NewJeans fans corner Hybe amid PR backlash, looming National Assembly audit
On Monday, the girl group’s dedicated fan base, known as Bunnies, announced plans to file a complaint against Hybe’s top executives for breach of trust. The complaint stems…
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BTS, NewJeans fandoms clash over Hybe-Min Hee-jin conflict
A group identifying itself as part of the BTS Army community released a statement on X, expressing its unified stance against Min’s return as the CEO of Ador, a subsidiary of…
K-pop music awards: Who truly benefits?
K-pop idols have been falling ill under overwhelming pressure from music awards.
K-pop groups face dilemmas when confronted with political issues
K-pop agencies believe it is inappropriate for K-pop idols, whose professionalism lies in performing music, to stir controversy in areas outside their expertise.
Is Korea being too harsh on BTS member Suga?
Suga drove an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol, registering the highest blood alcohol concentration level ever reported in a DUI case involving K-pop singers.
Ye concert in Seoul: confusion to awe to controversy
Over the course of two and a half hours, the rapper performed an astounding 78 songs, even revisiting tracks from the early days of his career, offering a high level of fan…
BTS fans divided over Suga’s drunk driving incident
While some fans express disappointment and even call for his departure from the band, others argue that such criticism is excessive and that Suga should be given privacy to deal…
Why are the UN, UNESCO tapping into K-pop?
With its massive, dedicated fanbases and global reach, K-pop has emerged as more than just a music genre—it is a cultural phenomenon capable of driving social change.
K-pop stars’ military favouritism controversy returns amid BTS Suga’s DUI incident
Currently serving as a public service agent, Suga was booked and is under police investigation for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated.
Internet drives K-pop stars to overwork
Big-name K-pop agencies have been consistently criticised for operating like factories in producing and managing artists.