An article published by TenAsia has caused a stir online after drawing comparisons between Stray Kids and SEVENTEEN, leading to accusations of media play aimed at HYBE, SEVENTEEN’s parent company. | Pledis Entertainment The article highlighted Stray Kids’ ongoing world tour, where 25 out of 41 performances are being held in stadiums—an indication of the […]
Politician’s “Dystopian” Plan To Boost Japan’s Birth Rate Incites International Outrage
A politician’s extreme ideas to combat Japan’s plummeting birth rate are facing backlash from the public, both nationally and abroad. Some netizens have even compared his plan to the plot of a dystopian science fiction novel. Naoki Hyakuta | Yomiuri Shimbun/The Japan News In 2023, Japan’s birth rate hit a record low, with the average […]
Viral Idol’s Unexpected Departure From Beloved Boy Group Sparks Outrage
Jo, a member of the beloved K-Pop group DXMON, has officially left the group, much to the shock and disappointment of fans. | @DXMON_HM/X (formerly known as Twitter) Known for his unique appearance, particularly his viral “sea urchin” hairstyle, Jo gained widespread attention when he was first introduced to the K-Pop scene. His bold, red, […]
Highly Anticipated Girl Group Debut Sparks Outrage Due To Heavy Use Of AI
The highly anticipated debut of MADEIN — a new seven-member girl group under 143 Entertainment — has quickly become controversial due to the use of generative AI in their debut music video. | 143 Entertainment Fans were eagerly looking forward to the release of their first EP Sangseung (상승), especially because two of the members — […]
Top Idol Forced To Do Fancall Even Though She Can’t Speak, Heartbreaking Video Sparks Outrage
A recent viral video featuring NMIXX‘s Lily has sparked widespread outrage among fans and the K-Pop community. The clip — which shows Lily visibly emotional during a fan call session — has drawn attention to the concerning circumstances surrounding her health. | Bubble In the video, Lily is seen holding up notes on white paper […]
Korean Show’s “Racist” Editing Of A Black Man Sparks International Outrage — The Truth Behind The Viral Clip
Through the years, as Korean media has expanded its global audience, viewers from diverse backgrounds have been able to watch content from the country. At times, however, Hallyu content has been criticized for controversial content, both intentional and not. This includes offensive depictions of other nationalities and races. Popular Korean Webtoon Introduces A Sudden, Extremely […]
SM Entertainment’s Latest Claim Regarding Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Sparks Outrage And Bewilderment
This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Netizens reacted to SM Entertainment‘s claim that they had learned about former NCT Taeil‘s sex crime in August. Taeil | Wikitree In a statement shared with media outlet Newsen, SM Entertainment […]
North Korean Athletes’ Punishment For Viral “2024 Olympics” Moment Sparks Public Outrage
North Korean athletes were part of one of the most iconic moments at the 2024 Olympics in Paris — and they are reportedly facing punishment for it now. While all Olympic participants were given the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, the North Korean athletes were excluded due to UN sanctions against their country over […]
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 […]
Stripping For Clout: Netflix’s New Korean Reality Show Sparks Public Outrage
Netflix‘s latest reality show, The Influencer, has sparked intense criticism among Korean viewers, who have gone as far as to label it a “national embarrassment.” The show features 77 social media influencers competing to prove who wields the most influence online, but the methods employed by some participants have left many viewers shocked, uncomfortable, and […]
Teacher’s Alarming Secret Exposed After Five Years, Sparking Public Outrage
A primary school teacher is facing jail time after being caught in the act by his former student’s father. Unrelated photo for illustrative purposes | Feliphe Schiarolli/Unsplash In 2019, 39-year-old Mizuno Masashi, copied his then-student’s house key during a school sporting event. He secretly held onto that copy for five years before finally seizing the […]
A Fanmeeting’s Group Photo Unexpectedly Sparks Outrage
When idols hold a concert or fanmeeting, it’s normal for them to take a group photo with the audience to cherish the memories from the event. However, one such photo unexpectedly caused outrage when it was released to the public. Poster for Soojin’s fan concert in Taipei | KKTIX Former (G)I-DLE member Soojin recently held […]
Aespa’s Giselle Sparks Outrage With Shocking “Inappropriate” Outfit
Aespa‘s recent appearance on the popular variety show Amazing Saturday has sparked significant backlash, particularly against Giselle’s outfit. | SM Entertainment As part of their promotions for their upcoming full album, all four members of aespa attended the show, adhering to a white and grey theme. aespa preview for Amazing Saturday next week!! pic.twitter.com/2qoLXZIwGA — […]
