Recently, aespa went viral on a Korean online community for allegedly using body makeup. aespa | @aespa_official/Instagram It is no secret that South Korean beauty standards put a lot of emphasis on pale skin. K-Pop idols with lighter skin tones are often praised for their complexion, which includes the aespa members. But recently, a video […]
Military Propaganda? “2024 MAMA Awards” Triggers Heated Debate
On November 23, Mnet held the third and final day of the 2024 MAMA Awards at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This was the concluding night of the award ceremony, bringing some big wins for the world’s top K-Pop artists. There were many iconic moments throughout the three nights, from a BIGBANG reunion to Bruno Mars’ […]
Fifth-Generation Idols’ Content With Veteran Actor Sparks Heated Debate On Safety
Recently, TripleS’s Chaeyeon and actor Kim Kwang Kyu were joined by fellow member Chaewon on their regular YouTube series. [Video could not be displayed] One of the games was a take on musical chairs. [Video could not be displayed] During one round, Kim Kwang Kyu pushed Chaeyeon to get the seat. [Video could not be […]
Popular Actress Sparks Heated Political Discourse With Her Instagram Post
Actress Lee Si Young’s latest Instagram post has unexpectedly become a source of political debate between netizens from South Korea and Japan. Lee Si Young | @leesiyoung38/Instagram Recently, the actress visited Dokdo Island and posted pictures from her visit on her social media account. In some of them, Lee is seen holding the Taegeukgi, or the South […]
Min Hee Jin’s Announced Tell-All Documentary About Feud With HYBE Sparks Heated And Divided Reactions
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin recently spoke at the Hyundai Card Davinci Motel, where she closed out the event as the final speaker. During her talk, she shared previously unstated […]