NCT‘s Jaehyun was the latest guest on Lee Young Ji‘s popular drinking talk show, No Prepare (also known as My Alcohol Diary), as he is promoting his first solo album J. During the show, Lee Young Ji challenged Jaehyun to an English battle since they are both known to be skilled English speakers. The clip went […]
5+ Controversial K-Pop Songs That Misuse AAVE
AAVE, or African-American Vernacular English, is an English dialect spoken by the Black community in the United States. Yet, it’s often mislabeled as Gen-Z or TikTok slang. It’s frequently appropriated by non-Americans attempting to sound “American” or “hip.” The misusage of AAVE can be considered offensive (usage, in general, can be regarded as cultural appropriation), […]
(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi Goes Viral For “Wildly” Misusing AAVE
(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi | Mnet Earlier this year, Yuqi made her Korean solo debut with the mini album Yuq1. | CUBE Entertainment The album’s lead track gained attention for its risqué lyrics and paid homage to classic horror characters like Ghostface. In addition to this track, Yuqi […]
(G)I-DLE’s Reaction To AAVE Receives “Unfair” Criticism
Recently, a resurfaced clip of (G)I-DLE has gained attention online, leading to what many call “unfair” criticism. In October 2023, (G)I-DLE appeared on Teen Vogue‘s YouTube channel, participating in the media outlet’s “Compliment Battle” series. In these videos, groups compete to see who can maintain their character while receiving compliments. During one part of the video, […]