IU’s agency FAVE Entertainment has given an update on their decision to take legal action against malicious commenters. On May 21, FAVE Entertainment released the following statement: “Hello, this is FAVE Entertainment. “We have informed you previously in April about our constant monitoring and preparations to take legal actions against recent comments and posts online and on… Continue reading IU’s Agency Officially Takes Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
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K-Pop Idols Who Would Make Fun Teachers
May 15 marks Teachers’ Day in Korea! Great teachers can really determine your interest in the subject and they deserve all the appreciation in the world. Having said that, going to school and paying attention in classes can be difficult when your teachers aren’t so wonderful. How amazing would it be if your favorite idols… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Would Make Fun Teachers
Koreans Vote On Which Singers They Think Are The Best At Acting
The Korean public has voiced their thoughts on the best singer-turned-actors! Online survey company PMI recently conducted a survey asking, “Among all the singer-turned-actors, who do you think is the best at acting?” 2,400 respondents of both genders from the ages of 20-50 years old participated in the survey. Im Siwan took the top place among male… Continue reading Koreans Vote On Which Singers They Think Are The Best At Acting
May Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between April 5 and May 6. The cast of JTBC’s “Pretty Noona Who Buys… Continue reading May Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
8 Weird K-Pop Tropes That You Didn’t Realize Happen In Almost Every MV
There are some themes and scenes that are familiar in K-pop music videos: idols posing in fancy cars, partying the night away, and even dancing in parking garages. But there are also some more obscure and downright odd tropes that have, for whatever reason, become inexplicably pervasive in K-pop MVs. They may be a bit nonsensical, but don’t be… Continue reading 8 Weird K-Pop Tropes That You Didn’t Realize Happen In Almost Every MV
IU Revealed To Have Made Donation To Aid Children In Need
Once again, IU has made a significant donation to help children in need for Children’s Day (May 5). In 2015, IU donated 100 million won (approximately $93,000) to help kids from low income families. She also did the same act of kindness this year. According to ChildFund, IU made the donation under her real name Lee… Continue reading IU Revealed To Have Made Donation To Aid Children In Need
MONSTA X Shares Hopes To Work With GOT7, IU, And More
MONSTA X recently sat down for an interview over drinks with news outlet Ilgan Sports. During the interview, the members talked about their favorite episodes from the two seasons of the group’s variety show “MONSTA X-RAY.” Wonho shared, “I really enjoyed spending time with kids at the preschool. We went twice for the first season and… Continue reading MONSTA X Shares Hopes To Work With GOT7, IU, And More
“My Ahjussi” Not Airing New Episodes This Week To Give Staff A Break
tvN’s drama “My Ahjussi” will not be airing new episodes this week. According to tvN’s schedule, “My Ahjussi” will be airing a special episode during its usual broadcast time of 9:30 p.m. KST on May 2. The special episode is in place of its normally scheduled broadcast. Regarding this matter, tvN confirmed, “The 13th and 14th… Continue reading “My Ahjussi” Not Airing New Episodes This Week To Give Staff A Break
9 Books Made Even More Popular By K-Pop Idols
K-pop idols have a lot of influence, and many of them become trendsetters. Some are intentional, marketed trends as many idol groups and individuals become brand ambassadors or models for certain consumer goods. Others are unintentional, as moments of idols using personal items are captured and quickly become the next biggest hit. Here are some… Continue reading 9 Books Made Even More Popular By K-Pop Idols
The Beginning Of An End: 9 Emotion-Filled K-Pop Songs About Falling Out Of Love
The end of a relationship is never easy, no matter what the ultimate reason for the breakup is. But sometimes nothing in particular goes wrong, and two people simply find that they are no longer in love. There’s something especially poignant about this type of ending, and these K-pop artists have given voice to those feelings of emptiness and… Continue reading The Beginning Of An End: 9 Emotion-Filled K-Pop Songs About Falling Out Of Love