Actress Yang Jin Sung is reported to have left the industry after getting married and giving birth. Yang Jin Sung On January 29, SPOTV News reported that it was belatedly revealed that actress Yang Jin Sung had left the industry after getting married and giving birth to her first child. The report states that the […]
Chungha Almost Retired From The K-Pop Industry
After achieving massive success as a solo artist, Chungha left MNH Entertainment and took a hiatus from being an idol. She told LACHICA‘s Gabee about how rough that time was and recently went into detail about who prevented her from retiring from the K-Pop industry altogether. Chungha | @chungha.art/Instagram During an episode of Omniscient Interfering […]
10 K-Pop Idols That Fans Think Will Be In The Industry For The Long Run
While all K-Pop idols have a passion for music and performing to some degree, there are a few who really stand out as seeming to live to be on stage and it’s hard to imagine them ever not being a performer. These are the idols that, even if they’re in a group that eventually disbands, […]
NewJeans’ “Ditto” Receives Platinum Certification By The Recording Industry Association Of Japan
According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the K-Pop girl group NewJeans has received their first platinum certification for their song “Ditto,” making them the fastest foreign female act to do so. The RIAJ categorizes songs into gold, platinum, and diamond, depending on the cumulative number of plays each month. The song “Ditto” also […]
What Does BTS’s RM Think About About Xenophobia, Discrimination, And Masculinity In The Music Industry?
In a past interview with Rolling Stone, RM addressed xenophobia, discrimination, and masculinity; three important issues that affect BTS not only as musicians, but as individuals. BTS When discussing utopian and dystopian futures in the context of today’s world, a world rife with anti-Asian violence and discrimination, RM chose to acknowledge darkness while looking towards the light. RM This is […]
“Are EXO-CBX Next?” — What Happens When An Artist Is Blacklisted In The K-Pop Industry
On June 1 (KST), EXO‘s Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen shocked fans by announcing they would sue SM Entertainment to terminate their contracts. EXO’s Chen, Xiumin, and Baekhyun. | SM Entertainment According to a Yonhap News report, the members asked for a full accounting of their activities and the revenue produced since March, but SM Entertainment has yet to provide them. […]
K-Pop And Dinosaurs: How “Jurassic Park” Changed The Korean Entertainment Industry
There’s no denying that the Hallyu wave has brought global attention to South Korea. South Korea’s films, television series, food, music, skincare, and the like have all become international sensations. The term Hallyu (Korean wave), which was coined by the Chinese media in 2000 to describe the onslaught of Korean dramas and pop songs there, […]
The Horrific K-Pop Bullying Scandal That Stunned The Industry
K-Pop groups often appear to have extremely close bonds of friendship among the members of the groups. Groups often talk about their fights with each other in comedic ways and they are often not about anything serious. In the rare instances where bigger issues like bullying and harassment arise, massive problems can come up for […]
The Controversial Aspect Of The K-Pop Industry That Fans Hope SM Rookies’ Shohei Will Change
K-Pop fans are hoping that SM Rookies‘ Shohei will be the start of a change in the industry, one which many feel is very important. When Shohei was announced as one of the members in SM Rookies, he became the subject of some hate comments regarding his age and past job. Shohei | @smrookies/Twitter As […]
These 9 K-Pop Idols Have The Most Piercings In The Industry
These days, many K-Pop idols have a piercing of some kind, most commonly a lobe piercing on one or both ears. It has become more popular for idols to have multiple piercings too, and in recent years, some have been getting them in pretty unique places as well! The following 9 K-Pop idols seem to […]
Netizens Call Out Homophobia And Queerbaiting In The K-Pop Industry After HOLLAND Suffers Bigoted Attack
Netizens are attempting to raise awareness over the hypocritical treatment of the LGBTQIA+ community within the K-Pop industry following the homophobic attack against solo K-Pop artist HOLLAND. HOLLAND Recently, HOLLAND revealed that he suffered an attack in Itaewon after being called a slur. He was targeted due to his sexuality. HOLLAND is one of the […]
Actor Song Joong Ki’s Experience During His First Major Acting Role Showcases The Harsh Reality Of The K-Drama Industry
When it comes to some of the most-known and well-loved actors in Korea, one person who is always on that list is Song Joong Ki. Not only has he wowed fans in K-Dramas such as Vincenzo and Descendants of the Sun… Song Joong Ki in “Vincenzo” | tvN But his kind personality has also been shared by […]
Industry Insiders Reveal The Alleged Reason Why “Single’s Inferno” Song Ji A Ended Up Buying Fake Designer Goods
After the success of Netflix’s show Single’s Inferno, the cast has seen their popularity rise. However, although there can be positives with fame, it also means that everyone’s eyes are on you and that everything done in the past will also be brought up. In particular, social media influencer Song Ji A, known as Free Zia, was already […]
Jeon Somi Denies She’s Popular In The K-Pop Industry And Admits She’s Only Close To TWICE
It’s easy to fall under the impression that Jeon Somi is friends with the entire K-Pop industry! Her “Dumb Dumb” and “XOXO” challenges, for example, have featured many big names, including Chungha… Red Velvet‘s Wendy… [embedded content] …and aespa‘s Giselle, to name a few. Your browser does not support video. Contrary to expectations, she revealed […]
5 Worst K-Dramas In 2021, As Chosen By Industry Insiders
As 2021 draws to a close, its time to begin reviewing the past year in K-Drama. Of course, with the difficulties the pandemic posed, many drama filmings have been affected and have faced various limitations. Taking this into account, 200 industry insiders gathered and cast their votes for the worst K-Drama of 2021. Note that […]
BIGBANG’s Seungri Takes On Ventures Into The IT Industry
The Korean AR/VR corporation, Social Network, has announced that they have appointed BIGBANG’s Seungri as the president of their VR Division. Seungri will be expanding his business into the IT industry with the launching of the VR franchise brand, Head Rock. Seungri has reportedly participated in numerous aspects of the business from the creation of […]
