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· Bryan Ke
K-pop star reveals his horrifying encounters with stalkers
Jaejoong, a former member of SM Entertainment’s TVXQ, shared some of the encounters he has had with sasaengs, a Korean term meaning “private life” which also refers to obsessive fans or stalkers, in his 20-year career, including one who broke into his house while he was asleep.…
· Bryan Ke
Gua sha explained: Origins, reported benefits and side effects
Gua sha, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) procedure practiced for centuries, is believed to offer many health benefits, beyond mere cosmetics suggested by recent trends. About Gua sha: Regarded as one of the oldest forms of TCM, gua sha’s recorded history reportedly dates…
· Bryan Ke
Behind-the-scenes clip of Simu Liu recording ‘Push’ for ‘Barbie’ goes viral
Many social media users loved Simu Liu’s recent TikTok post in which he shared a quick clip of some of the Kens recording their backup vocals for a scene in the summer blockbuster hit “Barbie.” What’s it about: The video shows Liu inside a small recording booth belting some of…
· Isa Peralta
Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’
NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international iteration of NPR’s “Tiny Desk,” a popular video series of live concerts held at the desk of “All Songs Considered” host Bob Boilen in Washington, D.C.…
· Ryan General
Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun dating news breaks norms for Korean celeb relationships
Jisoo, 28, is the only confirmed member of the popular K-pop quartet to be in a relationship, despite persistent rumors surrounding the love lives of the group’s members
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ Jungkook accidentally confirms V’s new album
Jungkook accidentally confirmed that fellow BTS member V will be releasing a debut solo album. What happened: While livestreaming on Weverse on Thursday morning, Jungkook chatted with fans and answered some of their questions.
· Ryan General
Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes. Since one of the best ways to explore and experience the beauty of Asia is by visiting its iconic locations, we’ve put together a list of several landmarks across the…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ Jungkook deletes personal Instagram account with 50 million followers
Jungkook has explained his decision to delete his personal Instagram account with over 50 million followers. The BTS member abruptly deleted his Instagram account on Tuesday.
· Michelle De Pacina
ARMYs sing along to BTS’ V in Dubai as world’s tallest building lights up to honor his 26th birthday
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai displayed BTS’ V on the side of the building for the second consecutive year in a grand birthday gesture from his Chinese fan club. V’s 26th Birthday: The K-pop idol’s Chinese fan club Baidu Vbar organized a three-minute birthday ad on the…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ V is Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021
BTS’ V was recently announced as Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021. Google’s most searched: After breaking two Instagram world records, BTS’ V has also been revealed to be at the top of Google’s list of 100 most searched Asian celebrities in 2021, reported The Times…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ Jin has surprise Billboard hit with viral ‘Super Tuna’ song, V breaks two Instagram world records
While on a temporary break, BTS’ Jin has a surprise hit on the Billboard chart for his viral “Super Tuna” song while V broke world records for his Instagram follower gain. #SuperTuna: Jin’s “Super Tuna” broke into the Top 10 Hot Trending Songs of the Billboard Hot 100 charts,…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ V named ‘Most Handsome Man in the World in 2021’ by two publications in the same week
Kim Taehyung, commonly known as V of the K-pop group BTS, has been named “Most Handsome Man in the World in 2021” by two publications in the same week. Back-to-back awards: V, 25, was first named “Most Handsome Man in the World” by South Asia’s leading news agency Asian News…
· Ryan General
‘Chinese Backstreet Boys’: BTS fans demand apology from Dominican radio show over racist comments
Hosts of a radio show in the Dominican Republic are under fire for ignorant remarks made on-air about members of Korean supergroup BTS. A barrage of insults: Program “Esto No Es Radio” has earned the wrath of many BTS fans (AKA the ARMY) after ridiculing the popular boyband and…
· Bryan Ke
BTS Makes History AGAIN After Winning Best Pop, 3 Other Awards at the VMAs
BTS debuted a live performance of their latest single “Dynamite” at the 2020 MTV’s Video Music Award and made history by snagging four awards they were nominated for. The performance was filmed via a green screen from their home country of South Korea and showed famous locations…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Wants Disney to Cast an Asian Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’
After Disney named R&B singer Halle Bailey as the iconic Princess Ariel in its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” fans are now stoked to find out who gets to play Prince Eric. Just after Bailey’s casting on Wednesday, a number of names for the male lead have begun…
· Bryan Ke
K-Pop Stars Make Unexpected Cameos in Marvel’s ‘Runaways’ Comic
The eleventh issue of Marvel’s “Runaways,” which was first published in July 2018, apparently contains a very surprising cameo that even eagle-eyed fans only noticed recently. As it turns out, Red Velvet’s Irene and BTS’ V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, apparently made an…
· Bryan Ke
BTS Member V Becomes ‘Most Beautiful Man on Earth’ By Shedding a Single Tear
The BTS ARMY of fans is feeling a bit emotional after a video of band member V shedding a tear as he sings their single “The Truth Untold” during a concert went viral on social media. V, also known by his real name Kim Tae-hyung, was spotted tearing up while mouthing the lyrics…