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B.A.P: The Forgotten Blueprint — Does a Group’s Eventual Commercial Failure Erase Its Influence?
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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Wonhee shouldn’t have debuted in ILLIT. Other R U NEXT? contestants were way more talented than her.
On R U Next, Wonhee’s singing was decent but her dancing and stage presence were weak. She looked scared every…
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The deeper you get into K-pop, the more you realize it’s better to just stick to the music
I feel like when you first get into K-pop, you fall headfirst into the whole package—the variety shows, the behind-the-scenes…
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Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversy
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Gunil has left Xdinary Heroes after acknowledging he made inappropriate remarks about fans in a leaked recording. JYP Entertainment terminated…
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Can we normalize educating people on certain things before attacking them for not knowing about said thing?
Hi. I’m a 3rd Gen fan in a 5th Gen world and had taken a break from kpop in 2017…
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Lee’s approval rating hits record low since inauguration: poll
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President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to the lowest level since his inauguration, a poll showed Thursday. In a…
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Drama never ends… Gunil (leader & drummer) from Xdinary Heroes is out of the group following controversy leaked by his ex
Context: Gunil’s ex anonymously posted screenshots of their text messages and voice messages, revealing some pretty damning things he said…
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How would North Americans and Europeans view actor Ha Young’s great-grandfather controversy if framed through a similar lens?
As a Korean, I’m writing this because I’m genuinely curious about how people from North America or Europe view this…
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How different do you think T-ara’s fate would had been if the bullying scandal didn’t happened
I think its pretty safe to say that T-ara are one of the biggest what ifs in Kpop. After their…
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Lee administration’s reform drive raises concerns over rushed policymaking
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The Lee Jae Myung administration is sparking concerns that it is rushing through major reforms without fully assessing their risks,…
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Cancel culture is not about holding ppl accountable anymore (abt woojin)
I’ve noticed that people don’t give a fuck when an artist apologizes and becomes better after a controversy. And here…
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When sympathy marketing goes wrong: that time EPEX tried to build a career on an apathetically done dance challenge and was completely rejected
To make a long story slightly shorter, Leehan from Boynextdoor did a dance challenge video with Baekseung from Epex in…
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I finally became a BRIIZE… but I feel like I joined at the worst time
I’ve recently become a new BRIIZE and I’m still trying to catch up with everything that’s happened around the group,…
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Back to the magic of great Kpop performances.
Whenever there’s a Kpop controversy I get a little disappointed because fans nitpick every little thing they dislike about a…
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Thoughts on kpop idols asking fans to put their phones down during concerts?
With the whole Cortis concert controversy going around, I wonder what everyone’s thoughts are about being asked to put your…
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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
in NewsGWANGJU — 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…
