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  "Worst Lie Ever": Netizens Push Petition to Punish Kim Jaejoong for Joking About COVID-19

  Kim Jaejoong is caught in a tailspin after using coronavirus as a joke on April Fools' Day. On April 1, the idol alarmed his fans by announcing on his Instagram that he tested positive for COVID-19 only to admit it later on that this "diagnosis" was a prank.

  04.01.20 | 10:14PM EDT
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  Jaejoong Admits His Coronavirus "Diagnosis" was an April Fool's Prank + Netizens Rebuke Him

  Many people fool around on April Fool's Day, yet Kim Jaejoong's prank did not sit well with netizens, saying that the antic he pulled was not something to laugh at - rather, it was alarming.

  04.01.20 | 6:20AM EDT
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  Yeonwoo Addresses Criticisms After Sharing "Nth Room" Petitions

  Yeonwoo reacted to the backlash she received from posting petitions against the perpetrators of the "Nth Room." One petition demanded the expulsion of Judge Oh from the case's proceedings, while another sought an investigation into the offenders who doxxed the victims.

  03.29.20 | 8:18PM EDT
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  Man Involved in "Nth Room" Takes Own Life + Young Man Drinks Poison After Turning Himself in

  A man in his 40s, who was reportedly involved in the controversial "Nth Room" case, ended his life on March 27. A 20-year-old man, on the other hand, attempted to commit suicide after turning himself in to the police.

  03.27.20 | 10:09PM EDT
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  "Nth Room" Suspect's Family Moves Out of Their Home After His Identity Was Revealed

  Cho Joo Bin's family reportedly moved instantly out of their residence in Incheon, Korea, as soon as he was revealed to be the "Nth Room" perpetrator, earning the nation's fury.

  03.27.20 | 6:15AM EDT

• Former K-pop Idol's Restaurant Business Files for Bankruptcy

  Former K-pop idol Seungri's name has been dragged into several scandals - from the Burning Sun case to dating a rookie actress and now, his Aori Ramen's bankruptcy.

  03.27.20 | 4:43AM EDT
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  Female Idol Alleged "Slave" of Cho Joo Bin in "Nth Chatroom" + Suspect Mentions Hidden Footage of Celebs

  Fans and citizens alike were full of disgust to the main suspect of "Nth chatroom" after an alleged chat log revealed a horrid conversation involving Korean female celebrities. Cho Joo Bin claimed that these celebrities were his "slaves."

  03.25.20 | 11:21PM EDT

• Reporters Reveal Horrific Details, Gruesome Acts of 'Nth Room' Perpetrators to Victims

  Two Kookmin Ilbo reporters revealed some gruesome details about the notorious "Nth Room" case. According to them, most of the victims were middle school students.

  03.24.20 | 4:05AM EDT
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  Police Reveals Identity of Notorious Suspect in Sex Trafficking Den "Nth Chatroom"

  On March 24, authorities and the media finally disclosed the identity of the perpetrator of the sex trafficking controversy "Nth Chatroom." The main suspect is a 25-year-old male named Cho Joo Bin.

  03.23.20 | 11:26PM EDT
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  Horrific Nth Room Sex Scandal of South Korea: A Warning to Young Girls

  News about the scandalous Nth Room of South Korea is making a huge buzz around the globe and young girls should be aware of.

  03.23.20 | 11:05AM EDT
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  Girl's Day's Hyeri Expresses Anger at "Nth Room" Suspects + Signs Petition to Reveal Their Identity

  Girl's Day member Hyeri is one of many celebrities who have expressed their anger at the controversial "Nth Room" scandal. The suspects reportedly abducted 30 minor girls, who are believed to be tortured and raped.

  03.23.20 | 5:06AM EDT
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  Police to Publicly Disclose "Nth Room" Suspects' Identity + Celebs Express Anger at Sexual Offenders

  Over 2 million Korean citizens have signed the petition urging the authorities to expose the identity of the "Nth Room" suspects. Celebrities also expressed their anger towards this controversial case, which involves sexually exploiting minors.

  03.23.20 | 5:06AM EDT