Author: Rahul M

“It just looks frustratingly messy.” IVE‘s Liz recently changed up her iconic pink hair — but not everyone is fond of the new look. | @liz.yeyo/Instagram Recently, she threw the first pitch at Jamsil Stadium for the LG Twins’ baseball game. | Berries Liz Liz was undeniably gorgeous as she stood on the field… | Berries Liz | Berries Liz …and threw a great first pitch! However, not everybody was on board with her new hairstyle. | Star News By dying it brown, her thinned out bangs became more prominent. | Berries Liz  The unconventional style received mixed reactions…

Who do you think did the best? “Soda Pop” fever is taking over social media—and K-Pop idols are jumping in on the craze. Ever since KPop Demon Hunters hit Netflix, the hype hasn’t stopped. The animated action-fantasy film, which blends K-Pop girl group glam with supernatural demon-slaying missions, has been earning rave reviews both domestically and internationally. Centered around a fictional girl group who moonlight as demon hunters by night, the film cleverly combines slick visuals, action sequences, and of course, addictive tunes. The “Soda Pop” dance challenge has become the latest viral trend, with idols from rookie groups to…

Body goals! TWICE‘s Momo recently shared behind-the-scenes photos from the group’s latest trailer for their 4th album THIS IS FOR. | @momo/Instagram She left fans in awe when she posted jaw-dropping photos in a crop top and mini skirt. | @momo/Instagram  | @momo/Instagram Her tank top reads “Some events cannot be reversed and may have permanent effects.” | @momo/Instagram | @momo/Instagram The stunning photos showed off her enviable body, prompting fans to leave many comments praising her physique. | @momo/Instagram She’s flawless! | @momo/Instagram | @momo/Instagram Check out the full video below. TWICE

As Seunghan begins a bold new era as XngHan, fans are buzzing over his teammate Jang Yul’s resemblance to his former groupmate Sohee — something even Seunghan himself agrees with. Sohee | SM Entertainment Former RIIZE member Seunghan is officially stepping into his next chapter as XngHan, the face of a new artist brand titled XngHan & Xoul. With his debut project set to launch at the end of July 2025, anticipation is building not only for the music, but also for the lineup of creatives joining him on stage. His first project is performance-focused and features two professional dancers,…

Fans are horrified at the footage. Scary airport mobs are, unfortunately, nothing new to K-pop. But it is rare to hear and see them happening to trainees that haven’t even announced their debut yet! The uncomfortable situation happened to young SM Entertainment trainees — known as SMTR25, a term coined by the company — today as they landed after having performed during SMTOWN’s sold-out show in London. | SM Entertainment The trainees impressed the crowd with performances of SM boy group’s biggest hit like SHINee’s “Lucifer,” EXO’s “Growl” and many more. 왜+ The Way U Are+ 미인아#SMTR25 #SONGHA #송하…

This is a strange era for K-pop… at least when it comes to my own experience. On one hand, there are a handful of acts I feel more invested in than ever, which is the feeling everyone wants as a fan. In some ways, I’m more interested in K-pop than I have been in awhile, but this interest is pretty funneled into the acts I follow. If I zoom out to the industry on a larger scale, the overall song quality is definitely lacking this year and even the standouts don’t necessarily feel like future classics. For this mid-year countdown,…

It comes only weeks after signs of a chest tattoo. BTS‘s Jungkook has gained attention after netizens believe he has a new tattoo, along with the return of his iconic piercings. BTS’s Jungkook | @bts_bighit/X Jungkook is known for his tattoos, and at his first performance since discharging from the military, netizens noticed signs of a possible new tattoo on his chest. “New Chest Tattoo!” BTS Jungkook’s Appearance Sparks Major Reactions Well, it seems like there might be some new ink. On July 1, BTS shocked netizens with their first OT7 live in three years, the first since all…

2025 has seen a number of boy group debuts spawned from survival series, and so far they’ve been killing it. NouerA and Close Your Eyes led charge and now it’s AHOF’s turn. This global group was formed on SBS series Universe League and their awkward acronym stands for “All-Time Hall Of Famer.” Time will tell if that moniker goes on to be self-fulfilling, but debut track Rendezvous (그곳에서 다시 만나기로 해) gets them off to a strong start. This one’s for the old-school 2nd/3rd generation K-pop fans who miss 3+ minute, melodically-driven songs with a heavy dose of idol angst.…

As 2025 kicked off, BABYMONSTER were still promoting their first album with a series of follow-up tracks. A second album has been promised for this fall (though take that with a grain of salt given YG Entertainment’s track record) and the summer-themed Hot Sauce acts as its opening salvo, released digitally to kick off the month of July. The song takes its cues from 80’s hip-hop and the visual presentation of Seo Taiji & Boys’ early-90’s debut era. These are two touchstones I absolutely love, so Hot Sauce should work better for me than it does. Its bouncy, minimalist beat…

CRAVITY has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “SET NET G0?!” On the July 1 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were CRAVITY’s “SET NET G0?!”, H1-KEY’s “Summer Was You,” and POW’s “Being Tender.” CRAVITY ultimately took the win with a total of 9,570 points. Congratulations to CRAVITY! Watch their comeback performances and win below: Other performers on today’s show included H1-KEY, POW, X-UNIT, WISH, Double 0ne, BE BOYS, Catch The Young, KIIRAS, Hwang Min Woo, and NINA. Check out their performances below! H1-KEY – “Good for U” and “Summer Was You”…