As more reality shows cast ordinary people, privacy controversies are multiplying. Producers are being criticized for repeated failures in pre-show vetting. Harassing comments and psychological harm to contestants and their families are serious. Edi…
Late January, a live YouTube event staged an auction-style dating segment that sparked public controversy. Viewers competed by sending paid tips and the highest bidder was given the participant's contact information. Some broadcasts also reporte…
The materials provided mix different people who happen to share the same name. As a result, it becomes difficult to pin down a single, clear subject. Notably, mid-January 2026 personnel notices from KBS (Korean Broadcasting System, South Korea's…
Since debuting in March 2023, PLAVE has quickly drawn attention in the K‑pop scene. A hybrid virtual boy group is testing the boundaries of mainstream pop music. The blend of Unreal Engine graphics and motion capture gives the project both cinematic…
A foreign fan who repeatedly visited Jungkook's home has been booked on stalking charges. However, reports say she returned after a no-contact order and threw mail and caused a disturbance. Meanwhile, the case has ignited debate over celebrity s…
George Clooney's new French citizenship was published in France's official gazette. Protecting his family's privacy and a preference for life in France are cited as decisive reasons. The Clooneys will keep dual nationality and split time…
Lee Si-eon and Seo Ji-seung announced they are expecting a child four years after their wedding. They married in December 2021 and are due in 2026. Lee signaled the news indirectly on social media, and their agency issued an official confirmation. F…
The controversy over showing Jeongin's face pits the press's public-interest role against child protection. SBS's investigative program I Want to Know (Korean title: Geugeot-i Algo Sipda) broadcast the child's photo and date of birth…
Actors Byun Yohan (39) and singer-actress Tiffany Young (36) have publicly acknowledged a serious relationship that they say is headed toward marriage. They met while filming the 2024 Disney+ drama <Samsik-i Samchon> (a Korean series on Disn…
Actor Jung Sung-il announced an agreed divorce with his wife, whom he married in 2016, in October 2025. Both sides said the split was reached amicably with no party at fault. They also stated they will share responsibility for raising their son. The…
Transfer Love Season 4 pulls viewers in with a fast-moving pace. The contestants reveal emotions quickly, often seeming unselfconscious in front of the cameras. The show's defining twist—ex-partners living together while meeting new people—re…