On May 2nd, members of (G)I-DLE marked their 6th debut anniversary by sharing personal messages and photos on their individual social media accounts. However, their actions have sparked frustration among fans due to perceived neglect…
Category: Scandals
K-pop Fans Reflect on Min Hee-jin’s Critique After SEVENTEEN Albums Found Discarded
K-pop fans were taken aback when a Japanese netizen shared photos on social media showing a pile of SEVENTEEN albums, notably the new release “17 Is Right Here,” abandoned on the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo.…
Bang Ye-dam Removes Apology on “Lee Seo-han’s Illegal Filming Suspicions” and Shares Promotional Post
On May 3rd, Bang Ye-dam made headlines when he deleted his written apology concerning the controversy surrounding actor Lee Seo-han’s video and instead shared a promotional post on his social media. The controversy stemmed from…
Zico’s TikTok Videos Targeted by Hate Comments Towards ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM
Zico, the renowned rapper, and producer, recently collaborated with fellow HYBE artists ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM in TikTok videos as part of promoting his latest song, “SPOT!” featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie. However, what should have been…
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Gentle Monster Collection Sells Out Amid Plagiarism Rumors
BLACKPINK’s Jennie continues her successful partnership with Gentle Monster as the Jentle Salon collection, her third collaboration with the eyewear brand, flies off the shelves despite plagiarism rumours. Upon its official release on May 1st,…
TWICE’s Tzuyu Unfairly Treated by JYP, Says Matilda Tao Amid Controversy
Amidst a recent controversy surrounding a promotional video featuring TWICE’s Jihyo that appeared to parody Tzuyu’s past apology video, fans have voiced concerns over Tzuyu’s treatment by JYP Entertainment. Matilda Tao, a close friend of…
New Jeans Fans Suspect HYBE of Sending Protest Truck for Media Attention
On April 24, a protest truck displaying supportive messages for NewJeans’ activities under HYBE appeared in front of HYBE’s Yongsan building. Messages on the truck addressed Min Hee-jin, urging her to stop using NewJeans and…
SEVENTEEN’s “Maestro” Teaser Sparks Controversy Over AI Use
SEVENTEEN stirred mixed reactions among fans and critics with the release of the teaser for their upcoming title track “Maestro” on April 25. The teaser, featuring a dark contrast to their previous comeback with “God…
RIIZE Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Visualizer Use
RIIZE, a popular boy group, recently came under fire for releasing an AI-generated visualizer titled “RIIZE ‘Impossible’ AI-Generated Visualizer” on their official social media accounts. This decision has sparked significant controversy and backlash in both…