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Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after ‘Tank Day’ controversy
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Starbucks 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.…
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Despite controversy, ‘The Wonderfools’ aims to ‘Woo’ world with retro heroics
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Netflix’s “The Wonderfools” marks Cha Eun-woo’s return to the global spotlight, coming just as the actor puts a high-profile tax…
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Everyone on Internet wants me to believe that Katseye’s popularity is declining but….
Honestly evertime katseye drop a new song, perform at a music festival, wear something revealing or get entangled with controversies…
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Controversy no more? Koyote’s Shinji ties the knot in star-studded wedding
in NewsShinji of veteran K-pop group Koyote has officially begun a new chapter, marrying singer Moon Won in a lavish wedding…
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For the 8th anniversary of Idle’s debut, share your story of being a nevie
As someone who became a fan during covid times and have lurked in this sub since 2022. Here’s mine I…
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Very controversial opinion about Yeonjun
I know this is going to cause controversy and I don’t mean nor want to cause divisiveness between fandoms/groups. But…
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Will ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ face backlash with Chinese viewers over racism claims?
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Ahead of next week’s release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” calls for a boycott are growing as critics say…
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USFK chief lodges protest against unification minister for leaking US intelligence: lawmaker
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The commander of the U.S. military stationed in South Korea, Gen. Xavier Brunson, has lodged a protest against the unification…
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Hello, I am Latino. I would like to ask what you think about the controversy surrounding piracy in Latin America?
Unfortunately, many Latinos like me have encountered racist and classist comments on Twitter from Koreans and Japanese people criticizing them…
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Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches
A proposed South Korean bill that would sanction religious groups accused of systematic political intervention has sparked a fierce backlash…
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Exclusive: South Korea to Vary TOPIK Answers by Country to Prevent Leaks
The rumor that Chinese students buy the leaked TOPIK answers before the exam has been confirmed by the government. “According…
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how does kof’s new mv have no comment calling out the fact that these girls were cancelled for being racist?
I used to love them until the whole controversy. I mean saying the n word, appropriating black culture and the…
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Has the Manon situation been made weird by the fans?
THE POST IS A QUESTION!!!!!!! I don’t know what to say tbh, to me it looks like a PR stunt,…
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Checks and balances at risk
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Rep. Jung Chung-rae, chairman of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), said the National Assembly will vote on the…
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Do you think it’s actually possible to separate the art from the artist?
This is something I’ve been thinking about lately and I’m curious where people stand on it. I know at the…
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Jung Kook promises to ‘work really hard’ on comeback after viral livestream controversy
in NewsBTS member Jung Kook has reassured fans about his upcoming album and group comeback while addressing a controversy from a…
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‘Battle of Fates’ Re-Edits Episode Amid Controversy Over Disrespecting the Deceased – KbizoOm
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Tired of strawman arguments being made to deflect from valid criticism.
One infuriating thing about the K-Pop fandom is that it will not engage in controversies with good faith. And a…
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Jungkook Live on 26 Feb [Honest Thoughts on Comeback Pressure, Music, Smoking & His Frustration with HYBE]
Jungkook’s 3:42AM live on February 26, I just wanted to share my thoughts and process everything he opened up about.…
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Katseye and the Issue With ‘Chronically Online’ Personas
I’ve actually been thinking about posting this for a few months but I think the recent situation with Manon has…
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[Exclusive] President Lee’s Bundang home received floor area ratio benefits under special law… but private reconstruction is ‘shackled’ | [단독] 李 대통령 분당 집은 특별법으로 용적률 수혜받았는데 … 민간 재건축은 ‘족쇄’
![[Exclusive] President Lee’s Bundang home received floor area ratio benefits under special law… but private reconstruction is ‘shackled’ | [단독] 李 대통령 분당 집은 특별법으로 용적률 수혜받았는데 … 민간 재건축은 ‘족쇄’](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAH2AQMAAADakK8hAAAABlBMVEUAAAD///+l2Z/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NZ7WAAHLhx6fAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
• Lee’s apartment private reconstruction, floor area ratio 360.17% • Incentives up to 1.5 times under the 1st Phase New…
![[Exclusive] President Lee’s Bundang home received floor area ratio benefits under special law… but private reconstruction is ‘shackled’ | [단독] 李 대통령 분당 집은 특별법으로 용적률 수혜받았는데 … 민간 재건축은 ‘족쇄’](https://openkorea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/qZZLxMhjoXSFKY_2v6p12jeo_x7wCYR23AzTJKYLnHI-xbAx7a.jpg)