Netflix‘s new Korean melodrama The Trunk is changing viewers’ perceptions of what “K-Drama” means in 2024. Its emotionally raw story has elicited big reactions from viewers, but also from the show’s cast and crew. Gong Yoo (left) and Seo Hyun Jin (right) Although The Trunk has made headlines for its sexually explicit moments, the series […]
A Highly-Anticipated, Idol-Filled K-Drama Received Dismally Low Ratings
Every month, new K-Dramas hit screens, but unfortunately not all series come out on top. Despite dedicating marketing efforts and an idol-filled cast, Imitation received less than stellar results. “Imitation” poster | KBS2 Imitation, which is based on a popular webtoon of the same name, became the talk of the town after its cast was announced. […]
15 Times SBS’s “Running Man” Received The Heaviest Criticism From Viewers
SBS channel’s Running Man is a beloved TV entertainment program, there is no doubt about it. Over the past decade and a half of being on air, though, the program has gotten a fair share of backlash from viewers in Korea and worldwide. Here are some of the biggest controversies that Running Man‘s production team […]
Aespa’s NingNing Gains Attention For Directly Addressing “Racist” Comments She Received
Aespa‘s NingNing has gained attention after directly mentioning the offensive comments on her Instagram. aespa’s NingNing | @imnotningning/Instagram In May, one fan responded to an Instagram post on NingNing’s account, saying, “It’s okay, Lingling,” and the idol responded with her displeasure with the comment. Fans took issue with the comments because terms like “Lingling” or […]
Newlywed Idol’s Wife Exposes Death Threats She Received
Shinhwa Andy‘s wife, Lee Eun Joo, revealed she was receiving death threats. Lee Eun Joo (left) and Andy (right) On April 15, the announcer wrote to fans on her Instagram and explained that she had been receiving death threats for a long time. The announcer also revealed that actress Seo Yoon Ah, who is dating […]