Celebrity chef couldn’t resist actor Park Bo-gum’s good looksActor Park Bo-gum once again proved his star power — this time through an unexpected admirer. Celebrity chef Lee Yeon-bok openly praised the actor’s handsome features, saying Park was so good-looking that he felt compelled to ask for a photo, sparking buzz across social media. On Monday, Lee shared several photos on his personal account from the 2025 KBS Entertainment Awards, writing, “Park Bo-gum is a man who has everything. He’s handsome, sings well, has an amazing personality and is tall.” The post quickly drew attention for its candid tone and the way it flipped the usual fan dynamic. Lee added that seeing Park up close was what convinced him. “Even standing next to him, he was so good-looking that I asked for a photo,” he said. “He replied, ‘The honor is mine,’ and gladly took it with me. Thank you, Park Bo-gum.” The photos show the two meeting at the awards ceremony held on Saturday, smiling brightly for a selfie. Lee flashes the peace sign while standing beside Park, openly expressing his admiration like any fan would. Park appeared at the event in a burgundyDec 23, 2025By Xportsnews
Aespa’s Winter posts photos with no 'couple tattoo' amid Jung Kook dating rumorsWinter of aespa has resurfaced on social media, drawing fresh attention amid ongoing dating rumors linking her to BTS’ Jung Kook — this time over what fans say is the disappearance of a supposed “couple tattoo.” On Sunday, Winter uploaded several photos to her personal social media account without any caption. In the images, she wears a black and gold dress that highlights her refined, elegant image. Her doll-like facial features and slender silhouette quickly caught fans’ attention, with many focusing less on the outfit itself and more on what was no longer visible. The post follows aespa’s appearance a day earlier at the Melon Music Awards 2025, held Saturday afternoon at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. During the red carpet event, Winter appeared with her arm tattoo fully covered — the same tattoo that had fueled speculation about a possible matching design with Jung Kook. In the newly uploaded photos, no visible trace of the tattoo could be found, reigniting online debate. Winter and Jung Kook were recently swept up in dating rumors driven largely by fan speculation on sociDec 22, 2025By Xportsnews
Even the military can’t dim Cha Eun-woo’s charm as he surprises fans with Sohyang meetingCha Eun-woo may be serving in the military, but his star power — and looks — remain very much intact. The ASTRO member and actor drew fresh attention this week after veteran vocalist Sohyang shared photos of a surprise meeting with him during an official Ministry of National Defense event, quickly sparking buzz across social media. On Thursday, Sohyang posted several photos on her personal social media account with the caption, “Went to a Ministry of National Defense performance… yay!!” The images show Sohyang standing beside Cha, both smiling brightly in a relaxed and warm atmosphere that fans found instantly heartwarming. Cha appeared with a short military haircut and a neat suit, a look that many fans joked was “too polished for the barracks.” Despite being in active service, his appearance quickly became a talking point online, with fans saying the military “still can’t hide his looks.” The post gained further traction when comedian Jo Hye-ryun left a comment saying “Amazing,” amplifying the moment’s virality among fans and fellow entertainers. The meeting rDec 20, 2025By Xportsnews
SHINee’s Key breaks silence over illegal medical treatment controversySHINee’s Key has spoken out after becoming embroiled in controversy over alleged illegal medical procedures linked to a woman known as the ‘injection aunt,’ who is accused of practicing medicine without a license. He said he received treatment believing she was a licensed doctor and expressed deep regret over his ignorance. SM Entertainment, Key’s agency, released an official statement on Wednesday addressing the allegations involving the woman, identified only as Lee. The agency apologized for the delay in responding. “Due to the need to communicate with various parties related to overseas tour schedules and activities, it was difficult to issue a prompt statement, and we sincerely apologize for that.” According to SM, Key was first introduced to Lee through an acquaintance and met her at a hospital in Seoul’s Gangnam District, believing her to be a doctor. “Key continued to receive treatment at the hospital, and in recent situations where visiting the hospital was difficult, he received treatment at home on several occasions,” the agency said, acknowledging that KeyDec 17, 2025By Xportsnews
Chaebol heiress idol, Annie, says she never misses a 1+1 ice cream dealAn unexpected confession from a so-called “chaebol idol” is drawing attention — not for luxury habits, but for how ordinary her shopping rules actually are. Annie, a member of the co-ed K-pop group AllDay Project, appeared on KBS Cool FM’s “Park Myung-soo’s Radio Show” on Monday, where she spoke candidly about life as both a rookie idol and a member of one of Korea’s most powerful business families. During the broadcast, host Park Myung-soo brought up the label often attached to her — “rich family’s daughter” — asking whether it ever felt like a burden. Annie responded calmly, saying, “If you call it a charm, then it can be a charm.” When asked whether she was already waiting for her first settlement as an idol, she laughed and said, “I’m really waiting. I haven’t received it yet, so I’m curious when it will happen.” The conversation turned playful when Park asked whether she ever buys convenience store buy-one-get-one-free deals. Annie answered without hesitation, saying, “Of course. Ice cream is always one-plus-one. I recently bought a lot becaDec 17, 2025By Xportsnews
