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…
Category: Scandals
Controversy Surrounds ‘RIIZE is Seven’ Chant at Fancon — Korean Netizens React
An unexpected controversy has unfolded in the RIIZE fandom, as Mexican fans’ actions at a recent Fancon event have triggered contrasting reactions from Korean netizens, shedding light on the intricacies of fan culture and group…
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…
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…
Backlash Over tripleS’s First Win Encore Stage
tripleS celebrated their first music show win on “The Show” with their song “Girls Never Die” on May 14, 2024. Despite the emotional acceptance speech and overwhelming reactions from the members, their encore stage garnered…
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…
National Police Agency Accelerates Investigation into HYBE’s Accusation Against Min Hee-jin
The National Police Agency has announced swift action in response to the complaint filed by HYBE against CEO Min Hee-jin, as reported during a regular press conference in Seoul’s Seodaemun-gu on May 13th. HYBE, the…
ILLIT’s Safety Shorts Spark Controversy Among K-Netizens
Korean netizens are expressing discomfort and dismay over ILLIT’s unconventional safety shorts worn during performances, drawing comparisons to controversial fashion trends. Safety shorts, a staple in K-pop to prevent wardrobe malfunctions, have become a topic…
Backlash Over Insult to BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sparks Social Media Outrage
A BABYMONSTER page on X (formerly Twitter) faced severe backlash on May 8 (KST) after posting a derogatory comment aimed at BLACKPINK’s Jennie in response to her photos from the 2024 MET Gala. The controversial…