Most Ridiculous Anti-Hallyu Movements in Japan

Korea and Japan share a long history of a love-hate relationship. They are closely linked to each other, both historically and culturally, but there’s also a deep-rooted animosity that dates back centuries. This strange sentiment goes across many sectors. The Korean pop culture industry has been no exception, and as popular as K-Pop is in Japan, we are slowly starting to see a surge in anti-Hallyu movements as well.

Kim Tae Hee Has a Perfectly Proportioned Body

Kim Tae Hee’s perfect body proportion is catching the eyes of netizens. Recently, on an online community board, several pictures were revealed with the title, "Even with Flat Shoes on, Kim Tae Hee’s Body Proportion is Good."

Ha Ji Won Is the Real "Honey Thighs" Girl

Ha Ji Won shows off her own “honey thighs” in a new still from her film “Korea.” In the film, the actress plays Hyeon Jung Hwa, a South Korean table tennis player in the early 1990s, who also had a stint as a model for cosmetics at that time.

IU’s Name Mentioned in Nature Magazine

IU’s name was mentioned in the world-renowned science magazine, “Nature.” On May 10, a screenshot of IU’s name on the Nature Magazine was posted on an online community under the title, “IU introduced on the Nature Magazine’s cover thesis.”

Kim Hyun Joong Covered by the Washington Post

It was discovered that Kim Hyun Joong’s “2012 Asia Fan Meeting Tour” in Singapore was covered by the Washington Post. On May 3, the U.S. daily newspaper published on its website an article titled (and written by the Associated Press), “Korean pop star Kim Hyun Joong to kick off Asian tour with high-fives for 3,000 fans.”

Ivy’s Sex Tape Rumor Resurfaces

Singer Ivy is struck with yet another fake sex tape scandal. Currently, a sex video featuring a woman who resembles Ivy is spreading quickly among smartphone users through messenger services. The video clip is titled, "I found the so-called nonexistent Ivy Sex Video," directly contradicting Ivy’s previous statement regarding the existence of a controversial video.