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  Momoland Got Their First Win On "M Countdown" Following Controversies

  On January 9, the Korean girl group Momoland finally got their first win for a music show, after releasing their recent comeback album, "Thumbs Up." Momoland then can't help themselves to shed tears as their group's name was called on the spot for M Countdown's second-week show, beating various idol groups.

  January 10, 2020 04:01 AM EST

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  Former "Wanna One" Ong Seongwu Is Back With A New Digital Single "WE BELONG"

  The Former Project Group "Wanna One" member and actor Ong Seongwu's first-ever digital single "WE BELONG" has been released Thursday, the 9th of January 2020.

  January 10, 2020 03:01 AM EST

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  BTS Suga Shocked Fans With "Interlude: Shadow" Comeback Trailer

  Before releasing BTS' newly announced album called "Map of the Soul: 7," the group has released the first of two comeback trailers at midnight KST the 10th of January. A video titled "BTS MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 Interlude: Shadow" was posted on Big Hit Labels YouTube Channel.

  January 10, 2020 02:01 AM EST

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  Chungha And Girls' Generation Leader Taeyeon Powerful Impact As Female Soloists

  Chungha, the former member of the idol group I.O.I and Taeyeon, leader, and member of Girls' Generation, once again proved that they were indeed one of the most potent solo artists in the Kpop Industry after taking several awards during the recent Gaon Chart Music Awards held on the 8th of January.

  January 10, 2020 01:01 AM EST

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  Monsta X Won The "World Hallyu Star Award" At The Gaon Chart Music Awards

  Monsta X won the "World Hallyu Star Award" at the 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards held at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on Wednesday. Before winning the award, the group proved their global popularity with a video showing their performance in the world, including the 2019 world tour.

  January 10, 2020 12:01 AM EST

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  Best Korean Tops For Beach Parties

  Are you taking a vacation somewhere hot and humid soon? Where the sun engulfs you in an embrace, and the warm sand beneath your feet pulls you into the cold and open ocean. Looking forward to celebrating and have fun during a party at the beach but still clueless on what to bring or lacking some style inspo for your trip? Well, we got you! We listed down a few trendy tops you see Koreans wear for the beach.

  January 09, 2020 03:01 PM EST

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  Super Junior Shindong Inspire Fans With His Transformation + SuJu New Concept For Comeback

  Super Junior member Shindong amazed fans and netizens after dropping off to his Instagram update photos of his new look. Last year, the male idol decided to lose weight to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Inspired by Elfs and the motivating messages coming from the netizens, he was able to achieve his goal within months.

  January 09, 2020 05:01 AM EST

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  TWICE Nayeon's Stalker Faces Criminal Charges Filed By JYP Entertainment

  JYP Entertainment said that they had already filed criminal charges against TWICE member Nayeon's stalker. An official from JYP said, "We filed a criminal complaint against Nayeon's known stalker at Gangnam Police Station in Southern Seoul on Tuesday."

  January 09, 2020 04:01 AM EST

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  FT Island Minhwan and Yulhee Are Expecting Twin Baby Daughters!

  On the 8th of January, the Korean celebrity couple Minhwan and Yulhee revealed that the twins that Yulhee were carrying are girls!

  January 09, 2020 03:01 AM EST

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  Best Korean Male Idol Vocalists From SM Entertainment

  There are no boundaries when it comes to music. Whatever language it is, may it be J-pop, Western music, or K-pop, the music is the language itself.

  January 09, 2020 02:01 AM EST

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  Hackers Ask About 1 Billion Won In Exchange For Several Idol Stars' Information Privacy

  According to the media outlet Dispatch, several stars have suffered from severe hacking threats on January 8. However, the identities of the celebrities involved are hidden for security purposes.The hackers have sent the stars a text message asking them the amounts of 50 million Korean won to 1 billion Korean won. That's about 42,500 USD and 850000 USD.

  January 09, 2020 12:01 AM EST

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  Top Korean Skirts For Casual Fashion

  Korean fashion has been taking over the world lately, and skirts are not an exception to this! As the world focuses more on the mainstream fashion styling and trends in the Korean industry and community that is heavily influenced by idol culture and Korean fashion icons on social media, here are the top picks among the various and different bottoms that are perfect for any casual occasion.

  January 08, 2020 02:01 PM EST

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  JYP Entertainment Has Filed A Restraining Order And Pressed Charges On TWICE Nayeon Stalker

  On January 8, JYPE stated: "Hi, this is from JYP Entertainment. Today, we have already pressed charges at the Seoul Gangnam Police against TWICE's Nayeon's stalker. The charges made were under the Criminal Act Article #314."

  January 08, 2020 08:01 AM EST

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  BTS Shakes The World With Upcoming Comeback On February

  The worldwide K pop boy group BTS will be kicking off this year with their upcoming comeback this February. According to the official statement of Bighit Entertainment, "BTS will release MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 on the 21st of next month. We announced the news first through the global official fan community BTS Weverse."

  January 08, 2020 06:01 AM EST

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  MOMOLAND's Daisy Speaks About Rigged Result Of Momoland's Debut "Finding Momoland"

  Girl group, MOMOLAND's Daisy, was at odds with the agency, claimed publicly that the survival program that gave birth to Momoland was rigged. The alleged rigging of the votes over the group's Momoland led to a battle of truth between one of MOMOLAND members, Daisy and her agency, MLD Entertainment.

