitted by former NCT member-turned-criminal Taeil and his two accomplices. Former NCT member Taeil | Dispatch Earlier, Taeil had appealed his three-year and six-month sentence. Now that the Supreme Court has rejected the disgraced idol’s final appeal, Taeil will serve…
Beloved “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Actor’s Daughter Grows Up Looking Just Like NewJeans’ Haerin
MBC‘s hit show Dad! Where Are We Going? captured massive public attention when it aired from 2014 to 2015, with the adorable children of the celebrity cast quickly winning hearts nationwide. The three daughters of actor Jung Woong In, who appeared in Season 2, were no exception. And on December 26, 2025 (KST), his middle…
Park Yoochun’s “Troublemaker” Ex-Fiancée Revealed To Have Given Birth While On The Run From Drug Investigation
On Christmas Eve, 2025 (KST), Namyang Dairy‘s heiress Hwang Hana—also known as the troublemaker ex-fiancée of former TVXQ member Park Yoochun—was arrested after evading her drug investigation for a year. According to the initial reports on her extradition, Hwang Hana voluntarily turned herself in. This prompted public curiosity over why she chose to do so after spending…
Thursday, December 25, 2025
K-Pop’s “Must-Have” Item? Idol Trainee-Turned-Influencer Reveals Shocking Before-and-After With Controversial “Tone-Up Cream”
Idol School and PRODUCE 48 contestant Lee Si An, perhaps better known for her appearance on Netflix‘s hit dating show Single’s Inferno, showed the shocking result of using a “tone-up cream”—a controversial cosmetic product that has become a “must” for K-Pop idols chasing the light, pale look. TV star Lee Si An | @youseeany/Instagram Tone-up creams have been around…
Viral “BTS Jin Lookalike” Actor Opens Up About His High-Profile Dating Scandal
In his latest interview, Dynamite Kiss actor Kim Mu Jun—better known to K-Pop fans for being BTS Jin‘s doppelganger—opened up about what he learned after being swept up in a high-profile dating rumor earlier in 2025. Actor Kim Mu Jun | @junmu_/Instagram Back in April, Kim Mu Jun found himself embroiled in the Japanese actress Mei Nagano‘s…
Top Actress Calls Out Co-Star For Villainous Behavior On Set
Actress Go Joon Hee has drawn significant attention after calling out one of her fellow actresses for her problematic behavior. Go Jun Hee | @gojunhee/Instagram Go recently appeared as a guest on the YouTube channel Gangnam Unnie in a video where she and other guests shared their experiences of working with “workplace villains.” During the…
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Singer Accuses Media Outlet Of Publishing Fake Messages With Married Ex-Agency Chairperson
Singer MC Mong has addressed the allegations of having an extramarital affair with Cha Ga Won, the chairperson of his former agency, One Hundred. MC Mong | Namu Wiki On December 24, KST, the Korean media outlet, The Fact, made a series of KakaoTalk conversations between MC Mong and Cha, the married Chairperson, which hinted at an improper…
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