TWICE’s Tzuyu says BTS paved the way – BLINKs aren’t taking it well on social media

The phrase “BTS paved the way” has become a talking point within K-pop fandoms. Although many artists – including TWICE, Stray Kids, GOT7’s Jackson Wang, PSY, and others – have openly credited BTS for helping globalize K-pop, the statement often sparks backlash when repeated. The latest instance came when TWICE’s Tzuyu acknowledged BTS’ role in…

ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan faces mounting backlash from K-pop stans since debut: From visuals to vibe, fans aren’t buying it

Rookie co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT, under THEBLACKLABEL, who made their official debut on June 23, has already seen great success in their home country, South Korea. Just two days after their debut, their first single Famous surged to the top of Melon’s ‘Top 100’ chart, marking a strong start for the group. By June 28,…

BTS’ V goes bare-faced live: Kim Taehyung flexes muscles, changes outfits, plays music and Counter-Strike as ARMY loses it

There’s a reason ARMY – one of the world’s largest fandoms – believes that the love they give BTS is always returned. On June 20, not long after waking up, the ever-charming Kim Taehyung, better known as V from BTS, surprised fans by going live on Weverse. He casually told viewers he had just gotten…

Paying the penalty or going back to ADOR? Danielle’s appearance at Omega event in Japan stirs debate

Amid swirling controversy, Danielle of NewJeans stepped back into the spotlight on Wednesday (June 18), turning heads in Kyoto, Japan, as she attended a high-profile Omega product launch. Local media captured the idol in a sleek black off-shoulder dress that perfectly complemented her chin-length blonde bob. She appeared as a global ambassador for the Swiss…

BTS Jungkook’s apology vs aespa Karina’s sorry: K-pop fans drag both over alleged ‘MAGA’ connection; but ARMY reacts differently

It was on June 13, 2025, that the BTS fandom, called ARMY, saw Jungkook perform on stage after a long time, as he had been enlisted in the South Korean military for his mandatory service. Having been discharged on June 11, he and the eldest member, Jin, made surprise appearances on stage at J-Hope’s HOPE…