-
Opposition polls above ruling party for first time during Lee’s tenure
The conservative main opposition People Power Party’s approval rating has overtaken that of the ruling party for the first time…
-
Do you think Jessi was treated fairly or unfairly in Korea?
I was one of the many fans of hers in Korea. She was kind of the Korean Sofia Vergara. She…
-
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…
-
Why did second gen have so much tea and can you spill more?
i think we all know the infamous jimin and mina beef from the girl group called aoa, a second gen…
-
The difference of styles within different groups in “Iconic by Mistake” vs “Step Back” vs “Lollipop”
If you wanna hate this is not the place so get out of here. I dont want any company stans…
-
Wish there was more “chill” kpop spaces on the internet, just focusing on the releases
Just as the title says. I often find kpop spaces very draining hence their tendency to fixate on drama/fan wars/recent…
-
The reporter (Choi) being prosecuted for defaming Ju Haknyeon of The Boyz is a very good thing and could protect a lot of idols.
Prosecuters have taken up the case against this reporter and that is great. Rough sketch of the situation: The Boyz…
-
Itzy lack of promotion. What is Div2 doing!!?!?
Anyone really irritated and annoyed about the lack of promotion this comeback? I swear Div2 isn’t doing anything for these…
-
I think companies should be legally required to give their groups work at least once a year if they want to debut them
Two days ago I went on another deep dive on iz*ones infamous riging scandal and then researched about where the…
-
Question for kiss of life fans Julie biased
I posted this on the kiof community too because I was curious well lol and in the comments They weren’t…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
Cha Eun-woo tax controversy puts new Netflix series to the test
in News
Netflix is releasing its highly anticipated series “The Wonderfools” on Friday, but a tax evasion scandal involving one of its…
-
Why is the 7-year rule a thing that happens in kpop?
I am referring to the notion that groups “stay active” for roughly 7 years before they disband due to waning…
-
Opinion On Bigbang Songs (As a Former Hater)
I know a lot of people hate bigbang bcz of their scandal and I used to be the same. Recently,…
-
A keychain is not a confession. Stop the brain rot.
I just saw a TikTok “speculating” about Ni-ki’s personal life based on a literal lighter keychain, and I’ve never been…
-
Why do the majority of idols not follow anyone outside their group
Maybe not just idols, but why don’t they follow people like their friends? Might just be the case of privacy/…
-
How do you deal with knowing your favourite group/s have said problematic things in the past?
I took a break from Kpop for a while because EVERY group that I ended up stanning had some skeletons…
-
‘Dated the CEO to become central star?’ Ex-K-pop idol Hyogyeong lifts lid on industry’s dark side
in News
A former K-pop idol is drawing attention online after sharing allegations about favoritism, dating scandals and financial struggles behind the…
-
KPop got more enjoyable when I stopped feeling responsible for my favs’ success
I just wanted to post how I felt and see how others feel or if people have felt the same:…
-
What we’re your most controversial K-pop opinions?
I’ve been on K-pop for just 2 years (Nov 2023) but I witnessed lots of controversies like plagiarism of songs,…
-
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like what T.O.P just did with Another Dimension
Like… genuinely. The ending of “Self Crucifixion” actually left me sitting there for a minute because I couldn’t process what…
-
Suddenly what if nobody gives a flying f about what these idols do in private or public?
A celebrity makes a stupid comment online, does some stupid shit. Scandal breaks out. Articles get written. And then boom…
-
Why are so many people defending HYBE Corp.?
First of all, i want to explain: This post is not to be received as some hateful post about any…
-
Mercedes-Benz Korea fined $7.64 mil. over misleading EV battery information
in News
Mercedes-Benz Korea was slapped with a 12.23 billion won ($7.64 million) fine for misleading customers with false battery information on…
-
“The weird way fan opinions flip after scandals anyone else notice this?”
I’ve noticed something that happens in fandoms after scandals and I’m curious if others see it too. Before a scandal,…
-
Wow, alot happened in Kpop apparently lmao
Ok, so it’s just about to be 2 months in kpop and I feel like, a lot happened like how…
-
Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)
in News
According to Walter Hillier, the British consul to Korea from 1889 to 1896, Korean’s scholar gentry, called yangban, “are invested…
-
Maybe it’s time for fans to stop getting so attached to their fav groups
It seems to me that many kpop fans are more drawn to the drama than the music itself, and what…
