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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#7199

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#5200

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Legendary Boy Group's Disbandment Announcement Comes With A Warning For The Public - Koreaboo

4 days 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 week 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

2 weeks 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.
A Fan Who Allegedly Turned To Sex Work To Support An Idol Was Found Guilty Of Burying Her Baby

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

Details about a 29-year-old woman’s personal life began to emerge after she was accused of–and later sentenced for– burying her newborn infant in her parents’ garden. Minagawa Kotomi, a former university employee and nursery school teacher, was sentenced by Japan’s Nagoya District Court to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after she was found guilty of disposing of her daughter’s body at her parents’ home in Tokoname in April of 2023.
Former Boy Group Member's Past Sexual Misconduct Uncovered During A Recent Investigation

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

A third-party panel that was tasked with investigating a series of scandals uncovered a star’s sexual misconduct that previously went unreported. The panel, led by Lawyer Takeuchi Akira was commissioned by Fuji TV to investigate a string of controversies involving Fuji TV stars, such as Nakai Masahiro. Earlier this month, the panel found Nakai, a former member of the Japanese boy group SMAP, guilty of sexually assaulting a female Fuji TV newscaster in 2023.
Disturbing Text Messages Leading Up To Former Boy Group Member's Sex Crime Exposed

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

New details have emerged about a former boy group member’s sex crime, which he was found guilty of earlier this month. SMAP | Fuji TV In December of 2024, Japanese media reported that Nakai allegedly paid 90 million yen (approximately $568,101 USD) as a lump sum to an unidentified woman for sexual misconduct that took place in 2023.
Actress Released From Police Custody Following Alleged Assault

3 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

An actress who earned the nickname “Nation’s Daughter” is currently embroiled in a scandal involving an alleged assault, a traffic accident, and a drug test. Hirosue Ryoko is a popular Japanese actress and singer who has appeared in dozens of films and television series since the 1990s, including Wasabi (2001)and Departures (2008).
Late Singer's Nude Photos To Be Sold By Record Company, Igniting Massive Backlash

4 weeks ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

A record company has come under fire for planning to sell a late singer’s nude photos. According to one legal expert, the upcoming sale could “fall under the category of revenge porn and may be illegal.” Yashiro Aki (also known as Yashiro) was a famous Japanese enka singer and painter. She passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 73 after being hospitalized for interstitial lung disease and a bout with anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis.
WOODZ's Agency Responds To His Past Dating Rumors With Kim Sae Ron

1 month ago | koreaboo.com | Ron Kim

This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron's Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. WOODZ‘s agency has responded to the rumors that he dated Kim Sae Ron. In a statement shared with various media outlets, including Xportnews, WOODZ’s agency EDAM Entertainment shared their position on his dating rumors with Kim Sae Ron. Since it is his personal life, we cannot verify the reports.
10+ New K-Dramas Coming To Netflix And More In April 2025

1 month ago | koreaboo.com | Sandy Lyons

Are you looking for a new K-Drama to watch? Whatever your genre, we’ve got you covered! Here are 14 of the best new K-Dramas coming to screens in April 2025. 1. Way Back Love – April 3 We’re kicking off this new K-Drama lineup with a fantasy romance series about childhood friends (and first loves) who reunite under bittersweet circumstances. A week before the main character (played by Kim Min Ha) dies, her old friend (played by Gong Myoung) appears to her as a grim reaper. 2.