BLACKPINK’s Jennie has recently come under scrutiny—not for her music or fashion collaborations, but for the pricing and quality of goods at her pop-up store. Her ongoing project, Complex Presents Rubify by JENNIE, has been…
Category: Scandals
Jungkook Sparks Controversy with “Make Tokyo Great Again” Hat
BTS member Jungkook recently became the center of a major controversy after wearing a hat emblazoned with the phrase “Make Tokyo Great Again”. The incident quickly went viral, drawing sharp criticism from fans, historians, and…
BTS Accused Of “Selling Out” With Recent Actions Making Them “Unrecognizable”
What began as a high-profile charity event meant to promote breast cancer awareness has instead ignited a massive controversy involving one of the world’s most beloved groups- BTS. The W Korea charity gala, originally organized…
BAE173’s “What’s Wrong” MV Criticized for Unprofessional Production Quality
BAE173’s latest music video, a remake of T-ara’s hit song “What’s Wrong”, has sparked significant criticism from fans and viewers alike. The backlash focuses on the visible errors throughout the MV, including noticeable choreography mistakes…
RM of BTS Earns Praise for His Deep Reflections on Marriage, Loneliness, and Societal Expectations
BTS leader RM (Kim Namjoon) has once again captured hearts — not through music this time, but through his sincerity and insight. During a live broadcast on Weverse on October 5, RM opened up about…
Why aespa’s ‘Best New Artist’ Submission Sparked Online Ridicule and a Debate Over K-Pop’s Global Strategy?
The pursuit of validation from prestigious Western institutions remains a highly charged and often contentious aspect of the K-pop industry’s global expansion. The latest flashpoint occurred following the revelation that SM Entertainment had submitted its…
ELLE UK Faces Backlash Over Racism Controversy Involving BLACKPINK’s Rosé
British fashion magazine ELLE UK has come under fire for a controversial social media post involving BLACKPINK’s Rosé, reigniting discussions on racial bias and representation in the fashion and media industries. The Incident: Omission and…
Sunye Under Fire: Former Wonder Girls Member Faces Backlash After Tribute to Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Sunye, a former member of the popular K-pop group Wonder Girls, has found herself at the center of a growing controversy after posting a religious tribute on social media to Charlie Kirk, a U.S. conservative…
Red Velvet’s Irene Faces Ageist Hate Over Social Media Post, Fans Come to Her Defense
Red Velvet’s Irene recently shared candid photos and videos on social media, showing a playful, cute side of herself—very different from her usual “serious leader” image. However, some netizens responded with harsh, ageist remarks. One…