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RIIZE has released a participation notice for upcoming pre-recording sessions tied to two major South Korean music programs: SBS’s Inkigayo and Mnet’s M Countdown. According to the announcement shared on Weverse, the group will record in advance for broadcasts scheduled in late June, giving fans a chance to see the behind-the-scenes process while reinforcing RIIZE’s […]
ATEEZ’s latest comeback has ignited a wave of online controversy following the release of GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5, featuring the title track “Bad.” Released June 26, the project blends Latin-influenced production—ranging from reggaeton to modern Latin hip-hop and trap—yet drew sharply mixed reactions from fans and netizens almost immediately. While early view counts show strong […]
Lead: A familiar “lemon” theme, reimagined for summer South Korean group Hearts2Hearts is generating fresh buzz after unveiling concept-related coverage tied to its upcoming “Lemon Tang” era, with multiple outlets framing the release as a deliberate twist on an established visual motif: the same “lemon” idea, but expressed through a distinctly different flavor of storytelling […]
Mark Lee’s first public airport appearance amid an ongoing controversy has reignited a debate inside K-pop fandom spaces over how different idols are treated when they face backlash, according to Koreaboo. Social media users have drawn comparisons between Mark’s situation and another recent controversy involving NCT’s Haechan—particularly around allegations of “dating,” and claims that Haechan […]
Two separate viral moments involving K-pop idols—BTS member Jimin at Paris Fashion Week and “EVAN (Heeseung)” during M Countdown—have triggered waves of harsh online criticism after unedited or preview clips began circulating on social platforms. According to Koreaboo, a video shared after Jimin’s attendance at a Dior show drew backlash focused on his appearance, while […]
Viral posts are driving fresh controversy across K-pop this week, as two separate issues—one tied to an upcoming magazine cover’s styling and another sparked by a choreography choice during the M Countdown broadcast—have ignited criticism online. According to reports, both stories quickly turned from performance or visual topics into wider debates about media presentation, fandom […]
RIIZE has earned its second music show trophy for “Do your dance” following its selection as the top act on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, even though the program did not air a new episode on June 26. According to Music Bank’s official website, the ranking was determined using the K-Chart period from June 15 to […]
Viral clips spark backlash across K-pop fandoms Criticism has flared online after two separate viral clips connected to South Korea’s music program “M Countdown” drew attention to the choreography and on-stage behavior of idol performers. The controversy comes as fan communities and Korean netizens debate how far performance content should be allowed to go—especially when […]
Joshua urges young people to “never let anyone… belittle your dream” SEVENTEEN member Joshua delivered an inspirational speech at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 25, where he addressed young audiences as part of a special event titled “UNESCO x SEVENTEEN: Celebrating Youth, Creativity and Well-Being Together.” Speaking on behalf of all 13 members, the […]
BTS member Jungkook has become the face of another retail milestone, with PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein, confirming that Jungkook’s “Jungkook for Calvin Klein (CKJK)” capsule collection is now the brand’s most successful collaboration in its history. PVH shared the results during a recent first-quarter earnings conference call, citing record-breaking global demand, […]