K-Pop groups often appear to have extremely close bonds of friendship among the members of the groups. Groups often talk about their fights with each other in comedic ways and they are often not about anything serious. In the rare instances where bigger issues like bullying and harassment arise, massive problems can come up for […]
SM Entertainment Still Has Taeil’s NCT Merchandise For Sale Despite His Sex Crime Scandal
On August 28, SM Entertainment shared that Taeil would be removed from NCT due to an unspecified sex crime. Taeil | SM Entertainment SM엔터테인먼트입니다. pic.twitter.com/28XapiFuOk — SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) August 28, 2024 This is SM Entertainment. We have recently confirmed that Taeil has been implicated in a criminal case related to sex crime. While looking into […]
Scandal Erupts After Bombshell Exposé Alleges “Bullied” Idol Was Actually The Bully
Former April member Naeun‘s bullying allegations are being re-examined. Naeun | Pinterest On September 25, Sports Kyunghyang released a shocking exposé in which the news outlet revealed April’s staff members’ testimonies regarding allegations claiming Naeun and other April’s members bullied former member Lee Hyunjoo. Lee Hyunjoo In the article, the news outlet asked five staff […]
Sign Mentioning NCT Haechan’s Previous Scandal Shown During Concert
NCT DREAM are currently on their The Dream Show 3: DREAM()SCAPE TOUR. Recently, the group began the U.S. leg of the tour, starting with a show in Los Angeles and have a final date in Chicago before moving on to Europe. NCT DREAM | Live Nation As part of their interactions with fans, the group read signs […]
Beloved Actress To Make First Public Appearance Since Husband’s Cheating Scandal
Actress Jang Shin Young will be making her first public appearance since her husband’s affair. On September 24, SBS’s My Little Old Boy reported to media outlet Xportsnews. Jang Shin Young is set to record for the show on October 2, and the broadcast is scheduled to air in mid-October. — SBS’s production team Jang, […]
Former Girl Group Member-Turned-Criminal’s Racy Bikini Photo Captures Her Life After Scandal
Where is former GLAM member Dahee after her scandal that basically disbanded Big Hit Entertainment‘s first-ever K-Pop girl group? Former GLAM member Dahee | Mnet GLAM disbanded in 2014 after Dahee was revealed to be one of the two women who blackmailed and extorted actor Lee Byung Hun. Actor Lee Byung Hun at the trials in 2014. […]
KARD BM’s Eerie Warning About Idols Blows Up Amid Taeil Scandal
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. On August 28, SM Entertainment announced Taeil‘s removal from NCT due to an unspecified sexual crime. Taeil | SM Entertainment While little has been confirmed regarding the crime, fans were naturally outraged […]
NCT Doyoung’s Appearance During First Schedule Following Taeil’s Sex Scandal Leaves Fans Heartbroken
In late August, it was announced that Taeil would no longer be a member of NCT due to an undisclosed sex crime. NCT’s Taeil | SM Entertainment Since then, as more details about the case have been revealed, fans have reacted to the news. The members of NCT also reacted to the news, unfollowing Taeil […]
BTS Jungkook’s Message To ARMY Amid Suga’s DUI Scandal Goes Viral
BTS‘s Jungkook penned a letter to his fans. Jungkook | tenasia On September 1, Jungkook reached out to fans through a private messaging app on his birthday. The idol also posted the letter to his Twitter. 아미 여러분 생일 축하해 주셔서 감사드립니다저는 잘 지내고 있어요남은 군 복무도 잘 마무리하도록 하겠습니다아미들도 그동안 잘 지내고 있기를 바라요!!!? […]
NCT’s Haechan Sends Emotional Message To Fans Following Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal
NCT‘s Haechan recently sent a message to fans on August 31, 2024. He updated his communication subscription service with a lengthy, emotional speech. The message is the first time he has addressed fans following former member Taeil‘s sex crime scandal. He penned the message during his flight to Columbia for NCT Dream‘s Latam tour. | […]
NCT 127’s Display At Incheon Airport Changed Following Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal
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. On August 28, SM Entertainment announced that Taeil was removed from the group concerning sex crime charges. Former NCT’s Taeil | SM Entertainment Since then, more case details have been revealed, […]
SM Entertainment First Learned Of Former NCT Member Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal In Mid-August
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. SM Entertainment has stated they first learned of former NCT member Taeil‘s sex crime scandal in mid-August. In a statement shared with media outlet Newsen, SM Entertainment claimed the company first […]
Dear U. Bubble Terminates Service For Former NCT’s Taeil After Sex Crime Scandal
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. It was recently stated by SM Entertainment on August 28, 2024 (KST) that their artist Taeil had been charged with a sex-related crime. It was decided that he would leave his […]
