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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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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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/…
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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…
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‘Dated the CEO to become central star?’ Ex-K-pop idol Hyogyeong lifts lid on industry’s dark side
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A former K-pop idol is drawing attention online after sharing allegations about favoritism, dating scandals and financial struggles behind the…
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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:…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Mercedes-Benz Korea fined $7.64 mil. over misleading EV battery information
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Mercedes-Benz Korea was slapped with a 12.23 billion won ($7.64 million) fine for misleading customers with false battery information on…
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“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,…
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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…
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Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)
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According to Walter Hillier, the British consul to Korea from 1889 to 1896, Korean’s scholar gentry, called yangban, “are invested…
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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…
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You don’t have to forgive an Idol because they Apologized
I’m a black person who stands kiss of life before the incident and after they did that I immediately unfollowed…
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Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in Cambodia
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Seungri, once one of the best-known K-pop stars and a former member of the idol group BigBang, was forced to…
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Context regarding the “Winter was ignored by the fans” controversy at the Gayo Daejeon red carpet
So, there are some edited videos making rounds here on Reddit about Winter supposedly being ignored by MYs at the…
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KATSEYE at the Crossroads: Denim, Grammy Glory, and the Real Power of a New-Gen Girl Group in 2025
Photo Credits: HYBE Geffen Records There’s a peculiar alchemy that happens when pop ascends into fashion. In 2025, KATSEYE—the six-member global…
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Kpop fandom toxicity and the state of the world
IM NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT SPECIFIC OR CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES. More like a vent sesh haha Kpop is such…
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Just how popular was T-ara in China at their peak?
I’ve been a fan of T-ara since 2012 when their whole scandal happened. I mostly followed their Korean comebacks but…
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Kpop predictions for next year 2026. What are you’re thoughts for 2026?
Kpop predictions for next year 2026. What are you’re thoughts for 2026? My predictions for 2026 of kpop next year.…
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Influence-peddling scandal erupts at presidential office
A controversy over influence-peddling allegations erupted at the presidential office after Moon Jin-seog, deputy chief floor leader for the ruling…
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Something is concealed beneath the surface of the Korean news.
There has long been a rumor in Korea that when the government wants to cover up major political issues, they…
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Why does there seem to be so many bullying scandals?
I’ve been a kpop fan since 2019, and there seems to be wayyy more bullying scandals and accusations towards kpop…
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Korea University nullifies entire midterm over chat room cheating scandal
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The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift
(In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…
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Mass AI cheating scandal uncovered at Yonsei University, hundreds of students reportedly involved
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The crucial role that fanbases play that people seem to overlook
I’ve thought about this while reading through posts about the SM-EXO-CBX situation on different platforms. What I’m seeing is that…
