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Hybe should had waited to send Cortis on tour
I am pretty sure most of you are aware of the controversy surrounding Cortis and their world tour recently. Many…
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“8 Bowls of Ramen, 20 Orders”… Mukbang YouTuber Apologizes Following In-Flight Meal Controversy
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What Exactly Is the Controversy Around Dr. Luke?
Dr. Luke keeps coming up as a controversial figure whenever he works with K-pop artists. Setting aside the fact that…
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Why K-pop Companies Are More Controlling Than Traditional Record Labels
Many people misunderstand this issue because they judge K-pop based on the traditional relationship between record labels and artists. However,…
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IU’s turbulent 2026: Drama controversy, political backlash and breakup with Lee Jong-suk
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Singer and actor IU has endured a string of setbacks in 2026, from a historical drama controversy and politically charged…
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I’d heard of the I.O.I “curse”, but no one told me how unfortunate the X1 curse is?
I recently saw someone point out that almost every member of X1 had two groups (including X1, who disbanded prematurely…
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Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police chief Saturday as part of a widening probe into the…
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Vice Chairman Lee Byung-tae Resigns After 5·18 Sacred Area Controversy
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the yeonjun “섹시/sexy” controversy is so dumb
ok so for context theres a variety show where txt raises a baby and theres this one clip here where…
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The reaction to NCT’s Jisung mentioning former member Mark is ridiculous
NCT Dream recently went on a small staycation in Yangpyeong (a personal trip, not content), about which Chenle and Jaemin…
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If Mark’s Confederate flag controversy happened while he was still under SM, how would that be handled?
I’ve been thinking about this recently so let’s say the controversy surrounding Mark wearing the confederate flag shirt still happened…
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Is it disrespectful to look uninterested in another group’s dance challenge? (BOYNEXTDOOR Leehan controversy)
There’s been a viral topic going around lately involving BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan. He partook in a dance challenge with EPEX’s new…
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What do you guys do with merch of a group you no longer like ?
I’m curious on what y’all do when there’s a group you no longer like, group has controversy, or disbanded ?…
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What are your thoughts on Mark’s controversy from a Korean/K-netizen perspective?
Disclaimer: I am asking this out of curiosity only, and there is no harmful intent was made in making this…
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Upper Room issues an apology after Mark’s Confederate flag controversy
Hello, this is Upper Room. We would like to extend our sincere apologies for the concern, discomfort, and disappointment caused…
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“Anti Communist Latte” launched by cafe… criticized after promotional image shows South Korean flag incorrectly | ‘멸공라떼’ 출시 카페…태극기 4괘 잘못 그린 홍보물 뭇매
A cafe in Daejeon drew criticism from internet users after releasing a drink called the “Myeolgong Latte” to mark the…
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How do you view ‘Separating the art from the artist’s in kpop?
CW: Discussion of legal and moral controversies and adult-industry involvement. Disclaimer: This topic is highly subjective and everyone’s view…
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Korea’s semiconductor future cannot be built on capital-centric thinking
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The debate over whether Korea’s leading semiconductor manufacturers should expand into the country’s southwestern region has exposed a deeper question…
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The recent Wonyoung airport controversy through the lens of Korean culture
I’ll share my opinion first. I do think this situation is quite overblown because it’s Wonyoung-related. It definitely wouldn’t have…
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Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after ‘Tank Day’ controversy
in NewsStarbucks has reclaimed the No. 1 position in KakaoTalk’s mobile gift voucher rankings after a sharp decline triggered by controversy…
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What do you think of i-dle’s chances of having major mainstream success again?
I’m a huge fan of i-dle to the extent that when they eventually disband or start having less frequent cbs,…
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Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from ‘Tank Day’ promotion continues
Delivery workers have launched a boycott and a “delivery refusal campaign” against Starbucks Korea over controversy surrounding the company’s “Tank…
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Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott
Civic groups in South Jeolla Province and Gwangju have jumped into action, alleging that Shinsegae Group, the parent company of…
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Musinsa’s 2019 ad controversy resurfaces amid Starbucks’ ‘Tank Day’ backlash
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Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Garo Sero Institute Head Over Kim Soo-hyun Case
South Korean prosecutors have reportedly requested an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, the head of the controversial YouTube channel Garo…
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(LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) — The head of Starbucks Korea was dismissed Monday after the coffee chain faced strong backlash…
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Twice’s Journey From Cute Girls Next Door To Sexy, Empowered Women – An Analysis of their Korean singles (Part 1)
You know after almost a decade of following kpop I’ve seen plenty of things. Groups debuting, groups disbanding, members leaving,…
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Starbucks Korea halts event, apologizes for May 18 insult controversy
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Everything about kpop is designed to be marketable/performative, but stans hate when it is too overt
Got a TikTok of KiiiKiii’s Jiyu eating a piece of bread. She was eating it in what seemed to be…
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H.O.W: Five Hearts, One Legacy — K-pop’s Most Daring Debut of 2026
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H.O.W rewrites the debut playbook — and the K-pop era itself There is a silence before a debut that the…
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Cha Eun-woo tax controversy puts new Netflix series to the test
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Netflix is releasing its highly anticipated series “The Wonderfools” on Friday, but a tax evasion scandal involving one of its…
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When did GD’s international reputation among K-pop fans turn so negative?
Because I swear he was pretty beloved internationally in the past. People literally crowned him as the King of K-pop.…
