Netizens believe that BLACKPINK Jennie‘s new album has been praised by a controversial outlet at the expense of the other members. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Outlet Pitchfork sparked controversy with their “brutal” review of Lisa‘s album Alter Ego. A “Brutal” Review Of BLACKPINK Lisa’s “Alter Ego” Sparks Strong Reactions Recently, the same outlet and writer reviewed Jennie’s […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni’s Behavior Criticized After Leaving Court
NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni‘s behavior leaving court has been criticized by netizens. NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni | Vogue On March 7, NJZ appeared in court for the first round of interrogations regarding the ongoing battle with ADOR. NJZ (NewJeans) Members Appear At Court For First Round Of Interrogations Versus ADOR Following the end of the first round […]
NCT Dream Fans’ Latest Actions Get Criticized For “Embarrassing The Artist”
NCT Dream has not been promoting for quite a while. The group has gone into hiatus as members Mark and Haechan promote with NCT 127 on a world tour. Their last comeback album Dream()scape was launched in March 2024, with the group’s world tour, The Dream Show 3: Dream()Scape spanning May to December 2024. As […]
“My Dearest Nemesis” Viewers Defend The K-Drama’s Most Criticized Casting Choice
When teaser photos for My Dearest Nemesis were revealed, some netizens became doubtful about a cast member whose role could potentially make or break the show. Now, the tides are turning. Choi Hyun Wook (left) and Moon Ga Young (right) in “My Dearest Nemesis” | tvN My Dearest Nemesis is about the leader of a department store’s planning […]
ENHYPEN Criticized For Not Being “Gay” Enough — Netizens Come To Their Defense
ENHYPEN were recently defended from an unexpected source of criticism. ENHYPEN | BELIFT LAB In the world of fandom, there is something called “business gay performance,” basically where idols of the same sex engage in fanservice and skinship with each other. Many fans enjoy seeing their favorite idols display affection with each other, even outside […]
Hearts2Hearts Releases First Magazine Shoot, Gets Criticized For “Not Looking Like SM”
The girls of Hearts2Hearts recently released a new pictorial for Dazed. This is their first ever magazine shoot as a girl group. They were given individual cuts as well, promoting the brand Gucci. The girls looked gorgeous. Many netizens reacted positively to Yuha and Jiwoo. Ian reminded many of aespa‘s Karina. Although the girls pulled […]
GOT7’s Stylist Criticized For “Setting Them Up” After Their Outfits Go Viral For The Wrong Reasons
GOT7‘s stylist is facing criticism following the group’s recent concerts. GOT7 | GOT7 From January 31 to February 2, GOT7 held three nights of concerts, their first in several years. Fans were thrilled to see the group return to activities together after focusing on their solo careers for an extended time. GOT7 | GOT& The […]
HYBE Heavily Criticized For Now-Deleted Post About SEVENTEEN
HYBE‘s now-deleted post about SEVENTEEN has sparked huge backlash. The members of SEVENTEEN at CARAT LAND | @pledis_17/X SEVENTEEN’s social media account has been teasing the SVT 8TH FAN MEETING MEMORY BOOK, with moments from the group’s 2024 CARAT LAND concert. [PREVIEW] 2024 SVT 8TH FAN MEETING 〈SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND〉 MEMORY BOOK+ SPOT #2 ▶ https://t.co/Fm3KVzTdsp ???? […]
Why Koreans Criticized Song Joong Ki’s Appearance At A Press Conference
Actor Song Joong Ki has always been one of the hottest stars in the industry. From his unreal visuals, amazing acting, and genuine personality, it isn’t surprising that netizens love him so much. Actor Song Joong Ki | @hi_songjoongki/Instagram Wherever he goes, Song Joong Ki always looks spectacular and wowed with his sense of fashion. […]
JYP Entertainment New Boy Group KickFlip Severely Criticized For Lack Of Visuals
JYP Entertainment‘s new boy group recently held their debut showcase on January 20, 2025. KickFlip presented their title song, “Mama Said” to reporters and fans. They also performed other songs on their album, Kick It, Flip It. The members introduced themselves to the media. We have Keiju, …Juwang… …Donghyeon… …Kyehoon… …Minje… …Amaru… …and Donghwa! The […]
SM Criticized For Belatedly Announcing Girls’ Generation Taeyeon’s Absence
Most recently, fans received a notice regarding Girls’ Generation Taeyeon for the upcoming SMTOWN Live 2025 concert. Fans who purchased tickets received a text message regarding the change in the show’s lineup. … 내 타임머신은 이렇게 날아갔어… pic.twitter.com/5O7NydxyOH — 쿠 黒???? (@dreaming_in_y0u) December 11, 2024 We inform you that Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon will not attend […]
Radio Host Criticized For Unprofessionalism During Interview With BTS’s Jin
An interviewer is being called out for unprofessionalism in a recent interview with BTS’s Jin. BTS’s Jin | @jin/Instagram Recently, Z100 New York released an interview they did with Jin. During the interview, they spoke about Coldplay, and the interviewer said, “I love Coldplay; do you love Coldplay, too? Have you seen them live?” [Video could […]
Top Celebrities Criticized For Reactions To Actor Jung Woo Sung At “Blue Dragon Film Awards” Following Cheating Scandal
