English singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Liam Payne is under fire after guesting on a podcast. Liam Payne On May 31, the former boy band member, 28-year-old Liam Payne, appeared on Episode 328 of controversial YouTuber Logan Paul‘s IMPAULSIVE podcast, which releases new episodes every Tuesday. Yet, he proved to be just as controversial himself. […]
American News Host Tucker Carlson Under Fire For Allegedly Shading BTS After Their Visit To The White House
On May 31, BTS once again showcased their global influence when they met with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss racial discrimination, anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion, and the importance of diversity. As expected, the members shined as they spoke passionately about the topics. BTS with President Joe Biden | @bts_bighit/Twitter Before […]
MBC K-Drama “Tomorrow” Under Fire After Allegedly Using The BTS Members In Disrespectful Way
With the rising popularity of BTS, there has been an increase in the number of times the group or members have been mentioned in K-Dramas, movies, and television series across the world. Netizens have loved seeing the members mentioned in different ways and have often shared their love for the shows and the respect they’ve […]
JYP Entertainment Comes Under Fire For Alleged Plagiarism In Music Video For NMIXX’s Debut Track “O.O”
JYP Entertainment‘s new girl group NMIXX has officially made its debut, but the reactions have been somewhat mixed, given that JYP Entertainment has come under fire for allegedly plagiarizing other groups in NMIXX’s debut music video “O.O”. | @NMIXX_official/Twitter The music video showcases several different concepts, from strong and powerful… Your browser does not support […]
BELIFT LAB Under Fire After Alleged Mistreatment Of ENHYPEN’s Jake Amidst The Poor Styling Controversy
Last month, CJ ENM and HYBE‘s music label BELIFT LAB came under fire for multiple reasons after netizens criticized the poor styling and editing for members of ENHYPEN. The first issue occurred when ENHYPEN performed on SBS Inkigayo, and ENGENEs (fandom name) criticized the stylist because member Jake wore a necklace with the name “Allah” (God in Islam) in Arabic. […]
BoA And aespa’s Karina Under Fire For Alleged “Colorist” Comments Towards Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon
Members of SM Entertainment‘s newest supergroup, GOT The Beat, are currently under fire after alleged “colorist comments” in their latest YouTube video. In particular, it has raised concerns about the ongoing issue of “colorism” within Korean society. GOT the beat | @girlsontop_sm/Instagram On February 9, the members of the group sat down in a video […]
BELIFT LAB Under Fire For Poor Styling And Editing Of ENHYPEN’s Jay And Jake
CJ ENM and HYBE‘s music label BELIFT LAB is under fire for multiple reasons, and ENGENEs (fans of ENHYPEN) are calling on the company to make a statement and apologize. The first issue occurred on January 23. ENHYPEN performed at SBS Inkigayo, and Jake was questionably styled. ENHYPEN’s Jake During the stage, he wore a necklace […]
Jimmy Kimmel Under Fire For Allegedly Making Another Racist Joke About BTS
Just a week after comparing “BTS fever” to COVID-19, Jimmy Kimmel is under fire again for a joke he made during his opening monologue on his talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel | Jimmy Kimmel Live/YouTube Last week, Jimmy Kimmel interviewed actress Ashley Park. Ashley Park plays Mindy Chen on Netflix‘s Emily in Paris. […]
“Single’s Inferno” Contestant Song Ji A Under Fire For Allegedly Wearing Fake Designer Clothes
After Netflix started airing their newest Korean reality show Single’s Inferno, the contestants on the series have seen unprecedented popularity. Yet, one person who was already well known in Korea is social media influencer Song Ji A, known as Free Zia. Song Ji A | @dear.zia/ Instagram When she appeared in the series, she gained attention […]
Netflix Under Fire From Netizens For Shady TikTok About “Single’s Inferno” Contestant Seong Min Ji
The hit reality dating show Single’s Inferno concluded over the weekend, but we can’t get over it, and apparently, neither can Netflix. The “Single’s Inferno” poster | Netflix Single’s Inferno follows a similar concept to other hit series such as Love Island and Too Hot to Handle but with a lot less skinship. The Korean reality […]
“Running Man” Comedian Yang Se Chan Under Fire For Making A Rude Joke About Actress Jeon So Min During A Game
On its official YouTube channel, SBS‘s Running Man shared a series of short clips from its latest episode in which the members got competitive playing the “Of Course” game (also known as the dangyunhaji game). “Running Man” Cast | @sbs_runningman_sbs/Instagram Long-time K-Pop and Korean television entertainment fans know that the game itself is centered around “roasting” each other. And […]
IVE’s Stylist Under Fire For Allegedly Giving Jang Wonyoung “Preferential Treatment” With Outfits
IVE has only debuted for less than two months but their stylist is already under fire. Although the girls made a highly successful debut with their hit song “ELEVEN”, some have begun to find flaw in their outfits. Namely, many feel that center member Jang Wonyoung is often given outfits that make her stand out […]
Members Of IVE Under Fire After Allegedly Mocking Desi Culture In A Recent Video
New Starship Entertainment girl group IVE quickly cemented themselves to watch out for after making waves with their debut earlier in the month. Yet, the group is under fire after three of its members have been accused of mocking the desi culture in a recent video. The members of IVE | Starship Entertainment On December […]
Aespa’s Stylist Under Fire For Their Styling At 2021’s AAA
Aespa‘s stylist has come under controversy once more for dressing the girls older than their actual age. Not only did fans claim that the outfits for 2021’s Asia Artist Awards (AAA) were mostly unflattering, they also made the girls look mature. The outfits were all black, with hints of textures such as tulle or leather. […]
HYBE Under Fire After Netizen Posts About Only BTS’s Jimin Sitting In Prestige During Flight To L.A.
Recently, K-Pop idol group BTS took a flight to L.A. for their U.S. concert and promotions. But recently, a netizen who flew the same flight as the members, posted a message on Instagram about the experience. | @cindy_202/Instagram Although many of you may be jealous that I flew on a plane where BTS was so […]