One unique aspect of K-Pop fandom culture is the many diverse lightsticks that represent the groups and their fans. | NUCrealityCreator/Etsy K-Pop concerts are known for the colorful “oceans” of light created by the respective artists’ lightsticks. For example, BTS are known for their purple ocean, BLACKPINK for their pink, and GOT7 and NCT for […]
BTS’s Suga Shares Handwritten Apology For DUI Incident
BTS‘s Suga shared a handwritten post apologizing for his drunk driving incident. In a post uploaded by Suga onto BTS’s Weverse page, Suga apologized for his drunk driving incident. Hello, this is Suga. I would like to ashamedly apologize once again. I sincerely apologize for the disappointment that my misbehavior has caused to my fans […]
Popular Actor’s Role In Hit K-Drama Sparks Public Outrage, Forced To Post Official “Apology”
Ji Seung Hyun, a prominent figure in the K-Drama world, recently found himself at the center of public outrage due to his role in the hit series Good Partner. Portraying the character of Kim Ji Sang — a husband caught in a scandalous affair — Ji Seung Hyun has faced significant backlash from viewers who […]
Stray Kids Felix’s Apology Sparks Unexpected Response
On August 15, 2024, Stray Kids’ Felix sparked criticism when he posted a clip of the Shikanoko Challenge, a trending TikTok Challenge, on his Dear. U Bubble. While it would not have posed issue on other days, August 15 is Korea’s Liberation Day. Many take note so as not to consume or mention anything related […]
Korean Netizens Further Question BTS Suga’s Initial Apology After Release Of New CCTV Footage
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. BTS‘s Suga was previously involved in a drunk driving incident. Reports from various Korean news sources indicated that he was found collapsed in Hannam-dong. A patrolling police officer, noticing a scent of alcohol, […]
Popular Actress Issues Apology Following Accusations Of Sexual Harassment
Veteran actress Jeong Ga Eun has issued an apology after her recent social media post sparked accusations of sexual harassment. | @jung_ka_eun/Instagram On July 25, Jeong uploaded a photo to Instagram in which she could be seen embracing one of her male co-stars from her upcoming play, All-Star Boeing Boeing. Most notably, while the actor had […]
Miryang Gang Rape Perpetrator Reveals Face And Issues A Public Apology
One of the perpetrators of the 2004 Miryang gang rape case recently came forward with an apology for his crime. Alleged perpetrators of the case at the police station in 2004 | SBS News A man surnamed Lee, who claimed to be one of the many perpetrators of the heinous crime, uploaded an apology video […]
Geffen Records Issues “Apology” For VP Shading BTS’s Jimin, But It Backfires
Geffen Records recently became the subject of controversy due to one of the company’s senior executives, Ray Kurzeka. Recently, BTS’s Jimin announced the release of his second album, MUSE, which is set to drop in July. BTS’s Jimin | BIGHIT MUSIC ARMYs are anticipating Jimin’s new album with plans to promote and stream. They also […]
Korean Police Officer Barks At American Livestreamer, Forced To Issue An Apology
Popular but controversial American YouTuber IShowSpeed (also known as Speed or his real name Darren Watkins Jr.) is in South Korea. IShowSpeed | @ishowspeed/Instagram Speed is well-known for his “rambunctious” behavior, which includes… barking. You can find many compilation videos of him barking throughout his live streams. So, sometimes, he will even have “barkoffs” with […]
Bang Yedam’s Now-Deleted Apology Raises More Questions About His Involvement In Controversial Video
Rookie actor Lee Seo Han‘s multiple apologies have been deemed as controversial as the now-deleted sexual video he “accidentally” posted… Actor Lee Seo Han | @eeseohan/Instagram “My explanation, which was short out of fear and feeling apologetic, seems to have become controversial, so I am gathering the courage to post again. My close friends and […]
Actor Lee Seo Han’s Second Apology For Alleged Illegal Video Only Adds More Fuel To The Fire
Recently, actor Lee Seo Han posted an allegedly illegally filmed video on his social media and gained much attention after fans realized it was taken in singer Bang Yedam’s music studio. After the outpour of comments demanding an explanation, Lee Seo Han posted an apology, stating that it was a joke among friends. The video […]
Aespa’s Karina Deletes Apology Letter From Lee Jae Wook Scandal, Netizens React