Popular K-Pop Idol-Turned-Actor’s Blackface In Film Goes Viral, Sparking Outrage
Recently, idol-turned-actor Wang Yibo attracted negative attention for his appearance in a role in a film. Wang Yibo | <i>Weibo</i> Wang Yibo originally made his debut as a member of the K-Pop group UNIQ in 2014 and has since been active in China as an overall entertainer. He gained international attention for his role in […]
73-Year-Old Female Celebrity’s Views On #MeToo Case Spark Outrage
In 2023, famous TV personality Mickey Huang was hit with #MeToo allegations, which led to his admission. Mickey Huang apologizing in a live broadcast | TVBS News/YouTube Earlier this month, it was revealed that he would not be charged for the case; however, he was exposed to have purchased illegally filmed pornography, including videos featuring […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Official WikiTree Page Sparks Outrage
The official WikiTree page of LE SSERAFIM has raised eyebrows recently after fans noticed a questionable entry. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/Instagram WikiTree is the equivalent of Wikipedia in South Korea. Hence, it is an essential resource for fans to get to know any artist. The content on Wikitree is expected to be fact-based rather than […]
Ryu Jun Yeol’s Latest Appearance Sparks Outrage And Allegations Of Hypocrisy
Ryu Jun Yeol is once again under fire after his latest public appearance. Ryu Jun Yeol On April 10, the controversial movie star appeared in the Par 3 Contest at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, United States. On this day, the actor played the role of caddie for professional golfer Kim Joo […]
BABYMONSTER’s Chiquita Responds To Criticism, Sparking Outrage
BABYMONSTER, the newest girl group from YG Entertainment, has commanded significant attention since their “debut” with the original 7-member lineup in early April. While their EP BABYMOS7ER is enjoying growth and success, the group’s member, Chiquita, faced some unwarranted criticism from her own fan. Chiquita | Weverse All seven members of the group frequently interact […]
BTS J-Hope’s “Low” Album Sales Spark Outrage
For several months, many fans of HYBE groups have loudly protested against the company’s choices in support of Palestine, with a large focus on HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun. This has manifested in in-person protests, and fans have encouraged boycotts of everything coming from the company as fans demand the company remove all links to […]
Maliciously Edited Han So Hee Post Sparks Outrage
Han So Hee is alleged to have posted “Get Lost” to her Instagram, but did she really? Han So Hee | Boucheron On March 27, a post titled “The Post Titled ‘Han So Hee’s Deleted Post’ Seems To Be Fake” went viral. In the post, a netizen uploaded what seems to be a story uploaded […]
An Adult Video’s School-Aged Incest Concept Featuring A 136 CM Tall Actress Sparks International Outrage
When it comes to adult content, a concept that has maintained popularity is the “schoolgirl” image. This can be seen in more mature Halloween costumes geared toward adults who take the look and sexualize it. Unrelated school girl costume | Halloween Costumes The schoolgirl aesthetic has been debated for as long as it has existed; […]
JYPE Boycott Genocide: Prop In New DAY6 Video Sparks Outrage
Netizens are calling on JYP Entertainment to “boycott genocide.” Recently, Korean pop-rock band DAY6 announced its comeback as all members have been discharged from their mandatory military service. The group will release their eighth mini-album entitled Fourever. While MyDays (DAY6 fandom) were initially excited about their long-anticipated comeback, feelings changed upon viewing their trailer film. […]
Truth Behind Top Star’s “Party” Sparks Shock And Outrage
The truth behind Park Ji Yoon‘s alleged party has sparked outrage. Park Ji Yoon (left) and Choi Dong Seok (right) Earlier, we reported that Park Ji Yoon’s estranged husband, Choi Dong Seok, alleged that the television personality had left their sick child alone on his birthday to go to a party. Beloved Celebrity Calls Out […]
“Made in Abyss” Fans Criticize K-Pop Fans’ Outrage Towards Idols For Watching The Anime
Due to anime’s worldwide popularity, viewers often call out the industry’s problematic themes. As a result, a few K-Pop idols such as TXT‘s Soobin and NCT‘s Taeyong have recently come under fire for watching Made in Abyss in particular and even cosplaying as the characters. NCT’s Taeyong Made in Abyss has sparked outrage among K-Pop […]
Video Of Paparazzi Being Racist Towards NCT’s Johnny At The 2022 Met Gala Goes Viral As Fans Express Outrage
NCTzens were excited to hear NCT‘s Johnny would be attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute‘s 2022 Met Gala (also known as Met Ball) during his NYC trip. NCT’s Johnny | @NCTsmtown/Twitter It was especially awesome since he practically manifested it years ago. one thing 127’s gonna do is manifest the hell out of something and have […]