Articles by Danielle Ong

Danielle Ong

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Where Are the K-Pop Idols Involved in the Controversial Burning Sun Scandal Now?
The Burning Sun scandal involved numerous K-pop idols who filmed and shared sex videos without the consent of their victims.
March 10, 2025 09:03 AM EDT
Former AOA Member Kwon Mina Set To Take New Job at Dermatology Clinic: 'Please Show a Lot of Interest'
Kwon Mina will soon start a career as a consultant at a dermatology clinic years after she revealed to have been bullied by AOA leader Jimin.
March 10, 2025 09:03 AM EDT
BLACKPINK's Jennie Opens up About How Brutal Trainee Days Affected Her Childhood: 'It Was Really Difficult to Accept'
Jennie said she struggled to accept it when other trainees left and noted that she later viewed other people as her rivals prior to her debut.
March 10, 2025 09:03 AM EDT
BTS's J-Hope Asks Fellow Artist for Advice About a 'Girl' He Is Talking To
J-Hope began his message with Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel by asking for relationship advice about a "girl" he's been talking to.
March 07, 2025 01:03 AM EST
NJZ, Ador Present Cases at First Injunction Request Hearing as More Allegations Come To Light
Ador said it is seeking to block NJZ members from pursuing independent activities, arguing that they are still bound by an exclusive contract with the agency.
March 07, 2025 01:03 AM EST
Hwa Sa Subtly Dismisses Romance Rumors With Businessman, Shares Dreams of Changing Korea's Conservative Views on Marriage
Hwa Sa was recently involved in a rumor that claimed she was in a romantic relationship with a businessman who is 12 years her senior.
March 06, 2025 07:03 AM EST
Lisa's 'Alter Ego' Marks Biggest First-Day Streams for Debut Album by Female Rapper on Spotify
Lisa's "Alter Ego" garnered more than 23 million streams on the music platform Spotify within the first 24 hours of its release, topping Cardi B's 15 million for "Invasion of Privacy."
March 05, 2025 06:03 AM EST
SM Entertainment Launches New K-Pop Training School in Singapore, Aspiring Idols May Get $10,000 Scholarship
The new training program will cover every aspect of idol training over a 21-week period. Top students can audition for major agencies in the culmination.
March 05, 2025 12:03 AM EST
Weeekly Announces Disbandment After Five Years, All Members Terminate Contract With Agency
All six members of the girl group have mutually agreed to terminate their exclusive contract, putting an end to their five-year journey under Weeekly.
February 27, 2025 01:02 AM EST
SM Entertainment Debunks 'Groundless Rumors,' Allegations of Bullying Concerning New Girl Group Hearts2Hearts
A member of its newest girl group was accused of bullying schoolmates and teachers in elementary and middle school.
February 27, 2025 01:02 AM EST
JYP Entertainment Threatens Legal Action 'Without Leniency' Against Individual Who Has Been Stalking TWICE
Members of JYP Entertainment's girl group TWICE were allegedly receiving letters with inappropriate content and photos from a stalker.
February 27, 2025 01:02 AM EST
Hearts2Hearts's Ian Faces Accusations of School Bullying Just Days After Debut
A person claiming to be Ian's former classmate said she threw a rock at a boy and sexually harassed teachers during her elementary and middle school years.
February 26, 2025 08:02 PM EST
Beloved Co-Ed K-Pop Group KARD Cancels North American Leg of 2025 'New Era' Tour
The North American leg of KARD's "New Era" tour was scheduled to begin on Feb. 27. However, a delay in the group's working visas led to the cancellation.
February 26, 2025 06:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's Lisa Reveals New Light Stick Ahead of the Release of First Full-Album 'Alter Ego'
BLACKPINK's Lisa showcased her new merchandise during a live broadcast on Tuesday, unveiling the light stick and other merchandise such as Alter Ego t-shirts.
February 26, 2025 05:02 AM EST
Roo'ra's Chae Ri Na Postpones Wedding After Husband Gets Stabbed in Gangnam, Removing Part of His Liver
Chae Ri Na's husband suffered two deep cuts to the ribs and stomach and had 40% of his liver removed following the stabbing incident.
