The K-Pop fandom is full of fans who enjoy lying for fun or promoting their favorite idols. Usually, these stay inside the bounds of the fandom, but other times, they go so far as to reach the general public or the idols themselves. Here are five of those amazing instances! 1. Hanteo Pooper The 31st Hanteo […]
Archives for 22nd February 2024
Apple reveals new details about Spotify’s business as possible EU fine nears
With the European Commission set to rule on Spotify’s complaint focused on competition in the streaming music market, there are hints that the ruling will not be in Apple’s favor. This week, the Financial Times reported the EC will issue its first-ever fine against the tech giant for allegedly breaking EU law over competition in […]
Gabby Douglas health update: Gymnastics star ruled out of Winter Cup after testing positive for COVID-19
Gabby Douglas’ return to the competition mat will take a little longer than previously hoped. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and gymnastics legend was set to attempt the second act of her career in Louisville on Saturday during the 2024 Winter Cup. However, on Thursday, the 28-year-old — who hasn’t competed since the 2016 Rio […]
Netizens Call Out K-Media For Whitewashing Zendaya
Actors Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, and Austin Butler are currently promoting their new film Dune: Part 2, a sequel to the first Dune film, an adaptation of the novel of the same name. The stars recently arrived in Korea for event promos, much to the excitement of basically everyone. While there, they were met with a warm welcome, first by fans eager […]
Reddit files to go public — at last
Social media giant Reddit filed to go public today, dropping a long-awaited S-1 filing that will see it approach the public markets potentially at the head of a long-column of richly valued technology startups and private companies that need to find an exit this year. The timing of Reddit’s IPO is not a surprise. The […]