Author: Rahul M

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,…

On the June 19 episode of JTBC’s reality show Divorce Camp, the final mediation session of the 12th season featured the much-discussed “diet couple.”During the heated exchange, the husband came under fire for making derogatory remarks about his wife’s former weight. Previously, he had chosen harsh words such as: “Look at the fat folding under your chest.” “Sleeping with a woman who weighs over 90kg is extremely shameful.” “It’s insane.” “I locked the door at night because I was afraid my wife might pounce on me.” Since then, the wife—who once weighed nearly 100kg—has impressively lost 45kg and now maintains…

Have you ever been listening to a K-Pop song you really like and decide to look up the lyrics, only to realize that they have a much different tone than you expected? There are a lot of K-Pop songs with subtle (or not-so-subtle) innuendos and sexual undertones, though some of them are more blatant than others! Here are 24 K-Pop songs that are pretty obviously about sex in some regard, some of which are more obvious in the titles while others might be more suprising. 1. “Make A Wish (Birthday Song)” (English Version) by NCT U Lyrics sample: “Sweet tooth,…

RH Tokyo, one of the featured crews on Mnet’s World Street Woman Fighter (WSWF), is facing intense backlash from Korean viewers following their recent Mega Crew Mission performance. The controversy centers on claims that the stage included imagery reminiscent of the Rising Sun Flag, a symbol heavily associated with Japanese imperialism and historical trauma in Korea. The Mega Crew Mission, introduced by BLACKPINK‘s Jennie on the June 17 broadcast, encouraged dance teams to showcase performances inspired by various world cultures. RH Tokyo chose to highlight Tokyo’s Shibuya district with a futuristic narrative and themes celebrating Japanese identity. The performance included…

On June 18, Mnet’s competition program World of Street Woman Fighter (aka SWF3) released the Mega Crew Mission videos for global public evaluation on its official YouTube channel The CHOOM. Among the performances, Korea’s team BUMSUP, composed of previous SWF leaders like Honey J, Aiki, Gabi, Noze, Leejung, Rihey, Hyojin Choi, and Lip J, garnered major attention for their stage titled “Monggyeong – At the Border of Dreams.” As of 3 PM (KST) on June 19, just a day after its release, the video had already surpassed 6.7 million views, gaining massive popularity. Honey J served as the main director…

CLOSE YOUR EYES has sat down with ELLE Korea for an interview! Formed through the survival program “PROJECT 7,” CLOSE YOUR EYES consists of the seven members Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojun, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Kenshin, and Seo Kyoungbae. The group debuted with their first mini album “ETERNALT” on April 2 and is currently on their first fan meeting tour. First of all, leader Jeon Minwook shared that one of the strengths of CLOSE YOUR EYES is the members’ visuals. He added, “It was when we were filming the music video for our comeback album. Seungho was hurriedly changing outfits and his…

Honey J is making waves once again on Mnet’s “World Street Woman Fighter” (WSWF) with a performance that’s being hailed as the series’ most electrifying yet. Despite being branded the “worst crew” with the most minus points early on, Honey J’s team BUMSUP turned the tide with their unforgettable Mega Crew Mission, proving her resilience and artistic vision on a global stage. As of June 19, the video titled “[#WSWF] Mega Crew Mission Global Public Evaluation | BUMSUP (범접)” on the YouTube channel The CHOOM has surpassed approximately 6.2 million views in just one day and currently ranks #1 on…

K-pop can often be a microcosm of confusion. The newly debuted BE BOYS have nothing to do with the soon-to-premiere survival series B:MY BOYZ, but you’d be forgiven for making the easy mistake. Up until about a week ago, I assumed the two were one and the same. Instead, this rookie group is the first act to come from OAK Company — an entity I’ve never heard of but assume is stationed within some huge tree, Gummi Bears style. They’ve debuted with a track whose title recalls one of K-pop’s most iconic hooks, which has to be intentional, right? The…

During the press showcase for ILLIT’s 3rd mini album “Bomb“, held on June 16 at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul, the rising girl group performed their title track “Do the Dance (빌려온 고양이)” and shared insights into their preparation process. Minju drew attention for her candid confession about the effort she put into vocal training. “I practiced so much I could taste blood in my throat,” she said. “I wanted to improve my singing skills, so I focused heavily on vocal fundamentals. Our producer gave me feedback that my pitch control had become much more stable, and that really made…