- 5/5/2025
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00:00Two of Gen 5's hottest rookie girl groups are about to face off this June.
00:08iLit will go first, making their return after 8 quiet months since I'll Like You.
00:17Fans have been waiting long enough and this might be the moment things finally heat up again.
00:20While Hive hasn't dropped official info yet, insiders say the group is prepping for a comeback,
00:25timed with their first ever fan concert, iLit Glitter Day in Seoul, happening June 7 and 8.
00:29Many believe the concert could be the perfect moment to tease or even premiere new tracks.
00:33Right after that, Hearts 2 Hearts is also making headlines, just four months after debuting with The Chase.
00:38They've already made big waves, scoring a music show win just 15 days in and selling over 400,000 albums.
00:43According to Ilgin Sports, their second single album is on the way.
00:46SM hasn't confirmed anything yet, but with momentum like this, all eyes are on their next move.
00:51With iLit and Hearts 2 Hearts both stepping into the spotlight, June might just mark the first real clash between two rising stars of Gen 5.
00:57Who will steal the show?
01:04A photo of a long-time fan of Ives' One Young recently went viral, but not for the reason you might think.
01:08This fan has supported One Young since her iZone days, and even took a cute picture with her at a fan sign years ago.
01:13Now, after all this time, he got another chance to meet her during Ives' recent promotions, and he recreated the old photo.
01:18One Young has grown into a stunning young star, while the fan also aged his hair has turned gray.
01:22Someone posted the before and after pictures on X, and the comparison got a lot of attention.
01:27Some people made negative comments, saying it was weird for someone older to still be a fan of a young female idol.
01:32They called it abnormal, and criticized him harshly.
01:34The post sparked a heated debate online.
01:36Some defended the fan, saying true support has no age.
01:39Others argued that older fans shouldn't follow young female idols.
01:42This kind of argument isn't new, it's something K-pop communities have discussed for years.
01:52Jenny and Lisa from Blackpink just proved that their star power is just as strong solo as it is together.
01:56The two dropped their solo albums, Jenny with Ruby and Lisa with Alter Ego, only a week apart.
02:00While this could have led to fan wars or competition, both idols handled their promotions so well that there were no major issues.
02:06Things got even more exciting when they both hit the stage at Coachella 2025.
02:10Their stunning performances created a huge buzz, and now that the festival is over, the numbers show just how much impact they made.
02:16They dominated the EMB charts.
02:18That's short for earned media value, which basically shows how much free publicity or attention someone brought to the brands they worked with.
02:23According to data from Lefty, a well-known influencer platform, Jenny came out on top, bringing in a whopping USD $13 million in value for Acne Studios Muggler,
02:30just by wearing their shield sunglasses on stage.
02:32Lisa followed closely behind with USD $9.5 million in value for Asher Levine GCDS, thanks to her two custom outfits at Coachella.
02:39The third spot went to Enhypen, who pulled in USD $9.3 million for Prada.
02:43All in all, Coachella 2025 belonged to K-pop.
02:45And Jenny and Lisa showed once again why they're at the top of the game.
02:48A pre-debut video of Ningning has gone viral on Pan, racking up over 46,000 views in no time.
02:59The clip shows her, with a bare face and simple outfit, a look completely different from her sharp and glamorous visuals as a member of S Spa today.
03:07The post quickly stirred debate.
03:08Some netizens claimed her facial features had changed and speculated about plastic surgery.
03:12But many others defended her, saying the differences are likely due to styling, weight loss, and growing up.
03:17Some even joked that online communities are always quick to cry plastic surgery whenever an idol's look evolves.
03:22Even with some criticism, many fans defended Ningning, highlighting that her natural beauty has always been evident, even before her rise to stardom.
03:34Hyuna is officially back with new music, but her comeback hasn't been smooth at all.
03:38This is her first release since marrying Yongjun Hyung, a figure many consider controversial.
03:42When Hyuna announced her comeback, some netizens felt like she was hinting at her marriage.
03:46And even before the release, people were already talking online about how she had fallen off, blaming her relationship for the drop in her popularity.
03:53On April 30, Hyuna dropped her new song, Mrs. Nail.
03:55While many YouTube comments praised the song, not everyone was on the same page.
03:58Over on X, a post about the comeback sparked harsh reactions.
