ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki is currently under fire for his comment about South Korea’s Liberation Day. Also known as the March 1st Independence Movement Day, it is a historically important day in South Korea. On January 29, 2024, Ni-ki originally uploaded an encouraging message for fans. As it was a Friday the next day, he told fans […]
The “Single’s Inferno” Skin Color Controversy And Its Aftermath
Netflix‘s Korean dating series Single’s Inferno quickly became a guilty pleasure for viewers worldwide. Alongside all the positivity, however, there were controversies, such as Song Ji A‘s “fake designer” issues, “creepy behavior,” and “colorism.” “Single’s Inferno” poster | Netflix In the first few episodes, several cast members’ remarks about “politically incorrect beauty standards” rubbed international viewers the wrong way. One […]
“The Internet Is Forever” — 5 Times K-Pop Idols’ Deleted Posts Sparked Controversy
A phrase that has been repeated worldwide is that “the internet is forever,” meaning things posted and shared online will likely never disappear, even when deleted. This has held true for K-Pop idols as well, as several have shared something, deleted it, and still caused controversies or heated discussions among fans. Here are five idols […]
Another BIGBANG Member Is Impacted By G-Dragon’s Drug Controversy
Recently, BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon was booked by the police on charges of drug use following actor Lee Sun Kyun‘s drug scandal—and this may be affecting another BIGBANG member. BIGBANG members Seungri, T.O.P, Taeyang, G-Dragon, and Daesung (left to right) | Lee Young Ho/AP Amidst allegations of drug use against G-Dragon, it was revealed that the broadcast replay […]
Choi Hyun Wook’s Handwritten Apology Is Met With Ridicule Amid Controversy Over Viral Video
Actor Choi Hyun Wook‘s handwritten letter has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Choi Hyun Wook On October 5, Choi Hyun Wook wrote a handwritten letter to apologize for smoking illegally in the street. theqoo Previously, a video of the actor smoking while holding a woman’s hand went viral. Video Clip Of Star Actor […]
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Cleared Of Charges Related To “Obscene Performance” Controversy
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, charged with the controversy over her “obscene performance” at Sungkyunkwan Unversity in May, has been cleared. According to the police, they decided not to forward the complaint for public indecency as no charges were filed. After investigating the contents of her performance and comprehensively reviewing the statements of Hwasa and officials, they decided it […]
“WTF…?”: Controversy Erupts After xikers Pose Wearing Pre-School Attire In Photocards
Controversies and K-Pop seem to have an age-old relationship, and this time, the spotlight is on the budding group xikers. The band is no stranger to making bold choices, but their recent move has caused many raised eyebrows among Korean netizens. | KQ Entertainment With the launch of their 2nd mini album, House of Tricky: […]
Dispatch Reveals New Evidence Further Igniting Kim Hieora’s Bullying Controversy In Response To Denial
Dispatch revealed a letter written by Kim Hieora in response to the actor’s denial of allegations revealed in a previous exposé. Kim Hieora Previously, Kim Hieora’s label firmly denied all of the allegations that were brought up in Dispatch’s previous article, shedding light on Kim Hieora’s alleged troubled past. Kim Hieora’s Agency Firmly Denies All […]
THE BLACK LABEL Addresses Jeon Somi’s Alleged Plagiarism Controversy
K-Pop soloist Jeon Somi made her comeback with EP GAME PLAN and title track, certified club banger, “Fast Forward,” but it has been called out for alleged plagiarism. Somi A digital cover and scene from “Fast Forward” features a manga-style animated character meant to represent Somi. Yet, some have accused the design of ripping off […]
Controversy Erupts After A Blind Singer Performs With His Back To The Audience
Netizens have been engaged in some heated discussions after Ricky Hsiao, a famous blind singer in Taiwan, performed on stage with his back turned toward the audience. Ricky Hsiao performing | @qwpiiiii/TikTok Ricky was born with cataracts. Although he gained some eyesight through surgery when he was a child, he became completely blind during his […]
A Filipino ENGENE Addressed ENHYPEN’s Weight Shaming Controversy To Jake During A Fan-Sign Call, Netizens Have Conflicting Opinions
HYBE‘s latest boy group ENHYPEN has recently been promoting their latest EP, “MANIFESTO : DAY 1.” During a fan-meeting call, ENHYPEN’s Jake was speaking to a Filipino ENGENE when the fan brought a past controversy was brought to light. (From left to right) Jake, Jay, Jungwon, Heesung, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Niki | @ENHYPEN/Twitter Twitter profile […]
Netizens Express Concern About The Treatment Of LE SSERAFIM’s Garam By Fans Following Her Pre-Debut Controversy
Although the debut of HYBE‘s newest girl group LE SSERAFIM has been highly anticipated for months, the days leading up to the moment were shrouded by controversy. After releasing the concept photos for member Garam, the idol was swept up in bullying allegations. Garam’s concept photo. | HYBE Very quickly after the accusations arose, in […]
BELIFT LAB Under Fire After Alleged Mistreatment Of ENHYPEN’s Jake Amidst The Poor Styling Controversy
Last month, CJ ENM and HYBE‘s music label BELIFT LAB came under fire for multiple reasons after netizens criticized the poor styling and editing for members of ENHYPEN. The first issue occurred when ENHYPEN performed on SBS Inkigayo, and ENGENEs (fandom name) criticized the stylist because member Jake wore a necklace with the name “Allah” (God in Islam) in Arabic. […]
“Single’s Inferno”‘s Ji A Uploads New Video Addressing Her Controversy After Deleting All Of Her Social Media Posts
Beauty YouTuber and Single’s Inferno contestant Song Ji A, known as Free Zia, has officially addressed her ongoing knock-off controversy in a 4 minute YouTube video. The reality show star started off the video titled,“It’s Song Ji A” by admitting to everything and apologizing not just for the delay in her apology video, but also for “worrying everyone.” “Single’s Inferno” contestant, Ji A | @free지아/YouTube […]
Alleged Truth About “Single’s Inferno” Ji A’s ₩3.00 Billion KRW Apartment Creates Additional Controversy
The stars of Single’s Inferno are continuing to receive unprecedented love all over the world following their appearances on the hit Netflix dating reality series back in December 2021. Ever since the premiere, each of the cast members have been making headlines, as netizens comb through every detail of their lives to get a better understanding of […]
