Koreaboo

Koreaboo is an English-language online platform dedicated to delivering K-Pop news and content. Since its launch on October 4, 2010, it has rapidly become one of the leading sources for K-Pop enthusiasts around the globe, attracting over 50 million readers. While the site primarily covers the South Korean entertainment and celebrity scene, it has successfully branched out to include stories on trending cultural, tech, and lifestyle topics. Since its inception, Koreaboo has broadened its influence by organizing various concerts, festivals, and auditions. In 2012, it garnered the interest of the major South Korean company CJ E&M, leading to the creation of KCON, the largest K-Pop convention in the United States.

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English

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#7199

United States

#5200

Arts and Entertainment/Arts and Entertainment

#59

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Top Female K-Pop Stars Can Be Purchased For Sex, According To Idol's Alleged Ex - Koreaboo

1 week ago | koreaboo.com

A viral video in which the alleged ex of an idol claimed that top female stars engage in prostitution has sparked mixed reactions.
SM Entertainment Apologizes For aespa Karina's Controversial Upload

1 week ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

SM Entertainment has shared an apology for aespa Karina‘s controversial Instagram upload. In a statement shared by SM Entertainment, they have apologized for Karina’s post and stated there was no meaning behind it. This is SM Entertainment. We apologize for the concern caused by an upload made by our artist, Karina. There were no hidden intentions or purposes by her upload and she immediately deleted the post after realizing there could be misunderstandings.
Kim Sae Ron Named Idols And Called Out Others In Desperate Plea Before Her Death - Involved Parties Speak Up

2 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

Kim Sae Ron made a desperate plea to her closest friends and called out those who deserted her before she passed away. Through an exclusive report from SBS FunE, they were able to obtain a screenshot of an Instagram Story uploaded by Kim Sae Ron to her closest friends on her private account. The story was uploaded on September 8 at around 2 am. Screenshot this, and share this if I die. [Redacted names] are the ones who saved me.
17-Year-Old Girl Makes A Chilling Confession After Stabbing 3 Classmates

2 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

A 17-year-old high school student has been arrested for the stabbing of three of her classmates. The incident reportedly happened between classes, inside one of the classrooms. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on May 21, the unnamed suspect allegedly used a knife to stab three female students from behind without warning. About 20 students were reportedly in the classroom at the time. Witnesses stated that the three victims, who were all seated at the time, were stabbed in their shoulders and backs.
15-Year-Old Arrested For Murder Makes A Chilling Confession About His Victim

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

On May 12, police were called by a passerby who found an injured woman lying in the street. She was unconscious and bleeding from wounds to her back and her head. The call was made in Chiba, Japan at around 5:10 p.m after what appeared to be a random stabbing in Wakaba Ward. The woman, 84-year-old Takahashi Yayoi, died approximately 90 minutes after she was transported to a hospital for treatment.
K-Pop's First Survival Girl Group Rumored To Reunite To Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

Produce 101 girl group I.O.I is rumored to reunite to celebrate their 10 year anniversary in 2026. According to an exclusive report from Sports Donga, I.O.I is planning to release a new song in 2026 to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. The group was formed through Produce 101 Season 1 in 2016, and promoted until 2017. A potential reunion was discussed in 2019 but was quickly shelved following controversy over vote manipulation within the Produce series as a whole.
Yuehua Entertainment's Girl Group EVERGLOW Will Reportedly Disband

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

Yuehua Entertainment‘s girl group EVERGLOW is reportedly on the verge of disbandment. According to an exclusive report from Maeil Kyungje, the members of EVERGLOW will be leaving Yuehua Entertainment following the expiration of their contracts. They have also reportedly decided to move on from group activities to prioritize their next endeavors as individual artists.
Legendary Boy Group's Disbandment Announcement Comes With A Warning For The Public - Koreaboo

4 weeks ago | koreaboo.com

According to Korean media, netizens are warning people not to travel to Japan during Arashi's final concert tour. The J-Pop group will disband in 2026.
Here Are All The Winners From The 61st Baeksang Awards

1 month ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

The 61st Baeksang Awards have just concluded, and here are all of the winners from the event. The event was held at COEX’s D hall, and hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum for the fourth consecutive year. Here are all of the winners from the event. The winners are listed in the order they were presented during the ceremony. 1. Best New Actress (Film) – Roh Yoon Seo in Hear Me: Our Summer 2. Best New Actor (Film) – Jung Sung Il in Uprising 3.
ILLIT Will Reportedly Make Their Comeback In Mid-June

1 month ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

ILLIT will reportedly be making their comeback in mid-June. According to an exclusive report from IZE, ILLIT is preparing for their comeback in mid-June. This would mark eight months since their last comeback with their second mini-album I’LL LIKE YOU, which was released in October 2024. No details about the format of their comeback was announced. ILLIT previously released their first Japanese single “Almond Chocolate” as part of the OST for movie It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love.