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 […]
“Lovely Runner” Actress Kim Hye Yoon’s Fans Are Criticized Over “Ridiculous” Demands
Fans are upset with Lovely Runner actress Kim Hye Yoon‘s label. Kim Hye Yoon | @hye_yoon1110/Instagram On May 9, several news reports shared that fans were not happy with Kim Hye Yoon’s label, Artist Company. Kim Hye Yoon is currently one of Korea’s fastest-rising stars, thanks in large part to her appearance in the K-Drama […]
(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon Gets Heavily Criticized For Neglecting Her Duties As An Idol
(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon was recently criticized for her attitude and neglect of her duties as an idol. A famous fan of hers on X (formerly Twitter) spoke up to complain about Soyeon’s lack of communication. They noted that for a period of 390 days, she had only posted on Dear. U Bubble a total of 23 […]
How Much Is Too Much? Min Hee Jin Criticized For Constantly Swearing During Her Press Conference
On April 25, KST, ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference to address the ongoing feud between her and her label’s parent company, HYBE. Min Hee Jin at the press conference | NoCut News The press conference was replete with one shocking factor after another. Min Hee Jin revealed some unexpected internal […]
ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Criticized Outfit Sells Out After Press Conference
On April 25, ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin held a press conference where she explained and exposed the nature of her conflict with HYBE. She made many inflammatory statements, including explaining how she selected members of NewJeans, accusing HYBE CEO Bang Si Hyuk of specifically targeting aespa, and how she ended up in her current […]
“Garbage” Netflix True Crime Documentary “What Jennifer Did” Criticized By Viewers
From Tiger King to American Nightmare, Netflix has become known for its compelling documentaries. For some viewers, however, the platform’s latest true crime doc, What Jennifer Did, falls short. Commentbyu/Impossible-Will-8414 from discussioninnetflix What Jennifer Did investigates an unusual homicide case that occurred in Markham, Ontario in 2010. Jennifer Pan, the daughter of ethnic Chinese refugees from Vietnam, was at the […]
F.T. Island Minhwan Is Criticized By Netizens After A Clip Of How His Mother Treated His Now Ex-Wife Yulhee Resurfaces
An old clip of F.T. Island‘s Minhwan and former LABOUM member Yulhee from The Return of Superman has resurfaced following the duo’s divorce. Minhwan, Yulhee, and their three children. | Pinterest During a past episode, Yulhee, Minhwan, his mother, and the children were playing. At one point, Yulhee bought some bread for the children. Minhwan’s […]
IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Gets Criticized For Her Arm Hair — Netizens React
As one of K-Pop’s top idols, IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung has been subjected to many unfair criticisms throughout her career. IVE’s Wonyoung | @for_everyoung10/Instagram Fortunately, she has a great attitude when dealing with criticism, although that certainly doesn’t give netizens the right to attack her for anything and everything she does. IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Gets Real […]
Scandal With Kim Soo Hyun Is Not The First Time Kim Sae Ron Has Been Criticized For Stretching The Truth
Recently, actress Kim Sae Ron caused a stir with a single “intimate” photo of her and actor Kim Soo Hyun, leading to relationship allegations. Kim Sae Ron (left) and Kim Soo Hyun (right) | @ron_sae/Instagram Kim Soo Hyun’s agency quickly denied relationship rumors, stating that the photo was taken when they were both under the […]
“Reality Of Idols” — Popular Idol-Turned-Actor Gets Criticized For Dirty Living Habits
Park Seo Ham is an idol-turned-actor. He was from the boy group KNK, before he transitioned into an acting career. He made his fame off Semantic Error, a BL drama. | @parkseoham/Instagram He recently starred on I Live Alone, lifting the veil on his private life for the first time. Park Seo Ham lives in […]
Popular Idol-Turned-Actor Gets Criticized For Alleged Rude Behavior Towards Service Staff
Former KNK‘s Park Seoham recently starred on an episode of I Live Alone. He received criticism for his allegedly disrespectful behavior to a service staff. As his water purifier was spoilt, he had called a service staff over to fix it. Forgetting that it was the day of his appointment, he did not clean up […]
A Past Video Of Girls’ Generation’s Live Vocals That Was Heavily Criticized Resurfaces… For How Great They Sound
There has been a lot of talk lately about the live vocal abilities (or alleged lack thereof) of more recently debuted K-Pop groups. One of the most heavily criticized cases lately has been LE SSERAFIM, whose encore performances for “EASY” have been getting a lot of negative reactions due to their underwhelming vocals. Over the […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Gets Criticized Heavily For Bad Live Singing
LE SSERAFIM recently took home a trophy on M!Countdown. The win was an achievement for the girls, but it also meant that they had to participate in the live encore. Many groups dread the encore stage for music shows as it is done without any backing track. Netizens often use this as a way to […]
Where Is He Now? “The World of the Married” Teen Actor Criticized For “Offensive” Social Media Posts
The 2020 K-Drama The World of the Married earned high ratings upon its release, which skyrocketed it into popularity. That popularity was a double-edged sword for its cast. Besides teen actor Jung Joon Won going viral for allegedly drinking and smoking underage, his on-screen best friend also faced a similar fate. Teen actor Jeon Jin […]
SM Entertainment Criticized For Alleged Differing Treatment Of NCT DREAM And NCT 127
NCT as a whole has been a massive success for SM Entertainment, bringing in tons of revenue for the entertainment label over the last several years. Each of the units of the group have found success in their own ways as well, and both NCT 127 and NCT DREAM have made millions of album sales and have fans […]