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The criticism is aimed at Mnet about its treatment of K-Bands. Koreaboo 16 minutes ago K-Pop is very diverse. Among an array of talented idols, there are also huge K-Pop bands that are showcasing their own style of music, including the likes of DAY6, N.Flying, CNBLUE, ONEWE, LUCY, XdinaryHeroes, and many more. Members of DAY6 |…

If his visuals weren’t enough, the source of the photos were heartwarming. Koreaboo 23 minutes ago New photos of BTS‘s V have been shared while the idol is enlisted for his military service. BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram At the end of 2023, V and RM enlisted for their military service (followed by Jungkook and Jimin),…

He made his message clear during his trip to Korea. Koreaboo 16 minutes ago Popular streamer who made NewJeans‘ song “ETA” go viral among locals hit back at HYBE during his visit to Korea. The members of NewJeans | @newjeans_ADOR At the start of October, netizens were shocked as NewJeans’ song “ETA” suddenly went viral…

SM definitely has the eye! 21 minutes ago As one of the most prominent entertainment agencies in K-Pop, SM Entertainment (SME hereon) enjoys a reputation of creating some of the biggest names in the industry. While artists like Girls’ Generation, SHINee, Red Velvet, and aespa are some of the crown jewels of SME’s roster, there…

It was a fact-checking video! Koreaboo Just now SHINee‘s Minho did some fact-checking when it came to revealing the “rules” for SM Entertainment visuals. Recently, Minho appeared on Girls’ Generation Hyoyeon‘s YouTube channel. [Video could not be displayed] During the video, it was pointed out that Minho is one of the visuals of SM Entertainment…

Art director and CEO of Bitnaneun Studio Park Si Young garnered much attention for his Instagram story calling out HYBE. | parksiiyoung/Instagram “Wow…I checked the news for the first time in a while and saw something so dirty. I’ve worked for over twenty years for a large PR agency’s marketing team, but this is the…

Congrats to the couple! Koreaboo 53 minutes ago According to media reports, former Miss Korea and actress Kim Min Kyung will marry next month in Gangnam, Seoul. | _minkyungkim_/Instagram It was reported that Kim and her fiancé decided to get married through trust and affection. | _minkyungkim_/Instagram They revealed that they first started dating after…

They don’t see anything wrong with his message. Koreaboo 1 hour ago Amid the recent HYBE internal document controversy, SEVENTEEN’s Joshua is receiving negative responses for his Weverse messages. | Weverse On October 30, he posted a photo online with messages to fans.     | Weverse Good morning CARATs. Are you guys taking care…

She couldn’t hold it in any longer. Koreaboo 1 hour ago Actress Seo Yuri’s reason for getting a divorce garnered much attention online. | TV Chosun On October 29, she appeared on TV Chosun’s Now Alone and revealed the moment she decided to get a divorce after five years of marriage. Popular Actress Lashes Out…

BTS’s Jin recently appeared as the last guest for season four of KStarNextDoor4, hosted by Jonathan. | @kstarsnextdoor/X In the episode, they covered many topics, including Jonathan ignoring Jin’s texts, Jin’s struggle with making friends, and more. They also talked about how much was appropriate for wedding congratulatory money. I think the amount of congratulatory money…

He felt like he was being pushed into a corner. Koreaboo 1 hour ago On October 30, G-Dragon appeared on tvN’s You Quiz On The Block and expressed his honest feelings about returning with a solo album after seven years. This was his first time appearing on a variety show in 12 years. I started…

HYBE’s internal documents, which are already causing a stir in the industry, grew even bigger when an email in which chairman Bang Si Hyuk instructed the writer to add additional people to the list was revealed. | Yonhap On October 30, HYBE’s Lee Jae Sang posted an official apology, but the situation doesn’t seem to…

The release of internal documents from HYBE has recently been a hot topic. Across these documents, there have been many K-Pop groups not under HYBE Labels discussed by the company, and many were mentioned in ways that were not so complimentary. Here is a list of the groups that were included and why. 1. RIIZE…

Which ones have you seen? 4 hours ago A popular Korean entertainment magazine, Joy News 24, recently conducted a survey to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Participants were asked about the best K-dramas, actors, singers, and so on in 2024. The survey, which took place from September 30 to October 8, was conducted among 200 industry…

She plays a teenage character in the drama. 38 minutes ago SNL Korea recently received public criticism over its parody of the character of Jeongnyeon from Kim Tae Ri’s latest K-Drama, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. The parody sexualized the character of Jeongnyeon in various ways in the episode that aired on Saturday, October 26.…

He was confronted for his repeated, offensive actions. 4 hours ago A controversial streamer named Johnny Somali has sparked public outrage in South Korea after desecrating a memorial of comfort women. Johnny Somali | SCMP Somali livestreamed himself while kissing the Statue of Peace at Itaewon, a memorial dedicated to the countless Korean women who…

Jonathan isn’t the best texter. 1 hour ago BTS‘s Jin has beef with friend Jonathan… sort of. Jonathan (left) and Jin (right) | 동네스타K/YouTube Jin recently guested on the last episode of KStarNextDoor4, hosted by Jonathan. Jonathan asked Jin about his celebrity friends and how the idol is known to have only a few close…

“Why go this far…” 4 hours ago A malicious YouTuber, Park, who runs the gossip channel Sojang has been known to slander celebrities including IVE‘s Wonyoung and BTS‘s V and Jungkook. Recently, she has been sentenced to 4 years in jail. Park, owner of Sojang | Dispatch However, it has now come to light that…

He got candid with Jonathan. 5 hours ago BTS‘s Jin seems like a popular guy, but he doesn’t have that many friends, so he claims. Jin Jin recently guested on the last episode of KStarNextDoor4, hosted by Jonathan. Jonathan asked Jin about his small friend group. | 동네스타K/YouTube Jonathan: Is it true that you don’t…

“Did they put no effort into it?” 4 hours ago TXT‘s merch for ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’ Pop-Up Store is gaining attention for all the wrong reasons. | @TXT_bighit/Twitter Some of the clothing items consist of a t-shirt, long sleeve, hoodie, and crewneck, and range from $32 to $64 USD. | Weverse However, the designs…

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She will not be allowed to perform. Koreaboo 4 hours ago A famous transgender icon and television host is reportedly facing a ban. If enforced, the ban will block her from performing in the city of Guangzhou, China later this year. Jin Xing before and after her gender re-assignment surgery | SCMP Jin Xing, known as…