Aespa‘s Karina deleted her apology letter stemming from her past relationship with Lee Jae Wook. Lee Jae Wook (left) and Karina (right) | Hankyoreh On April 11, fans noticed that aespa’s Karina made a change to her Instagram page. According to fans, Karina deleted the apology letter she wrote after she was found to be […]
Non-Celebrity Woman Exposed By Top Actress Responds To Apology Post
Recently, actress Hwang Jung Eum exposed her ex-husband’s alleged mistress through a post on Instagram. She shared the woman’s post to her account, making a sarcastic remark. Hey ugly. Please marry Young Don. Can’t you go to Thailand after you divorce me? — Hwang Jung Eum Not long after, she posted an Instagram update apologizing to the alleged mistress […]
Han So Hee Reportedly Apologizes To Ryu Jun Yeol…But The Apology Gets Deleted
Actors Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol recently announced their breakup less than two weeks after going public with their romance. While the relationship itself was tumultuous, their separation has not been any less chaotic. Han So Hee | @xeesoxee/Instagram Ryu Jun Yeol Han So Hee | @ ryusdb/Instagram Right before the breakup was […]
Netizens Call Aespa Karina’s Apology A “National Embarrassment” After BBC Coverage
Aespa member Karina gained quite some unwanted attention in the past few days after a sudden Dispatch report exposed her romantic relationship with actor Lee Jae Wook. Lee Jae Wook (left) and Karina (right) | Prada The news left many fans shocked, as it was not only an unexpected reveal but also a little unusual […]
Red Velvet Wendy’s Unexpected Apology To Fans After A Live Cover “Fail”
Recently, Red Velvet’s Wendy, widely recognized as a powerhouse vocalist by fans and professionals alike, unexpectedly faced criticism for her vocals during a recent live performance. Wendy | @todayis_wendy/Instagram Wendy turned 30 on February 21 and celebrated the occasion with ReVeluvs (Red Velvet’s fanbase) through a concert, 2024 B-day PARTY – WENDY [HAPPY WENDY DAY]. […]
Aespa’s Karina Leaves Fans Emotional With Recent Message Following Dating Apology Letter
In late February, Dispatch exposed the relationship between aespa‘s Karina and Lee Jae Wook. aespa’s Karina Following the reveal, there were many mixed reactions from netizens and fans, including protest trucks being sent to SM Entertainment. On March 5, the aespa member posted a handwritten apology letter, apologizing for the surprising news. “Hello, this is […]
Netizens Roast First-Gen Idol Over His “Apology” Video
A former first-generation idol recently became a hot topic in online communities, and not for the right reasons. The idol in question is Kang Junghoon, a former member of the iconic boy group Sechs Kies, who left netizens utterly flabbergasted with his confusing “apology” video on TikTok. Kang Sunghoon | Chosun Ilbo The former idol […]
Did She Really Have To Apologize? Korean Netizens React To NewJeans’ Minji’s Apology Over The “Kalguksu Controversy”
NewJeans‘ Minji recently uploaded an apology to Phoning regarding her “kalguksu controversy.” The controversy started from a broadcast a year before her apology on January 16, 2024. Many accused her of pretending not to know what kalguksu (knife cut noodles) was in order to keep up a luxurious concept and image. Later, they criticized her […]
Choi Hyun Wook’s Handwritten Apology Is Met With Ridicule Amid Controversy Over Viral Video
Actor Choi Hyun Wook‘s handwritten letter has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Choi Hyun Wook On October 5, Choi Hyun Wook wrote a handwritten letter to apologize for smoking illegally in the street. theqoo Previously, a video of the actor smoking while holding a woman’s hand went viral. Video Clip Of Star Actor […]
DKZ’s Kyoungyoon Posts A Heartfelt Apology Despite Being A Victim To The JMS Cult
DKZ‘s Kyoungyoon has received attention lately for his family’s involvement in the JMS cult. It was revealed that his parents had been churchgoers in the cult, and he had been born into it. Kyoungyoon’s childhood was associated with Wolmyungdang, the cult’s headquarters, and he admitted to admiring Jung Myung Seok growing up due to brainwashing. On […]
Netizens Call Out Jae For Allegedly “Lying” In His Apology To JAMIE
Jae recently came under fire after making a comment during his Twitch stream about the image and character of fellow K-Pop idol JAMIE. In the stream, Jae talked to his viewers on different topics, brought up JAMIE, describing her in a way that netizens found distasteful and derogatory. Okay, now that I’m not in K-Pop […]