While BLACKPINK‘s Jennie is undoubtedly talented and skilled, she has faced criticism over her performance skills. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | SBS One specific point of criticism the idol has consistently faced is what some have called her “lazy” dancing. In previous comebacks, Jennie was criticized by some netizens for altering her dance moves, with some even […]
How Stray Kids’ Lee Know Casually Slapped Down All Accusations Of Getting A Nose Job
Stray Kids‘ Lee Know is known for his beautiful nose. It’s almost perfect, with a high bridge and a sharp tip. He has a very slight bump on the bridge, which is already enough to prove that he’s all natural. Despite this, for the ridiculous haters who start rumors, he had a sure fire way […]
Hearts2Hearts’ Ian Faces Viral School Violence And Sexual Harassment Accusations
SM Entertainment‘s newest group, Hearts2Hearts, has finally made their debut. Hearts2Hearts The group is the company’s first girl group since aespa, so many eyes have been on them already. And, like other groups, netizens have dug into their pasts for more information about the members. Recently, an anonymous post about member Ian‘s alleged past as […]
Red Velvet’s Seulgi Hit With Viral “Brat” Plagiarism Accusations
Red Velvet‘s Seulgi has sparked intense online debate following the release of her Accidentally on Purpose comeback teaser. The stunning visual — titled “Album Trailer” — has divided international fans’ opinions, with some making unexpected comparisons to Western pop star Charli XCX. | @hi_sseulgi/Instagram In the captivating teaser, Seulgi commands the screen in a sleek […]
LE SSERAFIM Face Viral Plagiarism Accusations — Fans Defend Against Claims
LE SSERAFIM recently began teasing their upcoming comeback, HOT. LE SSERAFIM | BBC The new album will be released on March 13, and so far, the group has shared details about the concept, including the recently released teaser images. LE SSERAFIM 5th Mini Album ‘HOT’CONCEPT PHOTO – TANNED GUAIAC 2025.03.14 1PM (KST) | 12AM (ET) ????Pre-save […]
SM Entertainment Female Idols Face More Plastic Surgery Accusations Than Anyone Else In K-Pop, According To Korean Netizens
In an industry such as the K-Pop one, where visuals often take center stage alongside talent, female idols frequently face intense scrutiny regarding their appearances. According to Korean netizens, such scrutiny has become particularly pronounced within the artist roster of South Korea’s largest entertainment company, SM Entertainment… | SM Entertainment Where a distinctive visual aesthetic […]
Controversial Girl Group’s Drastic Concept Change Results In Mixed Feelings, NJZ Plagiarism Accusations
When it comes to how K-Pop groups are identified, their musical concepts play a role. Groups do change concepts from release to release, but some stick to a certain look or vibe with all of their releases. For example, ATEEZ‘s concepts have an overlying theme of anarchism, with the group being known as pirates. ATEEZ […]
RIIZE’s Sohee Steps Down As “M Countdown” Host Following Accusations Of “Unprofessionalism”
RIIZE‘s Sohee will no longer continue his role as an MC on Mnet‘s popular music show M Countdown. According to a report from SPOTV News, his final appearance is scheduled for February 27. The departure comes amid growing criticism regarding his attendance record on the popular music show. The controversy gained momentum after an online […]
HYBE’s Latest Announcement Sparks Accusations of “Targeting” NJZ (NewJeans)
The group formerly known as NewJeans recently revealed their new name, NJZ. NewJeans | ADOR NJZ has since interviewed international media, revealing a change in concept, much to the fans’ excitement. The group also announced plans for new music and were announced as the headliners of the Hong Kong ComplexCon, which takes place in March. ADOR […]
MBC Hit With Shocking Workplace Harassment Accusations By Another Employee
A senior broadcaster has stepped forward with her own experience of workplace difficulties at MBC following the tragic news regarding Oh Yoanna. Park Eun Ji — who worked as an MBC weather presenter from 2005 to 2012 — shared her thoughts on social media about the ongoing workplace harassment case. | MBC Park, now 42, […]
Korean Media Blasted With Accusations Of Trying To Drag BTS Into The Late Oh Yoanna’s Case
A recent article about MBC weathercaster Kim Ga Young has drawn criticism for what many see as an unnecessary attempt to connect BTS to the ongoing investigation of Oh Yoanna’s case. | @ohyoanna/Instagram Kim is facing accusations of being one of the perpetrators in Oh Yoanna’s workplace bullying case, which led her to take her […]
Former Girl Group Star Refutes Child Abuse And Defamation Accusations
Former T-ARA member Ahreum is pushing back against recent legal troubles and filed an appeal last week after a court decision found her guilty of both child abuse and defamation charges. StarNews reports that Ahreum is contesting her suspended prison sentence. | Mnet Media The Suwon District Court’s Ansan branch initially handed down a suspended […]
HYBE Hit With Ableism Accusations After Locking New Weverse Feature Behind Paywall
HYBE is currently facing significant backlash after unveiling their latest feature for Weverse — an auto-generated subtitle service that is only available through a “Digital Membership.” HYBE founder and chairman, Bang Si Hyuk. | EY Subtitles — a crucial accessibility tool for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing — have been made an […]
