Recently, the French luxury brand L’Occitane posted an official apology regarding the unacceptable actions of an employee. Previously, a staff member posted photos they took of SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu during his commercial shoot on their personal account. They posted a bunch of photos, even ones with more exposure. (Fans added the gray blocks to protect Mingyu’s […]
NewJeans’ Fans Accuse HYBE Of Purposely Sabotaging The Girls Under The Guise Of “New Management”
On September 2, 2024, NewJeans fans were dismayed to discover that all the videos from Ban Heesoo‘s YouTube channel had been removed. The channel, which was part of the “Ditto” storyline, featured Ban Heesoo as a representation of the fandom. Following the change in management after CEO Min Hee Jin‘s departure, the videos were deleted. […]
The Man Girls’ Generation’s Yoona Would Accept A Date And Kiss From In Under A Second
Although dating and relationships are some of the more sensitive and taboo subjects in K-Pop, more and more idols are being more open about it. Some are even using the topic in games to have fun with their members, but it is mainly confined to the more experienced idols. One group that has had their […]
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 […]
Police State Taeil Has Been Under Investigation For Sexual Crimes Since June
This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more here. The Bangbae Police Station has confirmed Taeil has been under investigation since June. In a statement shared by the Bangbae Police Station to KBS, they have confirmed that Taeil was booked for unspecified sexual crimes back […]
Producer Under Investigation For His Shocking Netflix Docuseries That Left A K-Pop Idol In Shambles
MBC producer Cho Sung Hyun, also known as the mastermind behind the shocking Netflix docuseries In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal, has been sent to prosecution for a violation of the “Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc., of Sexual Crimes.” Producer Cho Sung Hyun | Netflix JTBC reported that the Seoul Mapo […]
NCT’s Jaemin Comes Under Fire For Recent Post
NCT‘s Jaemin has come under fire for his recent Weverse post. NCT’s Jaemin | @na.jaemin0813/Instagram On August 15, Jaemin shared a photo of himself with the caption “[I’ve] arrived,” as the members have arrived in Japan ahead of various schedules. However, the timing of the post with the Japanese caption has drawn criticism. “Gwangbokjeol” is […]
KBS Under Massive Fire For Inappropriate Content On Korea’s Liberation Day
August 15 marks Korea’s National Liberation Day, commemorating the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945. This is an important historical event in Korea, and it is a subject they do not take lightly. However, there have been many cases in which celebrities and companies have been criticized for inappropriate actions on this day. […]
Popular K-Pop Interviewers Under Fire For Problematic Behavior Toward Young Women
Zach Sang hosts a popular radio and podcast show called the Zach Sang Show. He has interviewed popular K-Pop groups BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, MONSTA X, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SERRAFIM, P1Harmony, NCT 127, MAMAMOO, aespa, and many more. Zach Sang is a K-Pop fan himself. So, most K-Pop fans trust him to ask sincere questions. zach sang […]
Popular K-Pop Interviewers Under Fire For Problematic Behavior Towards Young Women
Zach Sang hosts a popular radio and podcast show called the Zach Sang Show. He has interviewed popular K-Pop groups BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, MONSTA X, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SERRAFIM, P1Harmony, NCT 127, MAMAMOO, aespa, and many more. Zach Sang is a K-Pop fan himself. So, most K-Pop fans trust him to ask sincere questions. zach sang […]
Fan Under Fire For Bragging About Selfie With Byun Woo Seok After Invading His Privacy
A fan has recently come under fire for bragging about a selfie taken with Byun Woo Seok. While that in itself is not a problem, it was how the fan obtained the selfie that brought about sharp criticism. The fan had allegedly gone to his agency and taken videos of the inside of the office. […]
EXID Hani’s Psychiatrist Fiancé Speculated To Be Under Investigation After Restrained Patient Dies At His Hospital
On July 26, 2024 (KST), SBS reported on the death of a 33-year-old Korean woman who was checked into a “well-known psychiatric hospital in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, owned by a popular psychiatrist.” W Jin Hospital | @wjin0601/Naver Blog The report included raw, shocking CCTV footage of the inpatient begging to be let out of her room […]
Korean Woman Under Investigation For Having An Abortion At 9 Months Pregnant In Disturbing Video
A video posted on YouTube by a woman claiming to be nine months pregnant and having undergone an abortion has ignited widespread controversy in South Korea. The video — which has been viewed by many and gone viral — has prompted the police to initiate a forced investigation to determine the uploader’s identity. | Pann […]
