KpopStarz

Established in 2011 in the heart of downtown New York City, KpopStarz has rapidly emerged as the leading platform for Korean pop music news in the United States. Each month, more than 20 million visitors turn to the site for its fair, comprehensive reporting and knowledgeable reviews.

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ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo To Begin Serving Mandatory Military Duty in July, Will Become Second Member To Enlist

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eunwoo has received official acceptance into South Korea's Army Military Band and will begin his mandatory military service on July 28, 2025. His agency Fantagio confirmed the news on May 29 after the Military Manpower Administration announced the results of band recruitment selections. The 28-year-old star will become the second ASTRO member to fulfill military obligations, following MJ who completed his service in 2023.
Brother of BLACKPINK'S Jisoo Accused of Illegally Filming Sexual Encounter With Women

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

Kim Jung Hoon, the older brother of BLACKPINK member Jisoo, recently faced serious allegations of secretly recording sexual encounters without consent. An anonymous accuser posted on a Korean workplace platform on May 29, claiming Jung Hoon filmed intimate moments using a hidden camera and later showed the footage to acquaintances. The post also claimed he bragged about possessing similar recordings of multiple women. "It took me a long time to write this.
Golden Kyungsoo: D.O. Finally Goes Blonde, And It's Everything

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Rovelyn Barba

EXO's D.O. shocked fans this week after revealing blonde hair for the first time since his debut, marking a major visual change that quickly went viral across social media platforms. Photos shared on May 28 show D.O. — whose real name is Do Kyungsoo — alongside actor and friend Kim Woo Bin. While the pair's close friendship is well known, the real surprise came from D.O.'s newly dyed hair, which fans were quick to point out was a first in his career.
Aespa's Karina Targeted in Sexually Explicit Comments Made by Son of Politician Lee Jae Myung: 'She Looks So Tasty'

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

The son of Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae Myung was fined 5 million Korean won for posting sexually explicit comments about K-pop star Karina from aespa, according to court records that surfaced this week.
Viral Podcast Claims IU and BLACKPINK's Jennie Participate in 'Paid Sponsorship Meetings' With Rich Individuals

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Danielle Ong

A resurfaced clip from the "ABOVE the Influence Show" podcast has triggered widespread outrage after hosts Michelle Kira Lee and Wootak Kim made explosive and unverified claims about IU and BLACKPINK's Jennie. The podcast episode, originally behind a paywall, went viral on social media in late May 2025, sparking intense backlash from fans and calls for legal action against the podcasters.
RM Confirms June Military Discharge as BTS Nears Long-Awaited Reunion

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Alicia Civita

Superstar and K-Pop idol Kim Namjoon, better known as RM, has confirmed he will complete his mandatory South Korean military service in June, signaling a key milestone in the countdown to a full BTS reunion. Though he couldn't attend the 2025 American Music Awards in person, Namjoon made history from afar, winning the Favorite K-pop Artist award and becoming the first K-pop performer to do so both as a soloist and as part of a group.
BLACKPINK Drops Dates for Asia Leg of 2025-2026 World Tour With Two Explosive Nights in Hong Kong

1 week ago | kpopstarz.com | Alicia Civita

The world's biggest girl band BLACKPINK is back and ready to paint Asia pink. After taking over stages across North America and Europe, the queens of K-pop are heading east for the newly announced Asia leg of their record-shattering world tour. After a hiatus of almost two years, the ladies are ready to take BLACKPINK and their fans to a new level.
Koyote's Shinji Opens Up About Cosmetic Surgery: ¿A New Era for K-Pop Idols?

2 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Alicia Civita

Koyote's Shinji is rewriting the narrative in an industry where image often overshadows individuality. The veteran K-pop singer recently took to social media to openly discuss her cosmetic surgery, a procedure she humorously referred to as "remodeling my eyes."Her candidness about her double eyelid surgery has ignited conversations about beauty standards and the evolving transparency surrounding cosmetic enhancements in South Korea. "Whatever.
Tom Cruise Crashes BTS's YouTube Universe: Inside His Surprise Appearance on Run Jin and the Call to His Mom

2 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Alicia Civita

Tom Cruise made an unforgettable guest appearance on BTS member Jin's YouTube series Run Jin, and fans around the world are still processing the surreal brilliance of it all. The outcome is what you get when you put a Hollywood legend and a K-pop icon in the same room, hand them a bowl of spicy seafood, and roll the cameras: one of the most talked-about YouTube episodes of the year—and a cultural reset.
NCT DREAM Announces 2025 'DREAM QUEST' Fan Meeting in Incheon

2 weeks ago | kpopstarz.com | Michael Lee

NCT DREAM is set to embark on a special adventure with their fans, known as NCTzens, through their upcoming fan meeting titled '2025 NCT DREAM FANMEETING <DREAM QUEST>'. The event will take place over two days, from May 24 to May 25, at the Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. This marks the group's first fan meeting in South Korea in nearly two years. The 'DREAM QUEST' is designed as an immersive experience where NCT DREAM and their fans collaborate to complete various quests.