Amid the turmoil surrounding HYBE and its affiliated groups due to the HYBE-ADOR feud, BTS found themselves entangled in controversy, facing accusations ranging from association with a cult to chart manipulation and concept plagiarism. On…
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LE SSERAFIM Faces Backlash for Neglecting Hanbok, Igniting Cultural Controversy
A recent topic titled “LE SSERAFIM has never worn Hanbok” surfaced on the Korean forum Pann Nate, drawing nearly 80,000 views and numerous comments, highlighting a contentious issue surrounding the girl group’s cultural representation. The…
NewJeans’ Tokyo Dome Fanmeeting Tickets Hit Record Resale Prices, Signaling Soaring Japanese Popularity
On May 6, a discussion titled “Resale Ticket Price of NewJeans’ Tokyo Dome Fanmeeting” emerged on the Korean forum Instiz, drawing significant attention to the skyrocketing demand for tickets to NewJeans’ highly anticipated fan event.…
SEVENTEEN’s DK Targeted by Sasaeng Fan in Disturbing Phone Call Incident
Late on May 5, a disturbing incident involving SEVENTEEN’s DK and a sasaeng fan was reported on the Korean forum “theqoo,” sparking widespread concern and condemnation. DK received a late-night phone call that appeared to…
Allegations Shake HYBE Idols: BTS’ Digital Sajaegi Revisited, SEVENTEEN’s Album Sales Suspected
Recent controversies have engulfed HYBE Entertainment’s top acts, with BTS revisiting old allegations of digital ‘sajaegi’ and SEVENTEEN facing scrutiny over their remarkable album sales. The root of BTS’ current ordeal can be traced back…
BTS Fans Upset Over Allegations Against Korea and HYBE: “They Don’t Deserve BTS”
The global fandom of BTS has been stirred by recent developments involving chart manipulation allegations against the group and discontent with how Korea and HYBE (Big Hit Music) have handled the situation. Sports Kyunghyang reported…
Min Hee-Jin Empowers Korean Women in Battle Against K-pop Patriarchy
Min Hee-jin, HYBE’s Chief Branding Officer, is not only known for her corporate role but also for challenging patriarchal norms inside the K-pop industry, according to the Financial Times. The British media outlet highlighted Min’s…
P1Harmony’s Jiung Sustains Injury; Forced To Withdraw From US Tour
On May 4, it was disclosed that P1Harmony member Jiung had incurred an injury, rendering him unable to partake in the group’s tour. The injury was specified as a thigh muscle tear, necessitating a minimum…
ARMYs Demand Accountability from HYBE Amid BTS Controversies
Tensions between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin have intensified, with allegations now involving BTS, HYBE’s flagship group, prompting the ARMY fandom into action. On April 3, sources in the music industry revealed that…