In 2017, the second season of Produce 101 aired, showing the selection process for the boy group WANNA ONE. WANNAONE Like the previous season’s winners, I.O.I., WANNA ONE saw significant popularity before the group’s disbandment in 2019. Afterward, the members began other activities, with some debuting in new groups or as solo artists. In the case of Lai…
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Mukbang Star Shares Haunting Warning Before Dying From Lifestyle
Mukbang is a type of video that features a person eating large quantities of food in front of the camera. While it is considered entertaining to viewers, it can have serious consequences for the content creators themselves. A popular star recently shared her own warning before tragically passing away. According to Chinese media, a Chinese…
“School Bully Accusations” K-Drama Actor Suddenly Announces Halt In Acting Activities
Actor Jo Byung Gyu (also known as Cho Byeong Gyu) has revealed that he will temporarily step away from acting as he prepares to enlist in the military, with the announcement coming as his years-long legal battle over school bullying allegations continues. On September 6, Jo appeared in a video uploaded to the YouTube channel…
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
“Embarrassing…” — Stray Kids Star’s Comments About Not Making “Hit” Songs Trigger Mixed Reactions
K-Pop fans are often the first to want their faves’ accomplishments recognized, but a recent push by Stray Kids fans has sparked mixed reactions. Stray Kids | JYP Entertainment The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) catalogs songs and those involved in their production. Many idols have achieved full membership status based on their contributions, and…
Top Idol’s Enlistment “Exposes” His Alleged Cosmetic Procedure
With so much focus placed on visuals, it’s not surprising that stars sometimes will get cosmetic work done. This can range from procedures like dental work to full blown plastic surgery. An idol’s recent enlistment has sparked attention for seemingly exposing his cosmetic work. Earlier in his career, SEVENTEEN Mingyu’s hairline featured a widow’s…
HYBE Group’s “Freaky As F*ck” Lyrics Written By Younger Group Gain Attention
Recently, &TEAM returned with their second Korean mini-album following their previous Korean release, Back to Life. &TEAM | YX Labels The highly anticipated album was celebrated with a showcase where fans could see the group perform the title track, “Mark On Me.” During the showcase, the group also showed off other performances, including some of…
BTS Jungkook’s Actions On Stage Spark Huge Criticism Linked To Female Idols
BTS Jungkook‘s actions on stage during a recent performance have sparked huge criticism, linked to the treatment of female idols. BTS’s Jungkook | @hublot/Instagram BTS have recently held shows in LA. [#오늘의방탄]260906 BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LOS ANGELES#방탄소년단 #BTS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_NA#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LA pic.twitter.com/5yWlaqtKrv — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) September 7, 2026 During one of the performances, netizens were…
Case Against Kim Soo Hyun For “Grooming” Minor Kim Sae Ron Effectively Closed
The case in which the family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron and Kim Se Ui, CEO of the Garosero Research Institute, filed charges against actor Kim Soo Hyun for violating the Child Welfare Act and false accusation has effectively come to an end. The late Kim Sae Ron’s family alleged in May last…
Monday, September 7, 2026
Haha Opens Up About Having Panic Disorder And How Yoo Jae Suk Helped Him
TV personality Haha opened up about having experienced panic disorder and expressed deep gratitude toward Yoo Jae Suk, who stood by his side. On the episode of KBS 2TV’s Boss in the Mirror aired on September 6th, Haha appeared alongside comedians Yang Sang Guk, Park Young Jin, and Kim Won Hyo, members of the content…
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Top K-Drama Actress Announces Surprise Marriage To Canadian
Actress Baek Jin Hee is getting married! On September 7, Baek Jin Hee’s agency, Management AM9, officially confirmed reports that the 36-year-old actress will tie the knot early next year. “Baek Jin Hee will hold her wedding in Seoul on January 23 next year. Her fiancé is an older non-celebrity who resides in Canada.” According…