BTS’s Suga Facing Further Fallout From DUI Scandal As Lucrative Ambassadorship Reportedly Under Threat
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Samsung is reportedly considering dropping BTS as ambassadors due to Suga‘s DUI scandal. Suga On August 28, the Korea Herald reported that a Samsung insider revealed that Samsung may decided to change its […]
Telegram CEO Arrested, Faces Judge Amidst Korea’s “New Nth-Room” Sex Crime Scandal
As of late, “the new nth room” has recently gone viral in South Korea. According to various sources, including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with more than 212,000 participants has been exposed. It was revealed that to gain access to these rooms, one must submit a set of photos of any girl or woman […]
Notorious YouTuber’s Channel Turned Battleground Between The Internet vs. Korean Men Amid Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
A notorious “wrecker” YouTube channel has found itself at the center of the clash between Korean men and the internet amid the shocking Telegram-based digital sex crimes that shook the nation. YouTuber PPKKa | @PPKKa/YouTube PPKKa, a far-right YouTuber with 1.19M followers—whose channel thrives on anti-feminist propaganda-like “tea” content, uploaded a video talking about the […]
South Korea Scrambles To Close Huge Loophole In Regulation Amid Nationwide Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
Following the shocking discoveries of Telegram-based “humiliation rooms” and deepfake porn, South Korean politicians are rushing to battle the repeating “Nth Room-like” digital sex crimes. All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm On August 27, 2024 (KST), representative Han Jeong Ae of the Democratic Party of Korea introduced a […]
The Top Singer Who Disappeared From TV After An Abortion Scandal
For those into Asian Pop Culture, you probably would have heard of Cai XuKun at least once. He hopped onto the mainstream radar with his successful stint on the audition program Idol Producer. He went on to win the show, debuting as the center and leader of Nine Percent. Cai XuKun experienced success as a […]
Former “Idol” Got Scolded For A Scandal By His Own Grandmother
Everybody makes mistakes, but most people don’t get called out for them by thousands of strangers–and their grandmother. Sylvester Sim in 2016 | The New Paper In 2004, Sylvester Sim competed on the first season of Singapore Idol, a singing competition show similar to American Idol. After placing second, this Singapore Idol embarked on the next […]
JTBC Engulfed In Scandal As Fake CCTV Footage Continues To Fuel BTS Suga Backlash
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. On August 7, 2024 (KST), Korean news outlet JTBC aired CCTV footage of what they claimed to be BTS Suga’s drunk driving incident. The following week, on August 14, 2024 (KST), another Korean […]
The Boyz Members Embroiled In Behavior Scandal As Video Causes Uproar In Japan
The Boyz members have recently found themselves at the center of a controversy after sharing a video online that has sparked outrage in Japan. | @sunwoo/Instagram The video shows Sunwoo, New, and Q playing with a cake given to them by a Japanese staff member from a brand the group was promoting. In the clip, […]
“Running Man” Member’s Remarks On Driving Kickboards Drunk Spark Chaos Amid BTS Suga’s DUI Scandal
Running Man member Yang Se Chan‘s statements about driving kickboards while drunk are going viral. Yang Se Chan On August 8, Yang Se Chan appeared in a YouTube video. In the video, the comedian is seen eating ramen while drinking beer. The comedian then states that he came riding in a kickboard but would be […]
Return of A Beloved Drinking Show Now Divides Viewers Amid Recent DUI Scandal
On August 8, 2024 (KST), rapper Lee Young Ji shared an exciting tweet—and other social media updates—announcing the return of her beloved YouTube show, My Alcohol Diary (also known as No Prepare). The third season of the sool-bang, or “drinking show,” was first teased in June, though without set dates. Lee Young Ji’s “No Prepare” Is Reportedly Gearing […]
HYBE Allegedly Exposes BTS’s Suga Inciting Greater Backlash Amid DUI Scandal
Netizens are taking issue with a specific part of HYBE‘s statement defending BTS Suga. Suga | Pinterest On August 7, a post titled “The Shocking Part Of Suga’s Statement” went viral. The post has since been viewed over 30K times in less than an hour of being posted. BigHit Music Releases Official Statement To Address […]
Beloved Actress Makes Heartbreaking Decision Amid Husband’s Cheating Scandal
Jang Shin Young reportedly is not leaving Kang Kyung Joon, despite his affair. Jang Shin Young (left) and Kang Kyung Joon (right) | Newsis Recently, Kang Kyung Joon admitted to all charges of cheating in court. The disgraced actor was sued by the husband of a woman with whom the actor had an affair. Married […]