2PM’s Ok Taecyeon Responds To Kim Jaejoong And Jun. K “Criticizing” Him

2PM’s Jun. K recently guested on Episode 49 of former TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong‘s YouTube interview series Jaefriends. As they’re both idols from 2nd Gen K-Pop groups, they have known each other for many years and are comfortable with each other. Yet, Jaejoong confessed that 2PM had an influence on him and his members. They…

Former Idol Accused Of Bullying And Arranging An Assault On Group Mate Makes Controversial Return

Former member of NGT48 Ogina Yuka has made her first attempt at returning to YouTube. Ogina Yuka NGT48 is an offshoot of AKB48 and functions similarly, with a rotating line-up of members that perform at their home theater in Niigata City. Two years after the group’s official debut in 2017, a shocking scandal resulted in…

Late “Parasite” Actor Lee Sun Kyun To Be Honored At Busan International Film Festival

On August 23, 2024 (KST), the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) announced that it will honor the late actor Lee Sun Kyun with a special screening and a dedicated award. | BIFF The special screening, announced to have been titled “Beautiful Person, Lee Sun Kyun,” will feature six of Lee’s most remarkable works—including the…

The Best Singers In SEVENTEEN, Ranked

Every one of SEVENTEEN‘s members brings a unique vocal color to the group. They’re all extremely talented performers, but who will be crowned “Best Singer”? Fans voted. These are the results: 12. Vernon Vernon received 1% of the vote (17 votes). | Pledis Entertainment 11. Dino and The8 Dino and The8 tied, having received 2%…

Group’s Lightstick Banned Before Their Malaysia Concert

Last year, Korean hip-hop group Epik High shocked and amused fans with the release of their first lightstick, titled “Park Kyu Bong,” a playful pun that sounds like “F*ck You Bong” in Korean. It perfectly embodies the rebellious spirit that resonates with the group’s music and ethos. It’s even shaped like a hand giving the middle…

Unexpected Group Surpasses aespa, (G)I-DLE, And NewJeans

The dark horse of K-Pop is back and making history again! PLAVE | VLAST On August 21 (KST), the fifth-generation virtual idol group PLAVE suddenly dominated Melon‘s TOP100 chart by snapping up seven out of the Top 10 spots. PLAVE | VLAST Within the first hour of its release, PLAVE’s new single, “Pump Up The…

Why Comedian Kim Shin Young Turned Down A Whopping $1.5M In Ad Offer

Comedian Kim Shin Young is one of South Korea’s most loved TV personalities. In addition to her adorable character, she is also known for her incredible transformation. Comedian Kim Shin Young | MBC Her decision to lose weight was sparked when a hospital health check-up became a scare. On multiple occasions, Kim talked about the doctor’s…