The reaction from the stars at an awards show to actor Jung Woo Sung has sparked criticism. Jung Woo Sung | Artist Company It was recently revealed that Jung Woo Sung was the father of Moon Gabi‘s baby. Jung Woo Sung’s Agency Confirms He Is The Father Of Moon Gabi’s Baby On November 29, Jung […]
Kim Tae Ri’s Upcoming Project Criticized For Erasure Of Original GL (Girls Love) Storyline
Kim Tae Ri is set to star in the new project Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, which is based on the webtoon. When it was announced, it received a lot of attention but is now faced with backlash due to its approach to the GL storyline in the original. The K-Drama poster | tvN Recently, […]
Stylist Criticized After Female Idol Wears “Provocative” Outfit Without Safety Shorts
Fromis_9 Jiheon‘s recent outfit has sparked fury after the stylist made it too provocative and didn’t give her safety shorts. Fromis_9’s Jiheon | @jiheonnnibaek/Instagram Safety shorts are used to protect female idols when they are wearing short pieces, and NewJeans‘ stylists have been praised for utilizing the shorts well to look stylish and protect the […]
Stray Kids’ Most Criticized Outfits Of All Time
Fans have praised Stray Kids‘ creative and flattering outfits since the group debuted in 2018. Although these fashion kings can pull off any look, Stray Kids’ stylists have come under fire for a few of their styling decisions. Here, in no particular order, are some of their most criticized stylings to date. 1. Lee Know’s […]
NewJeans’ Most Criticized Outfits Of All Time
NewJeans’ signature “Y2K” concept, which reimagines fashion trends from the 2000s, has received plenty of praise since the group’s debut in 2022. Although these fashion queens can pull off any look, NewJeans’ stylists have come under fire several times for their styling decisions. Here, in no particular order, are some of NewJeans’ most criticized stylings. […]
Third-Gen Female Idol’s New Song Criticized For Sounding Similar To TWS’ “Plot Twist”
Recently, MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul received backlash for her new song, which was included in her first repackaged album, Starlit of Twinkle. This is her first comeback in about six months since her first full-length album release, Starlit of Muse. | @RBW_MAMAMOO/X The title track, “Is This Love?” features a retro pop sound paired with rhythmic beats […]
Male Contestant On Netflix’s “The Influencer” Criticized For His Behavior Towards Popular Female Influencer
Netflix‘s new show The Influencer sees 77 influencers try to showcase their worth through a series of challenges. The first episodes were released, and in the first episode, the contestants had to watch each other’s introduction videos and could send likes or dislikes to the contestants. One contestant who’s game plan had netizens furious was […]
IVE’s Leeseo Gets Criticized For Poor Korean Spelling
A post criticizing IVE Leeseo‘s poor Korean spelling has gone viral on an online community, with over 200,000 views. The post included a couple of instances where Leeseo has made spelling errors for simple words in her native language, Korean. In South Korea, spelling is incredibly important due to the simple Hangul system, where a […]
Popular Company Criticized Over 4th Gen Girl Group’s “Very Cheap” Looking Teasers
Before a group makes a comeback, they usually share previews of the upcoming release. This includes musical previews and schedulers, but fans love teaser images featuring the idols the most. The teasers show the idols wearing some of the outfits they will be in in the music video, and they are the best way to […]
Aespa Giselle’s “Porn Star” Outfit Criticized — But There Is More To The Story
As a group, aespa have always pushed the boundaries of K-Pop, constantly showing their different sides. One thing the group has become known for is their fashion, as they are constantly trying new things that are not always well-received. aespa | SM Entertainment One such outfit Giselle wore recently attracted negative attention, but there is […]
RIIZE Criticized For “Weak” Vocals During “Boom Boom Bass” Encore Performance
K-Pop idols’ live vocals during encore performances have become a hot and controversial topic in recent months. These performances taking place after a music show win used to be a casual and entertaining event where the idols could have fun without stressing too much about how “professional” they seemed; now, it’s not uncommon to see […]
Actor Jung Hae In’s Recent Social Media Activity Related To BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Is Criticized
Actor Jung Hae In has received mixed reactions after his recent social media activity linked to BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo. Jung Hae In and Jisoo for “Snowdrop” | JTBC When they both starred in Snowdrop, netizens loved the friendship and chemistry between Jisoo and Jung Hae In, whether it was for press conferences or interviews, and after […]
The Popular Korean Netflix Series That Was Criticized For Romanticizing Cheating
Netflix‘s Korean content has been both praised and criticized, but one popular series became mired in controversy before it even aired. Our Blues is tvN K-Drama on Netflix that features an all-star cast of Lee Byung Heon, Shin Min Ah, Kim Woo Bin, and Han Ji Min, among others. Kim Woo Bin (left), Shin Min Ah (middle […]