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  Natty Reveals How Difficult Training Was To Become An Idol + Shares How She Survived It

  Natty started her career in May, five years after contending in Mnet's SIXTEEN and three years after she departed from JYP Entertainment. But her path to becoming an idol was undoubtedly not easy. Natty shared the reality about the challenge of becoming a K-pop trainee for so long in a recent interview.

  June 10, 2020 01:06 AM EDT

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  Famous Music Producer Arrested For Sexual Assault

  A famous producer, who has recently produced songs for a popular female idol group, has been charged with sexually assaulting an acquaintance's sister.

  June 10, 2020 01:06 AM EDT

• YG Releases BLACKPINK's First Comeback Teaser Poster

  Finally! The long wait is almost over as YG Entertainment officially released BLACKPINK's first comeback teaser poster today! On the official Twitter account of YG Family, the first image teaser for BLACKPINK's "Pre-release" single confirmed its release date. So BLINKs, mark your calendars as the much-anticipated track will be out on June 26!

  June 09, 2020 09:06 PM EDT

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  These 10 Idol Groups Have Huge Age Gaps Between Members

  With a range of people from all around the world - people of all nationalities and ages - auditioning and debuting as K-Pop idols, there are bounds to be sizeable age gaps between members within their respective groups. Here are 10 groups with huge age gaps between the oldest and the youngest member.

  June 09, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

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  NCT Haechan's Alleged Photos while Drunk and Stumbling Shared by Enraged Sasaengs

  Haechan went on a V Live broadcast recently and he protested on those sasaeng fans. On the said live streaming, he mentioned about the stress brought by these so-called sasaengs who keeps on showing up in his residence. He also complained about the harm caused towards his neighbors. After which, sasaengs started posting photos of him while allegedly drunk and stumbling on the streets that might have been in rage. On the said pictures, the kpop idol was stumbling and drunk while getting out of the taxi. Doyoung, who is a fellow member was the one trying to accompany him. Thus, it stirred various opinions from the mob.

  June 09, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

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  Best K-Pop Idol Vocalists According to Korean Music Experts

  There has always been a debate about who is the best vocalist in the world of K-Pop. As we compile some of the best-picked idol vocals from several music industry experts.

  June 09, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

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  The Top 20 Korean Idols With Breathtaking Visuals According to a Thai News Outlet

  The world just can't get enough of K-pop! No matter where you are in the world a news headline somewhere will contain updates regarding your favorite idols. This time, international news about K-pop came for one of South Korea's neighboring countries, Thailand!

  June 09, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

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  Koreans Discuss Red Velvet Irene's "Real Personality" Behind Her "Ice Princess" Image

  Ever wonder what's Red Velvet Irene's "real personality?" For a heads up, Bae Joo Hyun, or prominently known as Irene, is a member of the K-pop girl group, Red Velvet. Ever since her debut, she was often dubbed as one of SM's "Ice Princess" due to her "cold" personality.

  June 09, 2020 10:06 AM EDT

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  SM Entertainment Confirms EXO-SC Comeback + Here are the Details You Need to Know

  July is going to be a great month for EXO-Ls, as EXO-SC, a unit comprising of EXO members Sehun and Chanyeol, will finally have their major return!

  June 09, 2020 09:06 AM EDT

• TWICE x BLACKPINK x Red Velvet Prove Their Friendship Leaves No Room for Competition

  As the demand for K-pop soars up in the global market and music industry, Entertainment companies and agencies were doing their best to produce K-pop bands that will serve new flavors among other groups.

  June 09, 2020 08:06 AM EDT

• Who Is With Red Velvet's Irene on Her Latest SNS Update + Fans Totally Confused

  When Irene updated her fans, it something fans always look forward to. Most recently, the beautiful kpop idol shared a photo on her Instagram that made them totally confused about who is she with. The said picture was shared on the 8th and currently heart-ed by over 1.3 million subscribers.The photo displays an illusion that two girls, one who is probably Irene is being devoured by a dinosaur.

  June 09, 2020 07:06 AM EDT

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  SM Entertainment Says EXO Sehun Considering Role In Upcoming Movie "Pirates 2"

  EXO's maknae Sehun might be making his big-screen movie debut soon! The idol is reportedly considering the lead role in the upcoming movie "Pirates 2," according to his agency SM Entertainment.

  June 09, 2020 06:06 AM EDT

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  Super Junior Members Shares Plans About New Album And More!

  Junior Super-K.R.Y. Have produced their highly anticipated comeback! Junior Super-K. R. Y. Have produced their highly anticipated comeback! At 6 p. m.

  June 09, 2020 06:06 AM EDT

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  AB6IX's Agency Reveals Changes In The Group's Comeback After Lim Young Min's Departure

  Following Lim Young Min's withdrawal from AB6IX, Brand New Music updates fans and the public regarding the changes to the planning and preparation for the group's comeback. AAB6IX's return was initially scheduled for June 8 but was moved to June 29 after Lim Young Min's DUI scandal broke out on June 4.

  June 09, 2020 05:06 AM EDT

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  Fans Think Hyuna Is Already Engaged With Dawn Because of This

  KPOP idol couple, Hyuna and Dawn has always been sweet with each other. Defying the odds of being in a relationship while in the KPOP scene is something they have fought hard. Most of the time, Hyunah would share her lovely moments with her boyfriend and becomes the envy of all. Most recently, her Instagram update caught the attention of the netizens that made them felt intrigued.

