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illitโs โsexualizedโ police uniform controversy
so koreans have been complaining about illits police uniform for being sexual, and international fans have been flaming koreans for…
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Despite all the controversy, I adore A2O Lite and their popularity showcases what people have been missing from kpop
I just listened to A2O Lite’s “Neon” and I am totally addicted. I haven’t been so obsessed with a new…
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I really like A2O LITE, but I’m worried about the controversy surrounding Aijing’s parents
I genuinely really like A2O LITE. I was really happy to see the group debut, and I’ve been rooting for…
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My thoughts on the AOA and T-ara bullying controversy (Hwayoung & Mina)
Tbh It’s ashamed and I feel like the public, the group and me is mad at both of these people…
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My takes on things that are based on recent posts and incidents going on in K-pop.
Disclaimer: A lot of these takes are based on recent posts on other K-pop Reddit forums and incidents that have…
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Realistically speaking, what can Illit do to sell more tickets?
Their Seoul finale concert is happening next week, and the latest update looks even more dire than it did over…
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Why I think KiiiKiii is having trouble attracting stans
I actually took the time to watch their behind the scenes and other in-house content. Honestly, I donโt know how…
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Suho and Scoups Leader Controversy?!?!?!
Ive been seeing the clip where Scoups talks about being together for all this and time and how sad Suho…
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South Korea’s participation in the 2026 AichiโNagoya Asian Games has been marred by a persistent series of operational errors. These are some of the notable incidents.
At the athletes village welcome event, performers dressed as Japan’s three great unifiers, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu,…
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The Unchild comeback delay may have more to do with the group itself than the company as a whole
Thereโs been a lot of talk about Unchildโs comeback being delayed and all the rumors surrounding it, including claims that…
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What do you guys think of HYBE stands in kpop industry? Less talented groups but keep producing so one would succeed eventually. (just my thoughts, no hate to idols)
I was watching this kpop level of vocals where non of the hybe group came up than 2nd level. like…
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Even K-pop idols seem aware of the difference in how idols and actors are treated
I was watching Small Talk Club, a new show whose first episode featured Jaehyun, S.Coups, Suho and Eun Ji-won. The…
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DPK says it will take controversy over gender minister nominee ‘seriously’
in NewsThe ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Friday it will take the controversy over the nomination of Rep. Yong…
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Explaining why some Idols donโt get a paycheck and why itโs not necessarily that the company is greedy eventhough they are
So I recently learned how artists get paid by their music label and itโs changed the way I look at…
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What do you think about the old controversy involving Jennieโs โLike JENNIEโ and the Indian song โRaniโ?
I recently came across the old controversy where people pointed out that Jennieโs โLike JENNIEโ sounded somewhat similar to the…
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Is Jin the only member in BTS who is not involved in any scandal/ controversy
(Disclaimer: I am asking this out of curious intent only, please remain respectful in the comments. This is not meant…
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BIGBANGโs New Peak and Thoughts on the Cosmos Tour
Iโve been seeing a lot of comparisons about BIGBANG and currently active K-pop artists touring. Thereโs talk about the choice…
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Tuide debuted recently with their debut album; I really enjoyed it. It got me wondering what your favorite songs are from each Hybe Group, more specifically their debut album?
I noticed that a majority of HYBE groups debut with an album. Something that I really like, as I get…
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The recent discussion of Lisaโs new documentary shows how people will disguise xenophobia and misogyny as criticism and concern.
Disclaimer: This post is not about constructive criticism towards Lisa surrounding her music and actions that have rubbed people the…
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A Korean bakery is facing massive backlash after the owner confessed to shipping bread in Styrofoam boxes picked up from the street
A local bakery in Busan, South Korea, has recently gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The controversy started when…
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Does separating the art from the artists works for you sometimes?
It is so secret that a lot of people in this world tend to consume music that were/are released by…
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I felt that non-fans were taking advantage of Blinks’ (Blackpink’s fanbase) disappointment towards Blackpink in order to hate on the group during their 10th anniversary.
It was no secret that Blackpink’s 10th anniversary event was a complete disaster and both YG and the members had…
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Was CORTIS actually mocking Hanroro, or is this being read way too literally?
Been thinking about the “MONEYMONEYMONEY” lyric controversy and I’m not convinced it was actually meant as mockery. The line right…
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How well do you guys think Day By Day, Sexy Love, and Number 9 would had performed if the scandal didn’t happened?
I am going to be honest, I have fallen into a T-ara rabbit hole the past week. Recently I was…
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How do you guys thin Day By Day, Sexy Love, and Number 9 would had performed if the scandal didnโt happened?
I am going to be honest, I have fallen into a T-ara rabbit hole the past week. Recently I was…
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tell me your roman empire about kpop! fun facts?
we know in this industry we have both as good as bad moments, right? I would like to know your…
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“Carcinogen Used on Chinese Cabbages” Sparks Controversyโฆ What About Exports to Korea?
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Would some of G-dragon’s lyrics cause controversy if they were rapped today?
G-dragon is greatly considered one of the most influential artists in K-pop and is the one of the reasons why…
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What do you think is behind KIOFโs recent decline? (Leaving aside the recent controversy and livestream issue last year)
I want to leave out the recent โcopyingโ controversy and the livestream issue because I donโt think either had much…
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Regarding Le Sserafim’s recent prerecorded vocals controversy
I know prerecorded vocals have become increasingly more common in K-pop to the point where it’s happening even during artists’…
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If GDA were to make another โPowerhouseโ List, which influential act do you think should be included?
Back in October, GDA had released their โPowerhouse 40โ List to celebrate forty influential acts inside the Korea music industry.…
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Hate is the new normal. Avoid it instead
Most questions of “Why my favorite group X is facing hatred?” or doomposting of hate posts of a certain group…
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Why do people hate BTS? I’m an army, and I’m aware that they have also made mistakes in past !. Why do people hate BTS? As an ARMY, I know they have made mistakes in the past. However, when people criticize them for their actions, why can’t they also see their incredible struggles and all the good a
Why do people just hate BTS? Like whyy I honestly donโt get why people waste so much energy actively hating…
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B.A.P: The Forgotten Blueprint โ Does a Group’s Eventual Commercial Failure Erase Its Influence?
โ Before B.A.P’s upcoming 15th anniversary, it is time to ask what they actually left behind Some groups define an…
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Pro-Japanese ancestor scanner goes viral after Ha Young family controversy
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