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Friday, June 20, 2025

“Boys II Planet” Faces Backlash For Taking Queerbating “Too Far”

Boys II Planet, the long-awaited sequel to Boys Planet, has finally begun and has already made some contestants go viral. The show features 154 contestants competing to join the winning group, including several already-debuted and familiar faces. According to the program, the group will include 14 members: seven from the Chinese trainees and seven from the…

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Korean Husband Stirs Up Controversy With Extreme Fat-shaming Of Wife On National TV

A Korean man has invited heated backlash from netizens after making derogatory remarks about his wife’s previous weight gain. The husband in question | @JTBCVoyage/YouTube The June 19 episode of JTBC‘s reality show Divorce Camp featured the much-talked-about “diet couple” that had appeared in the previous episode as well. The husband, in particular, had made some unsavory…

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

TXT’s Creative Director Seemingly Takes A Jab At CRAVITY Amid Plagiarism Accusations

A HYBE creative director has seemingly called out the fourth-generation boy group, CRAVITY, on social media. CRAVITY | @CRAVITYstarship/Twitter Minchae, the artist who has worked with major HYBE artists, including BTS‘s V and Jin, and TXT, recently posted an Instagram story that many netizens found to be suggestive.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MINCHAE。 (@m.chaee_)  …

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Is DEX Joining Suzy’s New K-Drama?— Agency Addresses Speculations

According to some recent media reports, Single’s Inferno fame DEX (also known as Kim Jin Young) is gearing up to join the cast of Suzy‘s upcoming K-Drama. DEX | @dex_xeb/Instagram On June 19, KST, some Korean media outlets reported that DEX had been cast in Men of the Harem, a new K-Drama led by Suzy in the…

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KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” Teaser Sparks Scathing Backlash

HYBE‘s global girl group KATSEYE is facing pushback from netizens yet again after the release of their upcoming single’s teaser. KATSEYE | @katseyeworld/Instagram On June 19, KST, the group released the second teaser for “Gabriela,” their upcoming song. The video featured all six members looking stunning in telenovela-inspired looks, spiking the anticipation of fans. The final…

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

THE BOYZ’s Unending Scandals Get Huge Event Called Off—Netizens Worried

Amid all of the scandals surrounding THE BOYZ members, current and former, a long-awaited collaborative event with the beloved ESTHER BUNNY character brand has been officially called off. Ju Haknyeon Kicked Out Of THE BOYZ And Has Contract Terminated Following Meeting With Japanese Pornstar The “art collaboration” exhibition was initially set to take place from…

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Ex-Idol Spotted On Sex Offender App, A Possible Future NCT’s Taeil May Face

On June 18, the first trial for former  NCT Taeil‘s sex crime case took place, with the ex-idol admitting guilt. Taeil | SM Entertainment In addition to potential jail time, there are other consequences that the former idol could face, as seen in the case of another idol sentenced for sex crimes. In 2021, ex-B.A.P‘s…

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“Looks Like An Idol” — Mysterious Person At Taeil’s Sex Crime Trial Sparks Speculation

Recently, former NCT‘s Taeil attended the first trial of his sex crime case. During the trial on June 18, details of the assault were revealed, including specifics about the victim. Prosecution Exposes Damning Details Of Former NCT Taeil’s Aggravated Rape Charges Before the trial began, multiple news outlets shared live streams, seeming to catch the…

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

ALLDAY Vs ILLIT— Netizens Compare The Better Fit For Youngseo

Youngseo, a former HYBE idol, recently made her re-debut in the industry as a part of the co-ed group ALLDAY. Youngseo | @youngseo/Instagram Youngseo was originally part of the debut lineup of ILLIT, but in January 2024, she left the group and terminated her contract with BELIFT LAB. Ultimately, ILLIT debuted with five members in March 2024…

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The K-Pop Boy Group Going Viral For Twerking “Better Than Girls” In Official Choreo 

In the aftermath of Boys Planet, many eliminated trainees debuted in other groups due to fan support. However, some, like Wumuti, a trainee who appeared on multiple survival shows, did not have any permanent group plans announced. Wumuti | Mnet This changed in December 2024, when he was the first announced member of XLOV, followed by…