  January 08, 2020 02:01 AM EST

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  JYP Released An Official Update Regarding Illegal Sales Of TWICE Flight Information

  On January 8th, JYP has released a statement regarding the ongoing investigation about TWICE's flight information being leaked for financial gains.

  January 08, 2020 01:01 AM EST

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  Tao Was Mistaken as A BTS Member + Mentions EXO Was More Popular

  "Who's who? Who Am I? Where Am I?" Tao laughed his heart out when a group of girls in France mistaken him as a member of another group, which is BTS.

  January 08, 2020 01:01 AM EST

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  Younha Topped iTunes Charts With Winter Flower Featuring BTS RM

  Younha has released her new mini-album "UNSTABLE MINDSET" on the music site at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The title track "Dark Cloud" of Younha's new mini-album "UNSTABLE MINDSET," released on Monday afternoon, tops major local music charts such as Genie and Soribada as of 2 p.m. on that day as well. The album has also topped other major charts, such as Bugs and Melon.

  January 08, 2020 12:01 AM EST

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  Top Korean Hats For a Fashionable OOTD

  Whether it is your favorite idols' comeback stage outfits or the style inspo you've been searching for on Korean fashion websites, or maybe the aesthetic pictures from Korean celebrities or ulzzangs​ that you've come across on social media, they all have something in common: hats. No matter the season or the location, there is always a trendy and viral Korean hat that you can virtually find with a click of a button to complete your perfect outfit of the day!

  January 07, 2020 02:01 PM EST

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  Former KARA Seungyeon Posts A Message About Losing Goo Hara And Malicious Comments After Crying At The Airport

  Fans have been worried about Seungyeon being depressed after the passing of her friend and former KARA groupmate Goo Hara. Before Seungyeon left for Japan, she was spotted at the airport crying.

  January 07, 2020 09:01 AM EST

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  YG Entertainment Finally Reveals Debut Of Its 12-Member New Idol Boy Group "TREASURE"

  YG Entertainment announced the debut of its new boy band "TREASURE." Also, they announced three changes. YG posted a notice on its official blog (www.yglife.com) on Monday saying, "We sincerely thank our fans for waiting on our debut."

  January 07, 2020 05:01 AM EST

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  TWICE Jihyo Opened Up About Her Depression Through A Letter

  On this day, Jihyo, member, and leader of the Worldwide K-pop group TWICE, breaks her silence to straight up the rumors about her absence to their recent activity.

  January 07, 2020 04:01 AM EST

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  Ongoing Projects And Petition To Bring Back X1 Organized By ONE-ITs

  On the 6th of January, it has been confirmed that the rising rookie group X1, who was put on hold last December, will be disbanding, following the official statement released by the X1 members' agencies. Shortly after the statement from their agencies, CJ ENM confirmed the news, followed by an apology and thank you video from the members, X1 Do Hyun and X1 Lee Hangyul from MBK Entertainment.

  January 07, 2020 02:01 AM EST

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  TWICE Nayeon's Stalker Reveals His Alarming Plans For The Female Idol

  Up to this day, fans and netizens are still monitoring TWICE Nayeon's stalker. On the 6th of January, he revealed his plan publicly through a social media platform that he's going to give some stuff to Nayeon through his friends.

  January 07, 2020 12:01 AM EST

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  X1 Officially Disbands + Agency Official Statement

  "But we couldn't come up to an agreement; therefore, we have decided to disband the group." X1 member agencies, on January 6, have released their official statement following X1 members' future activities, and after deliberation, they have decided to end the group.

  January 06, 2020 06:01 AM EST

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  Top Funny Costumes Male K-Idols Wear On The Airport

  Korean idols were the proprietor of the newest trends, such as the latest shoes, new gadgets, stunning accessories, Korean beauty products, as well as when it comes to fashionable clothes. Usually, an idol's influence on fashion can happen everywhere, even when going to airports.

  January 06, 2020 05:01 AM EST

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  TWICE Momo Writes Heartfelt Letter For ONCEs After Dating Confirmation With Heechul

  On January 6th, the member of the Korean girl group TWICE Momo breaks her silence after her dating news with Super Junior's Heechul sparks. On this day, a handwritten letter was shared to the public, that was dedicated to the fans and supporter of the female idol, especially to ONCEs.

  January 06, 2020 03:01 AM EST

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  34th Golden Disc Awards 2nd Day Winners

  The Golden Disk Awards is the venue to select and settle Korean pop music that has been receiving acknowledgment for a year. Since the first event in 1986, fairness, objectivity, and authority has been their very first priority.

  January 06, 2020 01:01 AM EST

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  Former 2NE1 Member Trends After Joining "King Of Mask Singer"

  A former 2NE1 member has surprised the viewers of MBC's "King of Mask Singer" as she participates in the show. Amazingly, the singer is Park Bom.

  January 06, 2020 12:01 AM EST

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  Jang Sungkyu Unveils How it is like to become EXO Manager For a Day

  Jang Sungkyu has revealed to what is it like to be an EXO manager. OnOn an episode uploaded in Youtube channel "Workman" which was an ep hosted by Jang Sungkyu, he tried on a part-time job for a day, that was released this January 2020.

  January 04, 2020 08:01 AM EST