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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 don’t get a paycheck and why it’s not necessarily that the company is greedy eventhough they are
So I recently learned how artists get paid by their music label and it’s changed the way I look at…
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What do you think about the old controversy involving Jennie’s “Like JENNIE” and the Indian song “Rani”?
I recently came across the old controversy where people pointed out that Jennie’s “Like JENNIE” 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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BIGBANG’s New Peak and Thoughts on the Cosmos Tour
I’ve been seeing a lot of comparisons about BIGBANG and currently active K-pop artists touring. There’s 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 Lisa’s 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 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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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 Controversy… 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 KIOF’s recent decline? (Leaving aside the recent controversy and livestream issue last year)
I want to leave out the recent “copying” controversy and the livestream issue because I don’t 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 “Powerhouse” List, which influential act do you think should be included?
Back in October, GDA had released their “Powerhouse 40” 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 don’t get why people waste so much energy actively hating…
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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…
