In a recently resurfaced video on X, a year-old snippet of K-pop icon BoA went viral, showcasing her puzzled reaction to being called “Mother” by fans. The clip, brought back by About Music on May…
Category: Fan Reactions
‘Super Shy’ Director Calls Out HYBE Over Min Hee-jin Feud
On May 18th, Director Shin, the mastermind behind NewJeans’ ‘Super Shy’ music video, voiced his concerns on Instagram regarding the ongoing conflict between HYBE and CEO Min Hee-jin. Shin criticized HYBE’s approach, saying, “Should I…
Tiffany’s Remarks on Younger Idols’ Rehearsals Spark Controversy
Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young stirred controversy with candid remarks about younger idols’ rehearsal attitudes. Speaking on MBC’s “Radio Star,” Tiffany reminisced about her group’s 15th-anniversary album and encountered a stark contrast in work ethic among…
Backlash Against Fan After IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Utters Inappropriate Phrase
A Chinese fan of IVE’s Jang Wonyoung is facing severe criticism after sharing a video where the idol unwittingly repeated a derogatory phrase in Chinese during a fan call session on May 14, 2024. In…
Kep1er’s Future Hangs in the Balance: Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro Weigh Options
143 Entertainment, the agency representing Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro, announced on May 16th that they are currently deliberating the extension of their activities with the project girl group Kep1er. The agency stated, “The decision on…
Fans Crossing the Line: K-pop Star Recounts Tour Harassment
3rd Generation K-pop boy group OnlyOneOf recently faced troubling incidents during their 2024 world tour, particularly in South America, where certain fans crossed boundaries by hugging and kissing member Rie without his consent. During their…
Losing Interest: Public Fatigue Over HYBE-ADOR Dispute
The ongoing feud between entertainment giants HYBE and ADOR continues to dominate headlines, with over 1270 articles covering the conflict by the end of April. However, public interest in the prolonged dispute is waning, with…
Can New Jeans Maintain Their Unique Identity Without CEO Min Hee-jin?
The conflict between HYBE and CEO Min Hee-jin of NewJeans has reached a critical juncture, raising fears over the potential loss of NewJeans’ unique identity in K-pop. The dispute erupted following HYBE’s audit against CEO…
Dance Plagiarism Controversy: NewJeans vs. ILLIT and a Hint of BLACKPINK’s Influence
The ongoing feud between NewJeans’ choreographers and ILLIT over plagiarism accusations has taken an intriguing turn, with fresh allegations now linking NewJeans’ own choreography to elements resembling BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Earlier this month, Kim Eunju and…