Korean fans threaten to boycott K-pop group (G)I-DLE’s Soojin over bullying controversy

Korean fans threaten to boycott K-pop group (G)I-DLE’s Soojin over bullying controversy: (G)I-DLE’s Soojin (Twitter) Korean fans of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE have threatened to boycott member Soojin if her agency fails to provide proper explanation and resolve the accusations of school violence posted by netizens. Soojin has been accused of assault, extortion, bullying and stealin

‘Mr. Queen’ actor Na In-woo eyed to replace Ji Soo in ‘River Where the Moon Rises’

‘Mr. Queen’ actor Na In-woo eyed to replace Ji Soo in ‘River Where the Moon Rises’: Actors Na In-woo in 'Mr. Queen' (left) and Ji Soo in 'River Where the Moon Rises' (Instagram)  Hit Korean drama “Mr. Queen” actor Na In-woo has been offered to replace embattled actor Ji Soo in the currently airing drama “River Where the Moon Rises” after the latter admitted to committing school

BTS named 2020 Global Recording Artist of the Year, first Korean artist to win the award

BTS named 2020 Global Recording Artist of the Year, first Korean artist to win the award

Korean actor Ji Soo admits committing school violence: I apologize on my knees

Korean actor Ji Soo admits committing school violence: I apologize on my knees: Actor Ji Soo (Instagram)  Embattled Korean actor Ji Soo, 27, has admitted to accusations that he committed school violence, saying his misconduct will be a part of him for the rest of his life. “I sincerely apologize to those who suffered because of me. There is no excuse for my past miscondu

I’m healthy’: Sandara Park shows test results to prove she has no thyroid problem

I’m healthy’: Sandara Park shows test results to prove she has no thyroid problem: Dara on the Jan. 19 episode of 'Video Star' (left) and a photo she uploaded on Feb. 26 (Screenshot from “Video Star” and Twitter) Sandara Park, also known as Dara, former member of K-pop group 2NE1, has revealed her medical test results to assure fans and the public that she is healthy and has n

Korean actor Ji Soo, star of ‘River Where the Moon Rises,’ accused of school violence

Korean actor Ji Soo, star of ‘River Where the Moon Rises,’ accused of school violence: Actor Ji Soo and his school album (Instagram and online community) Korean actor Ji Soo (Kim Ji Soo), 27, who is currently starring in the K-drama “River Where the Moon Rises,” is facing several accusations of school violence including bullying that he allegedly committed when he was in middle sch

German radio host Matthias Matuschik: ‘I am really sorry’ for attacking BTS

German radio host Matthias Matuschik: ‘I am really sorry’ for attacking BTS: Radio host Matthias Matuschik (left) and BTS (Matuschik’s website and Twitter) Embattled German radio host Matthias Matuschik has apologized for attacking K-pop superstars BTS on his show, likening them to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that should be eradicated with a vaccine and saying they

Korean actor-singer Kim Myung-soo enlists in the Marine Corps

Korean actor-singer Kim Myung-soo enlists in the Marine Corps: Kim Myung-soo (left) and the new Korea Marine Corps recruits entering the training camp on Feb. 22 (Twitter, Instagram)  Korean actor and singer Kim Myung-soo, also known as L of boy band Infinite, has enlisted in the Korea Marine Corps. The 28-year-old entered the camp on Feb. 22 to undergo f

Song Joong-ki’s new Korean drama ‘Vincenzo’ premieres at No. 1 in the ratings

Song Joong-ki’s new Korean drama ‘Vincenzo’ premieres at No. 1 in the ratings: Song Joong-ki (center), Jeon Yeo-bin (left) and Taecyeon (right) in 'Vincenzo' (Twitter/tvN) Korean actor Song Joong-ki’s new Korean drama “Vincenzo” is off to a good start, premiering at No. 1 in the ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of “Vincenzo” on tvN on Feb. 20 got a

BTS’ J-Hope donates $135,600 to children with disabilities to mark 27th birthday

BTS’ J-Hope donates $135,600 to children with disabilities to mark 27th birthday: J-Hope at the press conference for BTS’ album 'BE' last November (Big Hit Entertainment) K-pop superstars BTS member J-Hope celebrated his 27th birthday on Feb. 18 and to mark the occasion, he donated to help children with disabilities. Charity organization ChildFund Korea announced that J-Ho