Although it is 2021, Korea's mindset towards homosexuality is still decades behind. With the newer generation bringing in the change and slowly shifting the country's mindset towards sexual minorities, a rapper has taken a brave step into the public eye by coming out on his Instagram.
Amid the tension between C-Netz and K-Netz following Chinese K-pop idols ban petition, some Chinese internet users claimed that the whole "K-POP" is plagiarized from China, particularly from their nursery rhymes and pop songs.
Multiple Korean artists' songs are being indentified as Chinese by Youtube and are under threat of losing money from the issue.
Media entities have gathered together to bring IDENTITY 2021: #OURIDENTITY, a livestream relief event in celebration of the Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Being a foreigner in K-pop is hard enough with the training, but learning a language is a whole new obstacle to tackle. Some have gotten better with time, while some still have difficulties to this day. Despite that, they persevered and have made a name for themselves in South Korea. These idols have openly struggled with speaking Korean.
SBS Sparks Controversy With Censored Gay Kissing Scenes in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' + Korea's Gay Bohemian Kiss Trend
With K-Pop continuing to become more main stream and boosting Korea's place on the map, the widespread recognition of Asians in the media is only becoming stronger and stronger.
Looking to upgrade your skincare routine to get skin as flawless as your favorite K-pop idol? Then coconut face balm is the answer to your prayers!
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, SM Entertainment announced Aespa's fandom name, and Korean netizens are not happy.
It seems being a TWICE member is not easy.
On November 4, Wednesday, a netizen shared a post to an online community forum concerning BLACKPINK member Rosé's visuals. Since then, Korean netizens have expressed divided opinions over her looks. Read more about it here.
On November 2, Monday, an unnamed Korean netizen shared a post to an online community forum asking people to determine which foreign TWICE member looks the most Korean. Keep on reading to see who they think it is!
Netizens continue to show divided opinions over SM Rookies and possible Aespa member Ningning. Many people have expressed their distaste for her addition to the group for being Chinese. Now, some netizens claim they don't deserve her rumored position in the group. Read more here.