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A post has instantly gone viral… A post comparing rising 5th generation idol Hearts2Hearts‘ Ian to aespa’s Karina has gone viral, crossing over 50,000 views and drawing heated responses online. | @katarinabluu/Instagram The original post, “Hearts2Hearts Ian Feels Like an Upgraded Karina,” featured photos of Ian, leading to immediate backlash and debate. While some netizens praised Ian’s visuals and aura, many took issue with the comparison to Karina, who remains one of K-pop’s most discussed and followed idols. | @BuYiWeiQi/X (formerly known as Twitter) | @ianTOT/X (formerly known as Twitter) Some argued that the post was less about appreciating Ian…

They were found in an apartment complex. This article includes descriptions of suicide or self harm that may disturb some readers. In a heartbreaking incident, three high school students were found dead in the flowerbed of an apartment complex in Busan, South Korea. Authorities have confirmed that the students left behind notes describing the heavy academic pressure they were facing. Photo for illustrative purposes only. | Newsis According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency and the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, the students were discovered around 1:39 AM on June 21. All three were second-year students at a High School…

Congratulations to the winners! The 34th Seoul Music Awards have arrived a bit later than usual this year, but they still delivered stunning performances and emotional acceptance speeches. Held on June 21 — months later than the usual January date — the awards ceremony awarded K-Pop’s best stars of 2024. Rising Star Award VVUP Discovery of the Year Award SAY MY NAME Best New Artist Award KiiiKiii KickFlip Hearts2Hearts Bonsang ILLIT NCT WISH QWER P1Harmony IVE aespa ENHYPEN PLAVE NCT’s Doyoung i-dle Young Tak ZEROBASEONE TXT BLACKPINK’s Rosé SEVENTEEN Stray Kids NCT DREAM G-Dragon Best Performance Award CRAVITY FIFTY…

The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have caught my ear. No ratings — just highlights! February 2022 // March 2022 // April 2022 // May 2022 // June 2022 // July 2022 // August 2022 // September 2022 // October 2022 // November 2022 // January 2023 // February 2023 // March 2023 // April 2023 // May 2023 // June 2023…

The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have caught my ear. No ratings — just highlights! February 2022 // March 2022 // April 2022 // May 2022 // June 2022 // July 2022 // August 2022 // September 2022 // October 2022 // November 2022 // January 2023 // February 2023 // March 2023 // April 2023 // May 2023 // June 2023…

The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have caught my ear. No ratings — just highlights! February 2022 // March 2022 // April 2022 // May 2022 // June 2022 // July 2022 // August 2022 // September 2022 // October 2022 // November 2022 // January 2023 // February 2023 // March 2023 // April 2023 // May 2023 // June 2023…

As if being an idol isn’t difficult enough, many of the staff who work with idols also suffer through tough work and get very little recognition in return. To make matters worse, not all companies are known to treat their employees well—though some are certainly better than others. According to company reviews from a reputable Korean job portal, here’s how well (or poorly) 12 of the top agencies in K-Pop treat their staff. RBW (which is home to groups like MAMAMOO, Purple Kiss, and ONEWE, ONEUS) received an overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 from its employees. The average…

Actors Park Joo-hyun, Kang Hoon, and Ryu Seung-soo are set to appear on tvN’s “Amazing Saturday” airing tonight (Saturday, June 21) at 7:40 PM KST. Kang Hoon, dubbed the show’s “official younger guy,” continues to share romantic vibes with Taeyeon. Boldly declaring, “I wanted to sit next to Taeyeon,” he steps up his flirting game and even goes as far as revealing his phone number, causing a dopamine rush among the cast. When Taeyeon crafts a witty acrostic poem with his name, he shyly replies, “Don’t stay away, noona,” sparking excitement and curiosity. First-time guest Ryu Seung-soo surprises viewers with…

TWICE‘s Hirai Momo recently shared her candid thoughts on participating in the mega crew mission alongside Osaka Ojo Gang on Mnet’s World Street Woman Fighter. She addressed fans’ questions via the Bubble app, including why only the “unnie line” (Momo, Sana, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo) appeared on the show. According to Momo, the invitation came from Osaka Ojo Gang, who expressed interest in having them join. “I asked all the members, but we were really busy individually, so it ended up being just the unnie line,” she explained. “Despite our packed schedules, the older members stepped up, and I gave it…

On June 19, Mnet hosted “MEGA TALK: DEEP DIVE” at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall, inviting about 200 lucky fans to hear directly from the five featured crews: AG SQUAD, BUMSUP, MOTIV, OSAKA Ojo Gang, and RHTokyo. The event focused on exclusive insights from the show’s high-stakes Mega Crew Mission. Prior to the main talk session, fans got a close-up encounter during the “MEET & MOVE” event held at the outdoor Garden stage, where the crews performed and interacted with a large crowd, further proving the show’s skyrocketing popularity. The MEGA TALK event, hosted by MCs Park Seulgi and Hari Moo,…