3rd Gen Idol Gains Attention For His Godly Physique At “2025 WATERBOMB Manila”

It may be cold in Korea, where the festival originated, but the weather in Manila was perfect for this year’s first WATERBOMB! 2025 WATERBOMB Manila is taking place on February 22 and 23, with a host of musicians attending. The first night included several popular K-Pop artists including “WATERBOMB Queen” Kwon Eunbi, STAYC, and EXO‘s…

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Group’s Silent Disbandment Seemingly Confirmed With Member’s Departure

Recently, the graduation ceremony for the latest class of Hanlim Arts High School graduates took place. Hanlim is an art school that many idols and trainees attend, even after debuting. Here Are All The K-Pop Idols That Graduated From Hanlim Arts School In 2025 The news of one particular idol graduating sparked some mixed emotions…

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“Inactive” 3rd Gen Group Shock By Releasing Lightstick After 9 Years

When it comes to K-Pop merchandise, lightsticks are one of the most popular and important items to fans. Lightsticks have become a way for fans to identify each other at official K-Pop events and out in “the wild.” This significance is why fans consider it important for groups to have lightsticks. Most groups that have…

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Park Bom’s Absence From 2NE1 Livestream Raises Eyebrows

Park Bom‘s absence from 2NE1‘s recent activity has sparked speculations about her future with the group. Park Bom | @newharoobompark/Instagram On February 20, KST, three members of 2NE1, Sandara Park, CL, and Minzy, hosted a livestream on Instagram. The three idols interacted with fans while they were traveling in a car together.  I love u…

Legendary Idol Admits To Facing Financial Hardships After Leaving Her Group

While it can be easy to assume that celebrities who appear to have successful careers do not have money concerns, this is not always the case. Success is not always measured financially, meaning a star who has appeared in many works or has an established career might not be as rich as you think. A…

EXO’s Chen Calling Out 4th Gen Idol For Lip Syncing Goes Viral

EXO‘s Chen is known for his vocal ability and is considered one of K-Pop’s top vocalists. EXO’s Chen | @CHEN_INB100/X Recently, the idol has been active as a judge on the survival show Be The Next: 9 Stars, a survival program based in the Philippines that is set to debut a new global boy group. He,…

Beloved Celebrity Couple Announces Marriage

One of the most popular and beloved celebrity couples in South Korea is tying the knot soon! Kim Jun Ho and Kim Ji Min, the comedian duo who confirmed their romance back in 2022, recently announced their plan to get married soon. Kim Jun Ho Kim Ji Min The couple announced the engagement through a joint…

Celebrating The Late Kim Sae Ron’s Extraordinary Achievements

On February 16, Kim Sae Ron was found deceased in her home by an acquaintance. Police have since confirmed that Kim’s death would be processed as a death by suicide. Kim Sae Ron | GoldMedalist We believe that Kim Sae Ron made an extreme choice and will process it as a death by suicide. No will…

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Sparks Heavily Mixed Reactions With Merch Prices

BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon is receiving different reactions from netizens for his merch prices. Recently, a post gained attention showcasing some of his merch items, including a ball cap and scarf. The cap is priced at 73,000 KRW (about $51 USD) and the scarf is 68,000 KRW (about $47 USD). Netizens debated the price point for the…

NCT’s Jaehyun Praised For Recent Weight Gain In The Military

Recently, NCT‘s Jaehyun has shown off a new look while in the military. NCT’s Jaehyun | @_jeongjaehyun/Instagram | @_jeongjaehyun/Instagram | @_jeongjaehyun/Instagram In new videos, Jaehyun is performing in the military band — but netizens are more surprised by something else. With his recent weight gain, his face appears much fuller… …and netizens are loving his…

Popular Actor Goes Viral For His Reason For Not Holding Fan Meetings

On February 17, actor Seo Kang Joon appeared on Shin Dong Yup’s YouTube channel with the cast of the upcoming MBC drama Undercover High School. | Fantagio In the episode, Seo Kang Joon’s reason for not holding fan events for promotions garnered much attention online. Shin Dong Yup recalled something he had heard from a…

“The Man From Nowhere” Director Speaks After Kim Sae Ron’s Passing

Director Lee Jung Beom, who directed the popular movie The Man From Nowhere, appeared at Kim Sae Ron’s funeral. | CJ ENM On February 17, he expressed his heartbreaking feelings through a short interview. I owe a lot to Sae Ron. I thought of her like a daughter. I think this will be one of…

Chungha Sparks Speculations Of Discord Between Her And Jay Park

Singer Chungha’s recent appearance on the popular YouTube show, ZIP Daesung has sparked speculations about her relationship with Jay Park. Chungha | @chungha_official/Instagram Currently, Chugnha is signed under the label MORE VISION, which was founded by Jay Park. He is also the CEO of the company. Jay Park | @morevision.kr/Instagram In the latest episode of…

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Spotted Cozied Up With Rumored Boyfriend During Outing With “The White Lotus” Cast

BLACKPINK‘s Lisa was recently spotted on an outing with rumored boyfriend Frederic Arnault. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Frederic Arnault | Tag Heuer Lisa is currently in Thailand after appearing at the premiere event for The White Lotus. The idol-actress stunned fans with her appearance at the event after previously appearing at the American premiere. Netizens couldn’t help but…

Stray Kids’ Han Shows His Tattoo After Being Forbidden To — Sparking Criticism

While less common in the past, more and more K-Pop idols sport tattoos as the practice becomes more socially accepted amongst younger people. TWICE’s Chaeyoung However, Stray Kids‘ Han recently became a hot topic after a discussion surrounding his tattoos and JYP Entertainment‘s protocols around them. Stray Kids’ Han | Dispatch Fans have been waiting…

TenAsia Accuses NJZ’s (NewJeans) Parents Of Intimidation

The Korean media outlet, TenAsia, has responded to NJZ (NewJeans) publicly calling out its reporter for allegedly spreading false information. NJZ On February 14, the official PR account of the group, run by the members’ parents, made an explosive post calling out the publication for an article that claimed that the group was unofficially being managed by…

Aespa’s Giselle Goes Viral For Her Visuals While Walking — No Literally

Aespa‘s Giselle is known as one of K-Pop’s “hot girls” and often goes viral for everything she does. aespa’s Giselle In particular, the talented idol’s visuals have always been a hot topic, earning praise throughout the years. Giselle has proven time and time again, that she can make anything look good. Recently, Giselle’s virality was…

BLACKPINK’s Rosé Faces Mixed Reactions To Her New Dance Performance

On February 12, BLACKPINK’s Rosé released the performance video for “number one girl.” BLACKPINK’s Rosé An official music video for the popular track was released in November 2024, and many fans were thrilled about it. The video was filmed at Espaces d’Abraxas, Noisy-le-Grand, France, a location familiar to those who have watched the Hunger Games…

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes A Jaw-Dropping, Main Event Entrance At “The White Lotus” Event

Ahead of the premiere of The White Lotus season 3, the cast, including BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, has appeared at premiere events. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | HALCYON Following an event in America, a special premiere event occurred in Thailand, the setting for the new season and Lisa’s home. As you can imagine, fans were thrilled to have the idol appear…

ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky Hit In The Face During Scary Mobbing

ZEROBASEONE‘s Ricky recently experienced a scary mobbing situation. ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky On February 13, Ricky traveled to Shanghai, China, for a schedule and was photographed arriving at the airport. Many were excited about the idol’s schedule, considering the complaints they have raised with WakeOne about its treatment of the idol. However, as Ricky arrived at a…