The clash between HYBE and ADOR, fueled by accusations and counterclaims, has brought attention to the delayed debut of girl groups NewJeans and LE SSERAFIM, with K-media delving into the role of Sakura in this…
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BTS Faces Unfair Scrutiny Amidst HYBE and Min Hee-jin Conflict, Says French Media
French media outlet Paris Match recently highlighted BTS’s unfortunate entanglement in rumors and criticism stemming from HYBE’s internal legal dispute, painting a picture of the group as collateral damage in an unrelated corporate conflict. In…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Jennie Spark Excitement in New York City, Fans Express Mixed Emotions
BLACKPINK’s Rosé created a buzz on May 6 (KST) when she was spotted in New York City alongside fellow member Jennie, igniting excitement in the BLACKPINK fan community. The rare sighting of Rosé and Jennie…
ITZY’s Ryujin Sparks Controversy with Alleged Vaping Photos in Amsterdam
ITZY’s Ryujin recently found herself at the center of online debate following her update on Bubble showcasing moments from her trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The focus quickly shifted from her cheerful demeanour to an object…
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…