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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This Lineup Is Insane_Your Faves Are Hosting the Biggest Asian Music Fest in Taiwan
K-pop Idols Take Over Taiwan's Biggest Stage Imagine your favorite K-pop stars not just performing, but running the whole show! That's exactly what's happening at ACON 2025, the massive Asian music festival set to light up the Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium in Taiwan this December. The MC lineup? Absolute fire: Lee Jun Young, (G)I-DLE's Shuhua, CRAVITY's Allen, and the rising sensation Kiki Hsu. For fans, this is like getting all your birthday wishes in one go. And get this-these four aren't just random picks. Each one is riding a massive wave of popularity right now. Lee Jun Young is everywhere. Shuhua just helped (G)I-DLE smash records with their latest album, selling over 10.6 lakh copies in just a week. Allen from CRAVITY is topping charts left and right, and Kiki Hsu is the new face everyone's talking about after her killer debut this year. Local Roots, Global Hype What makes this event even more special? Both Shuhua and Allen have deep connections to Taiwan. Shuhua actually went to school in Taoyuan, where the event is happening, and Allen was born in Taipei. So, you can bet they'll be chatting with fans in fluent Mandarin, making the crowd go wild. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sunteck Launches Windcrest Collection 2 & 3 BHKs from ₹1.27 Cr* Sunteck Sky Park Learn More Undo It's like when your favorite Bollywood star returns to their hometown for a massive concert-pure goosebumps. Kiki Hsu, meanwhile, is proving she's not just a pretty face. After her debut album "UNCUT GEM" dropped in April, she's been everywhere-from college fests to international stages-winning over new fans with every performance. The Hype Is Real-And So Are the Records When the news dropped that Lee Jun Young, Shuhua, Allen, and Kiki Hsu would be hosting ACON 2025, social media basically broke. The event started trending at the top of X (yeah, the app formerly known as Twitter), and even local Taiwanese media couldn't stop talking about it. For Asian pop culture fans, this is the equivalent of Coachella meets Filmfare Awards-except with way more K-pop and way less Bollywood drama. And if you're wondering about the awards show itself, the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2025) will happen the night before at the same stadium, hosted by none other than Junho (the two-time AAA Best Actor winner) and Jang Wonyoung, who's basically K-pop royalty at this point. Why This Hits Different for Us There's something magical about seeing Asian artists get this kind of global love-especially when they bring their roots to the world stage. It's like when a homegrown Indian artist makes it big at an international festival; you feel that pride, that connection, even if you're watching from thousands of kilometers away. For fans in Taiwan, Korea, and honestly all over Asia, ACON 2025 is more than just a concert. It's a celebration of culture, language, and the power of music to bring everyone together. Honestly, if you're a K-pop stan or just love seeing Asian artists shine, this is one event you'll want to keep on your radar. Who knows? Maybe next year, we'll see some of our own stars sharing that stage too.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I-DLE's Shuhua faces backlash; criticized by fans for ‘lack of communication'—deets 'inside!
I-DLE, who recently rebranded from their old name, (G)I-DLE, have been making headlines for their new image and latest comeback. One of the members, Shuhua, however, has been at the forefront of criticism from fans and netizens alike for not maintaining enough contact with fans in the past few months. Shuhua was called out for not communicating with fans The idol has been under fire recently for not communicating enough with fans. A netizen online pointed out that the idol had last used a paid fan forum platform to post a message to fans on July 25, 2024. Since then, Shuhua had not used any online platform to directly connect with fans. Her latest comment came this year on May 2, 2025, with many fans pointing out how the idol had taken 281 days in total in order to connect with fans directly. Fans also pointed out that while all of the other members of the group had been actively interacting with fans and using their online accounts to share comeback teasers, Shuhua had only used the fan forum platform 10 times in total. Some even pointed out that the members had used the live stream feature to tease the comeback, while Shuhua had posted a message in the middle of the night regarding the comeback. Netizens react to Shuhua's viral behavior After many people started pointing out the idol's actions, K-netizens took to online platforms and fan forums to share their disdain over the idol. One commented, 'She hasn't improved in nearly 10 years. No growth in skills, no better communication. What are people even stanning her for? Living off just her looks for 10 years? That's way too long. There are plenty of alternatives out there, yet fans keep getting played and still stick around…' Another fan commented on the viral post and stated that 'She knows fans are upset; the other members have said stuff, the company's said stuff, and even the staff around her have spoken up, but she deliberately chooses not to communicate. Makes you wonder if she sees fans as complete suckers. LOL.'