February 25, 2025 08:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's Lisa Set To Make History as First K-Pop Artist To Perform at Oscars
Lisa will be appearing at the 97th Oscars ceremony with Doja Cat and Raye, who she previously collaborated with on her single, "Born Again."
February 25, 2025 08:02 AM EST
Hong Kong Airline Employee Leaks Confidential Flight Details of BTS, Other Top K-Pop Stars
The unnamed employee reportedly leveraged her access to the airline's internal booking systems to obtain the personal and flight information of celebrities.
February 25, 2025 08:02 AM EST
Popular 4th Gen Idol AleXa Set to 'Re-Debut,' Hints at Parting with Talent Management Agency
K-pop soloist AleXa hinted at a potential "re-debut," potentially in April, sparking excitement among her fans.
February 24, 2025 06:02 AM EST
LE SSERAFIM Accused of Plagiarizing a Mugler Ad for 'Born Fire' Concept Trailer
The group was accused of copying elements, including lighting and camera angles, from an advertisement for a Mugler fragrance featuring model Anok Yai
February 24, 2025 06:02 AM EST
Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon Admits To Wearing Fake Luxury Items Despite $5M Net Worth
Hyoyeon admitted she was wearing a counterfeit PRADA jacket during an appearance on the SBS Power FM variety show.
February 24, 2025 06:02 AM EST
Jessi Says New Music Is Coming Soon Following Fan Assault Controversy
The Korean-American rapper answered questions during her set at WATERBOMB Manila, telling fans that she will be dropping 'multiple songs very soon.'
February 24, 2025 06:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's Jennie Praised for Rapping Skills in Pre-release Single 'ExtraL' Featuring Doechii
Fans praised BLACKPINK's Jennie for her rapping skills in her pre-release single "ExtraL."
February 22, 2025 12:02 PM EST
Netizens Express Concern for 2NE1's Park Bom After Insisting Marriage With Lee Min Ho Who Denied Knowing Her Personally
In a new post, Park Bom claimed everything she said was true and later added that Min-ho asked her to say she was single.
February 21, 2025 09:02 AM EST
EXO's Xiumin Releases Track List for Comeback Solo Album 'Interview X'
Xiumin's upcoming mini-album will feature six tracks, including the song "Love is U" that was penned by fellow EXO member Chen.
February 21, 2025 09:02 AM EST
HYBE Set To Negotiate Contract Renewals With BTS, Seventeen, TXT, and ENHYPEN. Are All Groups Staying With the Agency?
Financial analysts remain optimistic that HYBE will continue growing in 2026. That said, it is unclear whether all four groups would stay with the company.
February 21, 2025 09:02 AM EST
NJZ Parents Accuse Bang Si Hyuk of Personally Calling ComplexCon Organizers, Attempting To Cancel Group's Performance
The parents of the K-pop group said HYBE only thinks of the members as a way to make money and sabotages them instead of cheering them on.
February 20, 2025 06:02 AM EST
Is BTS's J-Hope Dating TWICE's Nayeon? Fans Spot 'Proof' of Relationship
A video posted on TikTok allegedly showed evidence of the pair's romance, including matching social media posts dating back to at least 2022.
February 20, 2025 06:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's Rose Says Group Will Perform New Music in 2025 World Tour: 'There's No Reason for Us To Stop It, Right?'
Rose teased the BLACKPINK is about to make a comeback with new music soon, which will market the first time they release fresh material since 2020's Born Pink.
February 20, 2025 06:02 AM EST
New Photos Show BTS's V in Military Uniform, Idol Is Visibly Bulked Up
A new photo of BTS's V showed the idol with a more bulked-up physique following his enlistment into the South Korean military's Special Duty Team.
February 20, 2025 06:02 AM EST
BLACKPINK's White House Performance Canceled Due to First Lady's Dislike of 'Young Women,' Officials Respond to Allegation
The allegations surfaced after lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Korea recently claimed First Lady Kim Keon Hee personally blocked the White House event.
February 19, 2025 08:02 PM EST