9 virtual K-pop idols we’re stanning right now

Virtual K-pop idols are on the rise as South Korean agencies and labels are now looking into the metaverse as the next destination for Hally...

S. Korea passes bill aimed at protecting underage K-pop idols

South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has passed an amendment to the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act that...

13-year-old girl who pretended to be a boy to get into a Chinese pop group is being compared to Mulan

Social media users have compared a girl who lied about her gender to enter into China’s boy band industry to the Chinese legendary folk hero...

China bans ‘sissy,’ effeminate men from TV

China’s crackdown on its entertainment industry continues with a recent ban on “sissy men,” vulgar internet celebrities and reality talent s...

China’s youngest boy band forced to rebrand after being accused of child exploitation

The Panda Boys, China’s youngest boy band ever, has been rebranded as a children’s art troupe after their agency was accused of child exploi...

California Student Brings His ‘Waifu’ Along to Accept Diploma During Graduation

A college student in Southern California caught everyone’s attention after putting his passion for Japanese pop culture on full display duri...

Japanese Idol Reveals She’s Having a Baby With Her Manager, Fans Feel ‘Betrayed’

Many fans of Japanese idol singer Asuka Kiraboshi felt betrayed by the recent announcement of her pregnancy, and that she is in a two-year r...

Japanese Idol Reveals Disturbing Details About Getting Stuffed Animal Gifts From Fans

Japanes idol singer Kaori Matsumura revealed she has received several gifts from her fans, from innocent stuffed toys to plushies, but some ...