Mnet is in the midst of airing its newest reality show, Boys Planet, where trainees from different countries compete for a chance to debut in a new group. While the company has come under fire for evil editing during the shows, the recent episode came for cultural appropriation. The “Boys Planet” poster | Mnet During the […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie And HBO Under Fire For Cultural Appropriation In Latest “The Idol” Trailer
After the announcement that BLACKPINK‘s Jennie would be appearing in the HBO series “The Idol,” netizens shared their excitement at seeing the singer make her acting debut in such a huge series. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Several trailers have been released ahead of the show’s release, and BLINKs were excited to see Jennie feature in […]
Korean Café Criticized For Cultural Appropriation And Blackfishing
If you’ve watched K-Dramas Yumi’s Cells or Tomorrow, you have likely seen the product placement (PPL) for café Mauritius Brown. Ahn Bo Hyun (background) and Kim Go Eun (foreground) in “Yumi’s Cells.” | Tving & Studio Dragon “Tomorrow” Episode 9. | MBC Product placements and K-Dramas are almost synonymous. From the latest makeup and skincare […]
Netizens Call Out “Street Dance Girls Fighter” Dancer Jo Nain For Cultural Appropriation
Many of us came to know Jo Nain through Mnet‘s dance crew survival show Street Dance Girls Fighter. She is the leader of the winning dance crew TURNS as well as a member of Just Jerk Crew. Jo Nain | @nain_jerkfamily/ Instagram [embedded content] Nain stood out to viewers, including BTS‘s Jungkook. He even helped her come up […]
HYBE Criticized For Alleged Cultural Appropriation In Promotions For BTS Jungkook’s “Artist-Made Collection”
BTS‘s maknae Jungkook is the final member to release his “Artist-Made Collection.” BTS’s Jungkook It certainly did not disappoint either. ARMYs are loving both of his self-designed merchandise, the “ARMYST ZIP-UP HOODY” and the “MIKROKOSMOS MOOD LAMP.” ARTIST-MADE COLLECTION BY #BTSMerch. Style Photo – Jung Kook ver. 🌌MIKROKOSMOS MOOD LAMPBY Jung Kook#BY_BTS #BY_JungKook pic.twitter.com/yBppQQgNdf — […]
