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• BTS Reigns Against LOONA, BLACKPINK for Group Brand Reputation Ranking This March

  According to the big data analysis released by the Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation, idol groups BTS, LOONA and BLACKPINK topped the list of brand value ranking among K-pop groups for the month of March.

  03.28.20 | 12:09AM EDT
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  UPDATE: “Special Academic Favors” Controversy Involving These K-pop Idols is Still Ongoing

  Dongshin University seeks for a reconsideration after the Ministry of Education canceled the degrees of famous K-pop artists. In addition to this, the university filed an administrative suit against the ministry to change its decision.

  03.27.20 | 10:28PM 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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  Wheesung Is Once Again Under Investigation For Illicit Drug Usage

  It has been confirmed that Wheesung has once again been investigated on allegations of alleged illicit use of propofol.

  03.27.20 | 10:27AM EDT

• Nth Room Mastermind Admits Plotting of Hidden Camera for Shin Se-kyung and Bo-mi

  Nth Room Mastermind Jo Joo-bin admitted that he plotted the "hidden-camera" incident where kpop artists, Se-kyung and Bo-mi of Apink were involved.

  03.27.20 | 10:26AM EDT
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  Choi Jong Hoon Receives Attempted Bribery Sentence + Dissemination of Unauthorized Video

  Choi Jong Hoon was convicted for suspected bribery during a drunk driving accident in 2016 and has distributed illegal videos. On March 27, in the afternoon, the Court of Seoul declared its ruling of the first trial against Choi Jong Hoon on grounds of attempting bribery and disseminating illegal video.

  03.27.20 | 10:28AM EDT

• WINNER Jin Woo Confirms Military Enlistment through a Heartwarming Letter to Fans

  KPOP idol Jin-Woo will certainly break a lot of hearts as he confirms his enlistment through a letter. WINNER’s Jin Woo confirmed that he is finally fulfilling his duty as a citizen of South Korea.

  03.27.20 | 9:42AM 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
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  Which Hairsyle Does Heechul Rock The Most With His Blonde Hair: Straight or Curly?

  Hygiene brand Whia announced on Friday that they have officially selected "Clean King" Super Junior's Kim Heechul as their first brand model. Expect to see the K-pop star on the brand's campaigns, including TV ads.

  03.27.20 | 5:12AM EDT
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  Sulli's Fan Shares Appreciation After Receiving Her Feminine Products Package

  A fan expressed her appreciation to the late K-pop star Sulli after receiving feminine products from the celebrity. The package was a project the late star collaboratively created with Cheongdam Girl.

  03.27.20 | 4:59AM 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

• BLACKPINK's Lisa Thanks Loved Ones, BLINKs on Her 23rd Birthday

  BLACKPINK's maknae Lisa is celebrating her 23rd birthday today! Born as Lalisa Manoban, the Thai K-pop superstar shared a message on her Instagram to thank her fans and her loved ones for the wonderful greetings.

  03.27.20 | 4:19AM EDT