Top Actor Once Linked With BLACKPINK Lisa Announces Marriage
Popular Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi has announced his surprise marriage. On September 6, Sakaguchi personally announced through his paid fan club that he had married a non-celebrity woman whom he had been dating. His agency subsequently confirmed the marriage to Japanese media. “This is a personal matter, but I have married the non-celebrity woman I…
Beloved K-Pop Idol Sells Only 2 Albums In A Day, Gains Attention For Alleged Reaction
As time has passed, the emphasis on selling physical albums has only increased for those in the K-Pop industry. Fans love collecting different versions of their favorite releases, while a measure of a group’s success is the total number of albums sold. Many singers have achieved massive heights in album sales; several have hit the…
5th Gen Group Win 1st Daesang Award With Near “Disbandment” Song
On September 6, the SPOTV KPOP Awards 2026 (formerly known as the Circle Chart Awards) took place, honoring a host of K-Pop stars. Throughout the night, various awards were presented, including the highest award tiers, Bonsang and Daesang. A fifth-generation girl group has made history at the award show, taking home their first-ever grand prize.…
Saturday, September 5, 2026
JYPE Idol’s Current Whereabouts Following Abuse Allegations, Including A Suicide Attempt, Spark Heartbreak
In 2025, many were shocked when KG, a former member of VCHA, announced her departure from the group and filed a lawsuit against JYP Entertainment’s U.S. branch, alleging abuse. VCHA’s KG Announces Her Departure + Legal Action Against JYP Entertainment Over Abuse And Mistreatment The girl group VCHA was formed through the survival show A2K (America2Korea), which featured J.Y. Park forming…
K-Pop Star Announces Marriage To Female Singer With A Song
Solo artist Taewoo is getting married! Taewoo Taewoo initially made his solo debut in 2021, following an appearance in the survival program Vocal Play 2. After competing in Sing Again 2, Taewoo appeared on Build Up, the survival program that formed the group B.D.U. In a post on his Instagram, he shared the news, along with photos…
Friday, September 4, 2026
Beloved Actress Blames Herself While Raising 2-Month-Old Son
A beloved Korean actress expressed concern about her 2-month-old son and shared her feelings of responsibility and guilt as a mother. On September 4th, a video titled “A sleepless dawn for moms… 2-month-old infant parenting diary” was posted on YouTube by Nam Bo Ra. In the video, Nam Bo Ra visits a hospital for her…
Previously Covered-Up Truths About The “I Live Alone” Controversy Come Out
The production team of MBC‘s I Live Alone finally bowed their heads over the controversy surrounding Jun Hyun Moo‘s spontaneous trip to Kazakhstan. Earlier, I Live Alone aired on August 14th and 21st episodes showing Jun Hyun Moo deciding spontaneously at Incheon International Airport to travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan for a one-night, two-day holiday. Questions…
BLACKPINK Lisa’s New Release Faces Serious Accusations From Syrian Artist
BLACKPINK member Lisa has just dropped her new music video, “SaWaDiKa,” and it has already become one of the most talked-about releases in recent months. Lisa | Vanity Fair Amid the praise and the criticism for the song, Lisa has found herself in the middle of a serious accusation from a London-based Syrian artist, Zeina. In…
Rape-Accused Actor Cast In K-Drama About Sexual Awareness, Internet Up In Flames
An upcoming tvN K-Drama has stirred up major controversy over the casting of actor Lee Jin Wook. Lee Jin Wook Recently, it was reported that Lee and Girls’ Generation member YoonA were gearing up to begin filming the upcoming K-Drama, titled Unnatural. The series is based on the popular Japanese drama by the same name. #LimYoonA…
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Popular Female Idol “Caught” Lurking On Fan Accounts Following Recent Messages
Recently, NMIXX’s Haewon sent messages to fans asking a question she was curious about. In the post, she asked fans whether they had more than one fan account on social media. I’m curious about something. Do you guys have just one Twitter account or use multiple accounts? You guys are not logging into the account…
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