Seventeen's Mingyu becomes the first ever Korean to be selected as the model for 'Snickers Asia'

5019 Seventeen’sMingyuhas officially become the first ever Korean to be selected for the role of ‘Snickers Asia’ ambassador! Check out Mingyu for ‘Snickers’, below!

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Jon Dalton

Seventeen's S.Coups, Younha, & Lee Mu Jin become full members of the Korea Music Copyright Association

4812 Seventeen’sS.Coups,Younha, andLee Mu Jinhave become full members of theKorea Music Copyright Association. Meanwhile, the Korea Music Copyright Association regulates the copyrights of all music produced by domestic musicians. Membership promotions occur at the beginning of each year based on musicians' royalty earnings. SEE ALSO:Park Bo Gum makes a powerful comeback as a boxer-turned-cop in JTBCs ‘Good Boy’

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Devon Salas

Skincare company employee 'A' acquitted after posting secretly taken photos of Seventeen's Mingyu on SNS

‘A’ was transferred to a different department following the scandal. SEE ALSO:SEVENTEEN challenges viewers in interactive ‘DARE OR DEATH’ trailer for ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 23 words · Courtney Willis

Song Min Ho completes interrogation for suspicions of negligence during public service

During the interrogation, Song Min Ho told police,“I properly fulfilled my service. There was no negligence.” The police may consider a second interrogation if needed. A police report requesting an investigation into the accusations was filed on December 26 KST. SEE ALSO:Press conference held over sexual assault allegations against 143 Entertainment CEO

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Brandy Johnson

T.O.P opens up about 'Squid Game 2' role as Thanos and teases upcoming music release in nearly a decade

The character’s background mirrors T.O.P’s real-life experiences, adding depth to his portrayal. This was a concern, not just personally but from people around me as well. I had to really sit down and think about if I was going to go through with it. The artist confessed he felt immense pressure to do well on this mega ‘Squid Game’ project. During his interview with NME, T.O.P also shared exciting news about his musical activities....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Nicholas Roth

Weverse issues global fandom trend report

378 The use of Weverse DM (Direct Messages) also increased significantly. Artists sent 698,000 messages to their fans, while fans sent a total of 96.36 million messages back. 55% of the artists on Weverse sent DMs to fans at least every two days. Throughout 2024, 5,787 live broadcasts were streamed, amounting to 4,779 hours of content. The cumulative number of Weverse Live viewers reached 11.25 million, with a total of 426 million views....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Mary Arellano

Where did the Comedy and Parodies in K-pop Music Videos Go?

These lighthearted recreations used to be a staple in delivering laugh-out-loud moments for fans. These parodies werent just for funthey showcased creativity, humor, and a deep appreciation for the original works. And lets not forget Yoo Jae Suks unforgettable take on Taeyangs soulful ballad Eyes, Nose, Lips. What Happened to Iconic Dance Covers? Its not just the parodiesiconic dance covers are also becoming a thing of the past. It was a reminder that even in an industry driven by perfection, theres room for fun and spontaneity....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Marissa Vaughn

Why Louis Vuitton loves BTS's J-Hope: K-netizens share their opinions

This netizen shared photos of various Louis Vuitton looks worn by J-Hope as supporting evidence.

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Craig Stephenson

'Single's Inferno 4' debuts in the top 10 globally on Netflix

‘Singles Inferno 4’ immediately entered Netflixs global Top 10 upon release, marking a fiery start to 2025. The show, featuring bold and straightforward singles, has captivated viewers worldwide. This marks the highest first-week viewing hours for a ‘Singles Inferno’ series. In addition to ranking No. Within two weeks of release, the show has dominated online forums, generating widespread buzz. Drawing on their expertise, they skillfully captured the raw and daring emotions of the contestants....

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Bill Hoover

(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon and Yuqi share insights on Cube Contract renewal “Slightly improved”

‘This delay explained why(G)I-DLEjoined the opening of the awards show slightly late. (G)I-DLEs renewed partnership withCube Entertainmentsignals a promising chapter ahead for the group. SEE ALSO:(G)I-DLE takes legal action against maliciously edited videos and defamatory content

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · Darren Flynn

A university student goes viral for resembling BLACKPINK's Jisoo

7532 A university student has gone viral in South Korea for their striking resemblance toBLACKPINKsJisoo. Shes been popping up a lot on Instagrams algorithm these days, haha. Some netizens also pointed out that she most resembles Jisoo.

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Daniel Carter

Actresses who rocked Short Hair in K-Dramas

Heres a look at some of the popular Korean actresses who rocked short hair in their dramas. Known for her timeless beauty, her elegance transcends both long and short hair. Her short style highlighted her delicate features, adding an innocent yet refined touch to her character. Park Gyu Young Park Gyu Young captivated audiences with her striking looks in her thriller series Celebrity. Her chic short hair perfectly reflects her characters strong and bold persona while also enhancing her stunning features....

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Sherry Ellis

AKMU's Lee Chanhyuk wrapped up in dating rumors with actress Ha Ji Soo, YG Entertainment responds

“Ha Ji Soo’s labelSWMPgave a similar response. SEE ALSO:Press conference held over sexual assault allegations against 143 Entertainment CEO

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 19 words · Amy Knight