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How J.Y. Park’s Blatant Frustration Quickly Brought ITZY To Tears

In an unprecedented display of fans’ anger, social media was abuzz following the release of ITZY‘s 27-minute-long documentary titled “Kill My Doubt.” The documentary, which gave viewers an intimate look into the making of their pre-debut single “Bet On Me,” quickly stirred controversy as it showed the ITZY members shedding tears in the recording studio…

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Monday, June 16, 2025

HYBE’s New Boy Group Will Reportedly Debut In August

HYBE‘s new boy group will reportedly be debuting in August. According to an exclusive report from JTBC, HYBE’s new boy group will be making their debut in August. They will be spending the next two months finalizing their preparations for their debut and HYBE is also preparing for the reveal of the group name and…

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Legendary Girl Group Member Reveals Heartbreaking Childhood Abuse

In an emotional and candid interview, Kahi, former member of the iconic girl group After School, has opened up about the devastating abuse and neglect she endured growing up, revealing a side of her past that fans had never seen before. On the June 16, 2025, episode of the YouTube program New Beginnings CBS, Kahi…

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Hot Police Officers Go Viral For Their Gorgeous Visuals

There are many kinds of good luck charms, such as four-leaf clovers or a rabbit’ foot, but a hot cop? Well, that’s new. | Nichika Sakurai/Unsplash In China, some police departments offered support to students who were preparing to take their college entrance exams by sending in officers with the badge number 211. These officers…

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Idol’s Ex-Girlfriend Exposes Him Interacting With Pornstars On Secret Account

Recently, POLARIX member Junhyuk was accused of cheating by an ex-partner. POLARIX’s Junhyuk | Idol Youth Entertainment Across several posts on Weibo, a woman claiming to have had a relationship with Junhyuk claimed that the idol had two-timed her, in addition to relying on her financially. In addition to private messages, she shared a photo…

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“New Lisa?” YG Introduces 2nd Member Of New Girl Group, Sparking Decisively Mixed Reactions

On May 25, YG Entertainment announced its upcoming plans for the year, including introducing the company’s new girl group. It was also revealed that the group would have four members who had already been selected. A countdown began for the introduction of the members, with member Evelli being the first introduced. ygngg’s first member gets revealed…

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

MONSTA X’s Minhyuk Addresses Dating Scandal In An Emotional Message—Says He “Can’t Take It Anymore”

After his alleged girlfriend was revealed months ago, MONSTA X‘s Minhyuk has since addressed the dating rumors in a lengthy Bubble message to his fans. MONSTA X Minhyuk’s Explosive Dating Allegations Go Viral The idol was slammed for being in a relationship that, according to some fans, made him neglect his fans. When it was alleged that his influencer…

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“C*mvity…?” K-Pop Fans Get Grossed Out By New Unhinged Concept Photos

As creative as the idea was, the execution of CRAVITY‘s mood teaser and concept photos for their new album has since left K-Pop fans confused and a bit grossed out. CRAVITY | @CRAVITYstarship/X Starting on June 13, 2025 (KST), the STARSHIP Entertainment boy group began revealing their upcoming second album, Dare to Crave. The photos showed CRAVITY…

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Hyeri Exposes How Lee Jung “Fakes” Her On-Screen Personality

In the latest episode of her YouTube show, singer-turned-actress Hyeri revealed the actual personality of celebrity choreographer Lee Jung, best known for her role as a star member of the YGX crew. Lee Jung | @leejung_lee/Instagram On June 13, KST, Lee appeared as a special guest on Hyell’s Club, along with another popular dancer-choreographer, Aiki. (From L to R)…

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Friday, June 13, 2025

Female Idol Exposes Group Mate For Cheating On Her With Another Member — Where Are They Now?

In 2024, members of one of AKB48‘s sister groups went viral over an alleged cheating scandal that involved three of the members themselves. Like AKB48, the Japanese girl group known for cycling members through a graduation system, the Shanghai-based SNH48 operates similarly. SNH48 | Weibo In May 2024, a then-member of the group, 28-year-old Shen…

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