Author: Kishor

She used to be under BigHit Entertainment. In the world of K-pop, sasaeng fans are widely condemned for their obsessive and invasive behavior, often crossing boundaries by stalking idols, leaking personal information, or even endangering their safety. While most idols find themselves victims of such extreme “fans,” there have been rare cases where the line between idol and sasaeng blurred in shocking ways. One of the most infamous examples is Trinity, a former member of the girl group GLAM. The group debuted in 2012 under BigHit Entertainment, well before BigHit rose to global prominence through BTS. GLAM initially gained…

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The most famous case of bullying in K-Pop. In the late 1990s, a pioneering mixed-gender K-Pop group called Sharp (also known as S#arp) emerged. The group consisted of Lee Ji Hye, Seo Ji Young, John Kim, and Oh Hee Jong. The two men later left the group after the first album. Joined by Seokhyun and Chris for the second album on, the group went on to release 5 more albums before disbanding in 2002. L to R: Chris, Lee Ji Hye, Seokhyun, Seo Ji Young. In a 2021 episode of Master in the House, Lee Ji Hye finally addressed…

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The idol is currently on vacation. Following their discharge from the military, the members of BTS have spent some time out of the spotlight. BTS | BIGHIT Music The members have left hints at their locations through updates on social media, including RM, who is currently in Europe, based on his posts. BTS’s RM | @rkive/Instagram | @rkive/Instagram While fans have been missing the members, a recent video of RM has sparked more concern than anything. On June 20, a video alleged to be of RM was shared online. In the video, the person is shown to be smoking outdoors,…

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She got plastic surgery after. Nearly three decades ago, the sudden death of a rising solo artist sent shockwaves through the Korean entertainment industry. Kim Sung Jae, once part of the influential hip-hop duo Deux, passed away at just 23, only a day after his solo debut. Deux, formed in 1993 by Lee Hyun Do and Kim Sung Jae, quickly rose to fame for their innovative style and stage presence. After releasing three successful albums, the pair parted ways to pursue individual careers. Not long after launching his solo journey, Kim Sung Jae was found lifeless in his hotel…

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Fans are loving the video. Recently, SEVENTEEN appeared on Buzzfeed’s “Thirst Tweet” series, much to the fans’ surprise. Usually, idol groups do not appear in this program, and they generally prefer to participate in the “Puppy” series. The tweets began pretty mild like most of the episodes do, but still managed to surprise the members, who also seemed delighted to say f*ck on camera. Especially Seungkwan, who shared it was the first time he did so. [Video could not be displayed] A bit later in the video, a tweet for Mingyu praised a number of different aspects about the…

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It was filmed 3 years ago. KPop Demon Hunters is one of the hottest movies right now on Netflix. About a demon hunter trio called HUNTR/X, the girls also double as a girl group. A group of demons try to steal souls by posing as a new boy band, The Saja Boys. Amongst one of the iconic scenes is one where the boys perform “Your Idol.” They dress up in gats and hanboks to deliver the hit song. After the movie hit mainstream success, HYBE decided to release a video TXT filmed in 2022. They had filmed it in…

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The beloved duo was about to work on their third K-Drama together. The iconic duo of Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si were in the process of reuniting on screen in an upcoming K-Drama, but not anymore. Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si | Money Today Lee Do Hyun is confirmed to mark his return to the entertainment industry post military service through the new K-Drama, Grand Galaxy Hotel. Go Min Si was also finalized to appear in the project. However, on June 26, the actress’s agency, Mystic Story, confirmed to TenAsia that she was dropping out of the drama due to…

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It would have featured an iconic K-Pop event. The newest show, KPop Demon Hunters, has become a global phenomenon. “KPop Demon Hunters” poster | Netflix Netizens from across the world have become obsessed with an unexpected take on the K-Pop industry. “KPop Demon Hunters” — Is Netflix’s Latest Animated Flick Worth Your Time? Yet, netizens feel robbed after photos from a cut scene were shared. In an interview, it was revealed that there was meant to be a scene to resemble the Idol Star Athletics, and it was explained that the executives didn’t understand the scene, so it was later…

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Netizens seemed underwhelmed. ALLDAY PROJECT‘s debut music show performance has sparked criticism from netizens. ALLDAY PROJECT | @allday_project/Instagram On June 26, ALLDAY PROJECT debuted on M Countdown. [MCD PROJECT 승인서] SUBJECT : HOT DEBUT OF ALLDAY PROJECT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WE HEREBY APPROVE THE PROJECT TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM JUNE 26, 2025. Mcountdown, Mnet #ALLDAYPROJECT pic.twitter.com/wAXtERzot1 — M COUNTDOWN (@MnetMcountdown) June 26, 2025 They performed their track “FAMOUS”… [Video could not be displayed] And “WICKED.” [Video could not be displayed] While many fans loved their performance, some just didn’t feel it. There was criticism towards Bailey, especially considering…

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It sparked major speculations. If you’re lucky enough to meet your favorite K-Pop idols, it might be one of the best memories, but not everyone has that experience. Netizens are always sharing the idols they’ve had great but also awful meetings with. Netizens’ Worst “Never Meet Your K-Pop Idols” Experiences Recently, there has been a trend of netizens sharing their positive and negative interactions and experiences with idols. One international fan’s post has sparked a lot of attention after exposing two “rude” idols and the company that they had worked with. In the post, the fan didn’t mention any…

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