A KBS2 variety show is facing sanctions for comments mocking overweight and bald men. On December 2, KST, the Korea Communications Standard Commission (KCSC) announced legal sanctions at a “caution” level to the variety show Boss in the Mirror for its July 2 episode. “Caution” is the fourth highest of the seven-tier system of KSCS’s disciplinary actions and […]
Third Generation Boy Group Accused Of Mocking Fans During Livestream
Boy group EPEX was recently accused of mocking their fans during a recent livestream. The boys had been backstage during a fanevent where fans could meet the members 1:1 and take photos with them. The boys acted from the fans’ point-of-view. They pretended to be a fan taking a vlog, copying how nervous fans usually […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae Officially Apologizes For Student “Mocking” Controversy
On August 29, LE SSERAFIM held a showcase in Seoul for their fourth mini album, Crazy. This is the group’s first comeback in six months since their third album, Easy, released in February. In particular, Eunchae apologized for her past “mocking” remarks about students she had made. I thought about it comfortably without knowing it […]
A K-Pop Group Fandom Hit With Backlash After Allegedly Mocking Stray Kids
On July 21, the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Summer was held at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. Popular K-pop idol groups gathered to cool down the summer with legendary performances. The almost four hour event was jam packed with amazing performances ranging from unexpected collaborations and special stages. Part of the lineup included boy group Stray Kids, who appeared […]
Gone Too Far? Korean YouTuber Mocking ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Jiwoong With Past Scandal Sparks Massive Backlash
Toward the end of March 2024, a new YouTube channel—Sabotage Girl—was founded. | @Sabotagegirl_Ent/YouTube Referring to itself as a “virtual idol music production group,” the channel shared videos of “official MVs” as K-Pop idol channels do. | @Sabotagegirl_Ent/YouTube The “artist” under management, though, is an obvious dig at ZEROBASEONE member Kim Jiwoong‘s recent scandal over his alleged […]
RIIZE Interact With Content Supposedly “Mocking” BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Sparking Debate
A recent interaction between RIIZE and a fan account sparked some online debate. RIIZE | SM Entertainment RIIZE are one of the groups most active on the social media platform TikTok, often leaving comments on videos that are about them or that they are tagged in. Anton is believed to be behind the comments, as […]
Korean All-Girls High School Starts Gender War Between Feminists And Male Extremists After Mocking Soldiers In Sarcastic Letters
Back on December 30 2021, Jin Myung Girls High School offered their students the opportunity to write letters to soldiers who are completing their mandatory military service. The school reportedly offered an hour of community service to the female students who participated in the activity. While the high school attempted to create a thoughtful and encouraging […]
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 […]