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netizens slam Baby DONT Cry's debut teasers amid concern for minor members
Baby DONT Cry, an upcoming girl group, just shared their first-ever set of teasers for the much-anticipated debut. While the buzz around the group's debut has been high, especially because the group has been produced by Soyeon from (G)I-DLE, their teasers have brought forth mixed reactions from netizens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Baby DONT Cry drops debut teasers; fans are concerned over the concept The upcoming girl group Baby DONT Cry that has been launched by PSY's label has created a lot of buzz for their unique and fun concept. The group recently dropped a teaser video to commence the countdown to their debut. The video shows one of the members of the group ripping open a candy wrapper and eating the sweet treat. While the trailer itself is simple, many netizens online pointed out that the wrapping has intentionally been made to look like a contraceptive. The teaser, which was for their debut music video 'F Girl', has garnered a lot of mixed reactions online. Many shared their concern over the matter, as 3 out of 4 members in the group are still of minor age. Many people slammed the group's company for choosing such a theme due to the member's age. Netizens shared mixed reactions While some fans were excited to see the teaser and praised the quirky concept, many expressed their concern over it, citing that 3/4 members are still minors. One praised the concept and tried to explain it by saying, 'I think they're hinting at dirty thoughts about the palace, like the song Nxde; that's why she opened the candy and ate it, as if she's saying, 'I'm not what you're thinking...' I think the song is feminist,' while another fan shared that ' Many netizens also called the post out for showing minors in such a light. One netizen commented, 'Isn't there a 16yo in this group??? 'Why are we doing this?' while another shared that 'We will not be supporting the exploitation of minors.'
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Puspal denies responsibility for (G)I-DLE, Bam Bam concert cancellation
PUTRAJAYA: The Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-Puspal) has denied claims that the cancellation of the (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam Live concert in Malaysia was due to their failure to obtain the necessary approvals from the committee. In a statement today, JK-Puspal said according to their records, pre-approval for organising the concert was granted on April 28. 'The decision to cancel the concert was made based on a request from the organiser, after considering justifications and the interests of all parties involved. 'In this matter, organisers are required to make thorough preparations, including obtaining early approvals from relevant authorities before organising a concert involving prominent international artistes, as stipulated in the Puspal Guidelines (GPP),' the statement read. The statement also invited the public to obtain more information about the GPP by visiting the website at or contacting Puspal at 03-8911 5356/5384 or via email at puspal@ It was reported last Sunday that the K-Pop Big 2 Super Concert featuring (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam, scheduled for June 16, had been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances and compliance with local laws and cultural guidelines. Following this, the organiser decided to issue full refunds.
The Star
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Puspal denies responsibility for (G)I-DLE, Bam Bam concert cancellation
PUTRAJAYA: The Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-Puspal) has denied claims that the cancellation of the (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam Live concert in Malaysia was due to their failure to obtain the necessary approvals from the committee. In a statement released on Thursday (5 June), the committee stated that the concert received pre-approval on 28 April. "The decision to cancel the concert was made based on a request from the organiser, after considering justifications and the interests of all parties involved. "In this matter, organisers are required to make thorough preparations, including obtaining early approvals from relevant authorities before organising a concert involving prominent international artistes, as stipulated in the Puspal Guidelines (GPP)," the statement read. The guideline is available at It was reported last Sunday (June 1) that the K-Pop Big 2 Super Concert featuring (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam, scheduled for June 16, had been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances and compliance with local laws and cultural guidelines. Following this, the organiser decided to issue full refunds. – Bernama