04:01Some netizens criticized both the song and the direction of her career, saying that even if the track was good,
04:07it couldn't make up for her personal choices.
04:09Hyuna has faced backlash ever since she confirmed her relationship.
04:11And now, that criticism is still following her into her comeback.
04:20Hive is facing heavy criticism over the new Cat's Eye song, Gnarly, with many calling the lyrics terrible and poorly written.
04:26Even before the song dropped, the teaser sparked controversy.
04:29Some international fans accused Cat's Eye of copying concepts from other girl groups like S-Spa and Blackpink.
04:34When the full song was released, backlash grew, especially from international netizens.
04:38Many said the lyrics felt messy and that the track was a bad move for a rookie group still trying to find its place.
04:43But in Korea, the reaction has been quite different.
04:45On Einstiz, a popular online community, a trending post about Gnarly showed that local netizens found the song bold and fresh.
04:52They praised the group's style and concept, calling it unique and eye-catching.
04:55Still, one part of the video has caused major concern, especially around member Yuncha, who's only 17.
05:00Some viewers felt that parts of the choreography and certain scenes, like one showing two flies, were inappropriate for a minor.
05:06While some people argued that it's not unusual for teens that age, many said it felt wrong in a public setting like a music video or live stage.
05:12Overall, Gnarly has sparked debate.
05:14Some are excited by Cat's Eye's daring concept, while others are worried about the message it sends, especially when minors are involved.
05:20Itzy's Leah is getting both love and hate after a recent performance went viral online.
05:30A video of her performing imaginary friend was posted and quickly gained attention.
05:34At first, fans praised her visuals.
05:35But soon after, some netizens started criticizing her, saying she looked bored and didn't show enough stage presence.
05:40However, many people stepped in to defend her.
05:42They pointed out that imaginary friend is a soft, emotional song and Leah's calm expressions and slower movements actually fit the mood.
05:48It's not like Itzy's usual high energy songs, so the performance style was naturally different.
05:53In recent months, more idols have been called out for lack of stage presence, but fans are pushing back, saying every song has its own vibe.
05:59And not every performance needs to be explosive.
06:01Former Medin member Ga'un has bravely stepped forward to accuse CEO A of repeated harassment during her time in the group.
06:14On April 29th, her legal team from the Hanbit Labor Rights Center released a statement, revealing that the CEO had made unwanted physical contact with Ga'un on multiple occasions.
06:22At the time, Ga'un didn't take legal action because she wanted to continue her career with the group.
06:27Instead, she reached a written agreement and accepted a settlement, hoping the issue was resolved.
06:31However, things took a turn when the CEO, despite admitting fault at first, later reversed his stance and forced her out of the group.
06:37At first, the case was reported without names, but Ga'un later chose to reveal her identity and speak out herself.
06:42In response, the company confirmed that a police investigation is ongoing, but also accused Ga'un of asking for a large settlement based on what they called one-sided claims.
06:50During a press conference, however, Ga'un's legal team revealed a signed apology letter from the CEO.
06:55The letter, also shared by Ga'un's mother, reportedly includes an admission of harassment and mentions other issues related to the contract.
07:01So far, there have been no further updates on the investigation.
07:03And she's not alone, more idols are speaking up about K-pop's dark side.
07:06One of them is former Vichow member KG, who exposed what really went on behind the scenes at JYP.
07:12Former Vichow member KG has come forward with serious accusations against her former agency.
07:21In a detailed statement shared online, she included a Google Drive folder filled with screenshots as evidence of the mistreatment she faced while in the group.
07:28KG revealed that her injuries worsened because she was forced to keep practicing, despite being in pain, afraid of getting scolded.
07:34But it didn't stop there. She claimed the members were fed the same salad every day, to the point many couldn't eat it anymore.
07:40Staff allegedly told the girls not to eat anything outside of the provided meals and pressured them to watch their wait.
07:46Even during lunch breaks, KG said they were often scolded by staff, leaving them with just five minutes to eat and rest before continuing their schedules.
07:52She also called out a staff member named Alex, accusing her of spreading lies about the members to impress higher-ups.
07:57KG submitted her statement urgently, accusing JYP Entertainment of trying to push the case into private arbitration, while dismissing her claims as false and exaggerated.
08:05As of May 1st, 2025, the lawsuit is still ongoing.
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