Koreans Weigh In On ENHYPEN Jungwon’s Clarification About His Dating And Smoking Accusations
ENHYPEN‘s Jungwon was previously engulfed in dating rumors. He was allegedly spotted at a bar with aespa‘s Winter. SM Entertainment denied that they were dating, claiming that they were just trainee colleagues as Jungwon used to train in SM Entertainment. As accusations grew, Chinese fans claimed that they spotted him smoking outside the dorms. A […]
ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Personally Addresses Smoking And Dating Accusations
ENHYPEN’s Jungwon was previously involved in dating rumors with aespa’s Winter. Amidst the whirlwind of rumors, he was also accused of smoking. Photos of him allegedly smoking outside the dorms went viral. Jungwon took to a live stream on December 12, 2024, to clarify the rumors personally. He denied smoking and dating firmly. “저 연애 […]
Lyricist Kim Eana’s Past Statement Resurfaces Following “Ilbe” Accusations
Recently, Kim Eana, a popular lyricist known for writing songs for many K-Pop stars, garnered attention for screenshots of her past online chat messages. The messages, allegedly from Kim’s Twitch account, revealed that she used phrases specifically by Ilbe users. Popular K-Pop Lyricist Kim Eana Denies Fierce “Ilbe” Accusation Amid President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s martial law […]
Fans Of JYP Entertainment Artists Clash Over Boycott Plans Following VCHA KG’s Horrific Abuse Accusations
Following ex-VCHA member KG’s alarming allegations of abuse calls for a boycott of JYP Entertainment have led to heated disagreements between fans. VCHA with TWICE | Teen Vogue The uproar began on December 7 when KG announced her departure from JYP Entertainment, along with plans to sue the company. In a candid statement, the 17-year-old shared […]
Accusations Of NCT Wish Jaehee’s School Violence Go Viral
NCT‘s Jaehee was recently accused of being a bully back in school. A post on Nate Pann titled “exposing NCT’s Jaehee (Daeyoung)” began to trend. According to the OP, they had been in the same middle school as him. They provided pre-debut photos of Jaehee as evidence that they knew him then. They accused him […]
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars Fiercely Defended Over Lip-Sync Accusations Following Viral MAMA Stage
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars have found themselves at the center of an unexpected debate after their performance of the hit song “APT.” at the 2024 MAMA Awards. | Mnet Despite their stellar reputation as talented singers, the duo were allegedly hit with lipsyncing accusations online. | Mnet In response, fans and netizens rallied to […]
jung woo sung three timing viral accusations
It was previously revealed that actor Jung Woo Sung had fathered a baby with influencer and model Moon Ga Bi. The two decided against marriage, but Jung Woo Sung has allegedly been paying for child-related expenses. Jung Woo Sung And Moon Gabi Weren’t Even Dating When She Became Pregnant — Now He Doesn’t Want To […]
ADOR CEO Kim Joo Young To Be Reviewed By National Assembly Committee On Perjury Accusations
On November 22, the National Assembly announced that a petition urging the Environment and Labor Committee to review the perjury charges against ADOR CEO Kim Joo Young has been forwarded to the committee as a reference document. Kim Joo Young | DongA Ilbo The petition, which was submitted on November 12, accused Kim Joo Young […]
Former APRIL’s Naeun Hit With Hidden Sponsorship Accusations Over Video With KwakTube
Nearly a week ago, former APRIL member Lee Naeun appeared in a vlog with popular travel YouTuber KwakTube (real name Kwak Joon Bin), sparking a massive controversy. KwakTube | Namu Wiki Lee Naeun Lee Naeun, who was previously accused of bullying her groupmate Lee Hyunjoo, has mostly stayed away from the public eye since the controversy broke. Her appearance […]
KATSEYE Sophia’s Sudden Change In Appearance Brings Accusations Of Racism Against HYBE
Recently, it has been impossible to be in any K-Pop space online and not see some mention of KATSEYE. The six-member global girl group KATSEYE recently debuted after being formed by HYBE and Geffen Records‘ survival show The Debut: Dream Academy. Several group members were immediately popular after their reveal on the survival show, including Sophia. Sophia is from the […]
Popular Celebrity Blocks Black Netizens Over Cultural Appropriation Accusations
Recently, musician Sik-K was accused of cultural appropriation. Sik-K | @younghotyellow/Instagram Sik-K first gained attention for his appearance on Show Me The Money 4, ultimately signing to H1GHER MUSIC and establishing himself as a popular rapper. Through the years, he has raised eyebrows for some of the imagery in his releases. [Video could not be displayed] […]
Koreans Show Their Support For NMIXX After Accusations Of “Anti-Japanese Sentiments”
NMIXX recently came under fire when Japanese netizens began accusing them of anti-Japanese sentiments due to a song they sang. あんまり言及されてないの許せないので言うけどNMIXXのこの替え歌独島(竹島)ソングやばくない？歌わされてるとはいえメンバーもノリノリなの複雑すぎるだろ反日じゃないよね？まさかね… pic.twitter.com/MVbKxvKlNL — Novvy (@idg_fc_spna) August 30, 2024 I can’t stand that it’s not being mentioned much, so I’ll say it: Isn’t NMIXX’s parody song about Dokdo (Takeshima) problematic? Even though they’re being made to […]