How we verify a K-pop story before we publish it
A screenshot with a lot of retweets is not a source. Here is the checklist we run before a claim gets a Confirmed, Reported or Context label.
Context 5 min read
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Fact Check.
What is confirmed, reported and still unresolved.
Official, fan and news photos: a K-pop copyright guide for blogs
A visible credit line identifies a source; it does not by itself grant permission to copy an official, fan-taken or news image.
Context 5 min read
Is Minji officially back with NewJeans? What ADOR has—and has not—confirmed
New anniversary films show Minji with Hanni, Haerin and Hyein. That is real; a finalized comeback plan is not yet public.
Confirmed 4 min read
‘We are checking’: How to read a Korean agency statement
A short statement can be a confirmation, denial, holding response or no comment. The exact Korean wording matters.
Context 4 min read
Cast, confirmed or considering? Three very different drama headlines
An actor reviewing an offer has not joined the cast. Small verbs make a large difference in entertainment reporting.
Context 4 min read