  June 09, 2020 05:06 AM EDT

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  Check Out These Greatest "What Ifs" That Could Have Changed The Entire K-pop Industry

  In the last decade, the K-pop we've known has grown significantly. Members are in the groups that we most identify, songs have been launched at the right time, and some acts become somewhat popular over the years.

  June 09, 2020 04:06 AM EDT

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  NCT Members Haechan And Taeyong Reached Out To Sasaengs Invading Their Privacy

  Becoming an idol isn't a simple matter, and it happens to come with a whole bunch of issues, like insane stalkers and outrageous fans. Though this notion and presence of sasaengs is not a new phenomenon, the latest attention has been drawn to the circumstance with them by NCT.

  June 09, 2020 04:06 AM EDT

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  Shocking Costs of TWICE's "More and More" MV Outfits

  TWICE's most recent "More and More" music video is definitely field with colorful and vibrant costumes that is exceptionally costly. While KPOP idols are normally known for their expensive OOTDs, netizens can't help but dig into information about how much one exactly costs. TWICE's 'More and More' music video displays lovely and colorful outfits of the girls that become an envy of all.

  June 09, 2020 02:06 AM EDT

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  Netizens Enraged At WayV's Stylists Because of This + Label V Issues A Statement

  WayV's stylists are under fire following the release of Winwin and Kun's teasers for their first full length album, "Awaken The World," after spotting racially insensitive accessories.

  June 09, 2020 02:06 AM EDT

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  Here Are All Of (G)I-DLE Soojin's Tattoos... For Now

  While tattoos are usually frowned upon by the older Korean population, (G)I-DLE's Soojin is one of the idols from the new era that has rocked some ink! Check out all her tattoos here, some of them might surprise you!

  June 09, 2020 01:06 AM EDT

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  N.Flying Seunghyub Heedfully Opens Up On Military Enlistment Exemption

  N.Flying engaged interest in a roundtable discussion with press representatives to endorse their latest album, inform everyone on how they're coping lately, and much in the context of their latest return with 7th mini-album 'So, 通.'

  June 09, 2020 01:06 AM EDT

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  INFINITE Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary!

  The legendary band INFINITE will mark the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough as one of K-pop's hallmarks. The band, which debuted on June 9, 2010, currently comprises leader Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L (Kim Myungsoo), and Sungjong.

  June 08, 2020 11:06 PM EDT

• Here Are The Most Heartbreaking Moments in K-pop [Updated 2022]

  [Trigger Warning/Content Warning] These are a few of the saddest moments in the history of K-pop, which might be unbeknownst to newer fans.

  June 08, 2020 10:06 PM EDT

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  Sunmi Explains To ONCE How Girl Groups Deal With Malicious Comments

  Sunmi and her sibling struck up a conversation with TWICE's supporters on a YouTube channel, named mu:fully, about the negative remarks the members are suffering from, and how these negatively impact them. A ONCE named Joo Sung raised his disappointment about the suffering of TWICE members' vile comments and sought advice from Sunmi.

  June 08, 2020 09:06 PM EDT

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  Here's Why TWICE Jeongyeon Didn't Have Her MCountdown and Inkigayo Fancams Released

  TWICE's Jeongyeon today came online on V Live to discuss what actually occurred to her unpublished Mnet MCountdown and SBS Inkigayo fancams. Previously, it was revealed that fans wondered why most of the TWICE members had posted single fancams of their comeback stage, except Jeongyeon.

  June 08, 2020 09:06 PM EDT

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  Are You A Foodie? Check Out These K-pop Idols' Hilarious Food Thoughts!

  There's a number of things that K-pop idols speak on a regular basis. Nevertheless, if you ever want to learn anything from them, let it also be the golden truths about food. The idols below are simply spewing facts - and yeah, we just couldn't agree more. Browse this list and keep it tight and close to your heart the next moment you consider whether you should indulge in it or not.

  June 08, 2020 08:06 PM EDT

• BLACKPINK Jennie Receives Death Threat + BLINKs Call On YGE To Take Legal Action

  On June 8, fans and netizens were alarmed following death threat that the global K-pop superstar, Jennie, received a few days ago. Due to this, BLINKs are demanding YG Entertainment to take legal action, as well as to protect the BLACKPINK members at all cost.

  June 08, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

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  These 10 Pairs of Idol Besties Prove That Boys and Girls Can Be Just Friends

  Who says boys and girls can't be just friends? These ten pairs of idol besties beg to differ! Who says boys and girls can't be just friends? These ten pairs of idol besties beg to differ! 1.

  June 08, 2020 09:06 AM EDT

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  5 Ultimate Strengths of EXO Why They Are Longstanding Compared To Other Groups

  A post on an online community website earned an influx of responses after a non-fan posted the question: "What do you think is EXO's strength compared to other groups? I'm curious about the reason why they are longstanding."

  June 08, 2020 09:06 AM EDT

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  Top 5 K-pop Music Videos To Showcase The LGBTQ+ Pride Month

  K-pop idols are known for their colorful entertainment. Thus, some of them have embraced the LGBTQ+ through forms of manifestations. But despite the colorful K-pop scene, South Korea is not totally on a stronghold when it comes to its type of songs and music videos.

  June 08, 2020 09:06 AM EDT