March 15, 2024

  Recently, netizens have accused HYBE Labels of using AI-generated art for a teaser video of its upcoming girl group, ILLIT. ILLIT | @illit_official/Instagram The group, which was created through the survival show R U Next?, is set to debut soon under HYBE’s subsidiary, Belift Lab. The quintet comprises of members Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. The girl group …

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  Though BABYMONSTER technically already debuted with “Batter Up” in November 2023, now that Ahyeon is going to join the line-up for their next comeback, it feels like the group is debuting all over again. And YG Entertainment has certainly been trying to build hype for their next release, which is going to be their first mini-album …

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  It has been nearly four months since the final members of BTS to enlist — V, RM, Jungkook, and Jimin — began their mandatory military service. BTS | @bts_twt/X Since then, fans have kept up with the stars through official content or the far and in-between images the military shares. In the case of …

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  Since November 2023, Starbucks has been under fire following allegations of promoting anti-Palestine ideals and reportedly terminating employees who expressed support for Palestine on social media. This led to a widespread boycott aimed at stopping the company’s alleged contributions to the ongoing genocide that was not initially included in official boycott targets. The criticism …

The “Difference” In Netizens’ Reactions To Somi And LE SSERAFIM Yunjin’s “Starbucks” Controversies Sparks Debates Read More »

  YGX‘s Lee Jung is a famous choreographer in K-Pop, known for her work with numerous artists, including BLACKPINK, TWICE, and ITZY. Since her appearance on Street Woman Fighter, her popularity has only grown. YGX’s Lee Jung The dancer recently used her professional expertise to name who she believes are K-Pop’s best dancers. Lee Jung recently appeared …

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  BTS‘s V released his new pop single “FRI(END)S” with its music video. It’s a “dark comedy” short film with V as a man in a world full of couples. ARMYs noticed that the MV was diverse, showcasing various ethnicities, races, genders, etc. Many LGBTQIA+ couples were featured. not to get emotional but seeing old …

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  The Korean indie rock band Se So Neon has come under scrutiny for their decision to perform at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW hereon) Festival. Se So Neon members Hyunjin (left) and So!YoOn! (right) | The band is set to perform at the festival on March 15 in Texas, United States. But their …

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  Squid Game actor Oh Young-Soo was found guilty of sexual misconduct related to a case filed in 2022. Oh Young-Soo | Yonhap The 79-year-old actor was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program by the Seongnam Branch of the …

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