Popular Actors Under Fire For “Ripping Off” Fans With New Food Businesses
Popular actors from China are under fire for ripping off fans. Dylan Wang, famous for his roles in Meteor Garden (2018), Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022) and Only for Love (2023), is one of the celebrities netizens have a bone to pick with. Dylan Wang in Meteor Garden He opened a pop-up bakery called […]
LE SSERAFIM Under Fire Once Again For Replacing Live Singing With Dancing On Variety Show
It seems that LE SSERAFIM just can’t escape the criticisms they’ve been getting lately for their disappointing vocal abilities, with a video from over a year ago resurfacing due to the ongoing controversy. | SOURCE MUSIC The video in question is an episode of Kstar Next Door, a music talk show hosted by Jonathan that features a variety […]
SM Entertainment Under Fire For “Poorly Designed” NCT DREAM AirPods Case
SM Entertainment is under fire for their newly released artist merchandise. This time around, fans are not unhappy with NCT DREAM‘s collaboration with CASTIFY, particularly their earbuds case. One standout product in the collection is the ‘NCT DREAM Collectable Edition Earbuds Case,’ designed to resemble the group’s official fanlight. This adorable and fashionable accessory allows […]
SM Entertainment Comes Under Fire For Excluding WinWin In WayV’s Comeback
A couple of days ago, SM Entertainment announced that WayV will be making their comeback in June, about 8 months after their last album, On My Youth, came out in November last year. Fans, of course, reacted to the news with excitement, and are relieved that they didn’t have to wait for over another year before they got […]
EXO’s Baekhyun Leaves Comment Under A Fansite Master’s Account That Is Closing
A popular fansite master for EXO’s Baekhyun announced they would be closing its account, only to receive a message from Baekhyun himself! CLOSE. ☺️ – 마무리 짓지 못한 일이 있어 이번달까지만 계정 둘게요. 유튜브도 삭제 예정! — 씨엘로 Cielo (@El_Cielo_9256) May 6, 2024 CLOSE. I have some unfinished business, so I’ll leave this account open […]
“Get The Girls Out Of There!” — HYBE CEO Under Fire For Past Controversy In Sexualizing Female Game Characters
HYBE‘s CEO Park Ji Won was previously a part of Nexon Korea. He was the former COO before moving on to becoming the CEO of HYBE. Although he had much business success with Nexon, he also previously came under controversy with the game Sudden Attack 2. Park Ji Won joined Nexon Korea in 2003, and […]
Content Creator Under Fire For Alleged Racism And Xenophobia Toward Popular Korean Group At 2024 Coachella
A content creator is going viral for the wrong reasons. The first weekend of 2024 Coachella (also known as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) was held April 12-14 in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. ATEEZ made history as the first K-Pop boy group to perform at the famous music […]
2nd Gen K-Pop Idol’s Management Under Fire For Making Fun Of His Appearance In Official Post
INFINITE‘s leader Sunggyu (also known as Kim Sung Kyu) guested on Episode 133 of reality TV show Dolsing Fourmen (also known as Shoes Off Return to Single Four Men). Four DolSing (returning-single/divorced) men looking for happiness in life invite guests to their homes. — MyDramaList INFINITE’s Sunggyu Sunggyu’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha And &TEAM K’s Reported Timeline Comes Under Scrutiny Amid HYBE’s Denial
Netizens have begun poking holes in a report claiming LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha was dating &TEAM‘s K. LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha (left) and &TEAM’s K (right) | theqoo On April 3, Japanese media outlet Shūkan Bunshun reported that Kazuha was in a relationship with a “Hansome idol who is 186cm tall and 6 years older than her.” […]
ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao Under Fire For “Obnoxious” Response To Fan
Usually, interactions between fans and K-Pop idols on messaging apps such as Bubble and the like are light-hearted, encouraging, and entertaining. However, a recent response by ZEROBASEONE‘s Zhang Hao to a weary fan has some people criticizing him for being insensitive, though it may be a case of misunderstanding. Zhang Hao (ZEROBASEONE) The fan in the interaction […]
Popular Plastic Surgeon Under Fire Following Controversial Comments About IVE’s Wonyoung
Charles Sung-Chull Lee, a popular plastic surgeon known for his significant following on social media, is facing intense scrutiny and backlash for his controversial comments about IVE‘s Wonyoung. | @for_everyoung10/Instagram Lee’s remarks came under fire after a video of him attending an IVE concert went viral. The now-deleted video — which featured him in scrubs […]
Former NMIXX’s Jini Under Fire For Attitude During Virtual Fan Meet
Former NMIXX member Jini is facing backlash due to her attitude during a virtual fan meet. Jini | Pinterest On March 14, a fan’s post criticizing Jini for her attitude at a recent video call garnered attention. In the post, the fan lamented the idol for constantly checking her appearance rather than being focused on […]