BTS member RM finally gets a driver’s license at 31BTS leader RM has revealed a surprisingly personal milestone: getting a driver’s license at age 31 — not to buy a car, but to confront what he openly called a long-held trauma. On Tuesday, RM shared a series of photos on social media alongside the caption “Jogogakha,” a Buddhist phrase meaning “look at your own feet,” often interpreted as a reminder to seek truth and realization within oneself rather than externally. The phrase immediately sparked discussion among fans, given its introspective tone and the images that followed. One photo shows RM seated inside a car, head slightly bowed as he takes a quiet selfie. Another image showed that he has officially obtained a standard Class 2 driver’s license in Korea. The timing of the post was no coincidence. Earlier that day, BTS appeared together for a full-group live broadcast on the fan platform Weverse, marking a rare moment of casual interaction among the members. During the livestream, RM surprised fans by casually announcing, “Everyone, I, Kim Nam-joon, got my driver’s license.” J-Hope quickly teased him, saying theDec 17, 2025By Xportsnews
Fake Rosé controversy: Chinese influencer sparks backlash at BLACKPINK pop-upA Chinese influencer has found herself at the center of online backlash after appearing to impersonate BLACKPINK’s Rosé at an official pop-up event, reigniting debate over blurred boundaries between fandom, promotion and celebrity identity. According to Malaysian entertainment outlet Hype, a Chinese influencer known as Daisy was invited earlier this month to the closing event of Rosé’s pop-up store in Qingdao, China. The event focused on selling official merchandise and offered themed photo zones tied to the BLACKPINK member. The controversy began when the event host reportedly introduced Daisy in a way that made her appear to be the main figure of the event, rather than Rosé herself. Fans on site and online quickly voiced discomfort, saying the spotlight had shifted away from the artist the pop-up was meant to celebrate. Videos and photos circulating on social media showed Daisy posing for photos with fans, signing Rosé’s official merchandise and wearing outfits closely resembling Rosé’s signature looks. The scenes fueled criticism, with some fans saying that casual observDec 16, 2025By Xportsnews
IVE draws line on luxury fan gifts after Jang Wonyoung birthday support debateK-pop group IVE has announced it will no longer accept gifts or fan-funded support beyond handwritten letters, a move that comes amid growing debate over luxury “tribute” culture following the online spread of extravagant birthday presents prepared for member Jang Wonyoung. On Dec. 15, IVE’s agency Starship Entertainment posted a notice on its official channels outlining new guidelines on material fan support. The agency said, “From now on, we have decided not to receive any gifts or support other than fan letters,” clearly signaling an end to so-called ‘jogong,’ a term used in Korea to describe fan-funded luxury gifts. The agency added that the decision was made in hopes that fans’ goodwill could be redirected to places where it is more genuinely needed. “We ask for your broad understanding and cooperation,” the statement said. “If you are currently preparing or planning any form of support, we respectfully decline and will gratefully accept only your heartfelt intentions.” IVE, a six-member girl group that debuted in December 2021, has quickly risen to global pDec 16, 2025By Xportsnews
Ex-managers say they spoke out after being listed as suspects in Park Na-rae theft caseA new claim has added another layer of controversy to comedian Park Na-rae’s ongoing scandal, with allegations that her former managers decided to speak out only after being treated as suspects in a theft case involving her home. Park has recently been embroiled in accusations of workplace abuse after former managers came forward with a series of explosive claims. These included allegations that two managers were made to work without proper contracts, and that Park received illegal medical injections from a so-called “injection aunt,” a person without a medical license, further fueling public backlash. Amid the growing controversy, a YouTuber known as “Behind_Master” said the decision of the managers to go public was rooted in what has been described as a “theft incident” at Park’s residence. According to the YouTuber, when expensive items went missing from Park’s home, suspicion initially turned inward — and that suspicion was driven by the actions of her then-boyfriend. The YouTuber said Park’s then-boyfriend, identified only as A, collected personal informationDec 16, 2025By Xportsnews
Forensic agency unable to determine AI manipulation of audio file related to Kim Soo-hyunSouth Korea’s National Forensic Service has concluded that it is unable to determine whether an audio recording released by the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute was manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI), police said. The recording, which was made public in May, is allegedly of the late actor Kim Sae-ron claiming that she dated actor Kim Soo-hyun while she was a minor. The National Forensic Service informed Gangnam Police Station in Seoul last month that it reached an “undetermined” conclusion regarding possible manipulation of the file. The agency conducted an analysis of the audio at the request of police but said it could not determine whether the recording had been altered due to technical limitations, according to officials. Kim Sae-ron’s family previously held a press conference with Garo Sero Research Institute in May, alleging that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with Kim when she was a middle school student. As evidence, the family released part of a recording of a 90-minute conversation Kim had with an acquaintance in New Jersey on Jan. 10,Dec 16, 2025By Hankookilbo
