Data analytics company Palantir has faced criticism and even protests over its work with the military, police, and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, but co-founder and CEO Alex Karp isn’t interested in “the apology show.” In a lengthy New York Times profile, Karp told Maureen Dowd that the company has a “a consistently pro-Western view” […]
Alleged Sasaeng Demands NCT’s Renjun To Apologize For Exposing Their Phone Number
Recently, NCT’s Renjun has been exposing sasaeng’s personal information through the fan app Bubble. Earlier this month, he revealed the account handle of a sasaeng selling the group members’ personal information. A sasaeng is an obsessive fan who invade the privacy of Korean idols, drama actors, or other celebrities. | @linpopcorn/X And since you tried […]
“Psick University” Comedians Apologize Days After “Insulting” Video Causes National Criticism
On May 11, 2024 (KST), the YouTube channel Psick University uploaded a video titled “Visiting Gyeongsang Province’s Smallest Town, Yeongyang” as part of its regular content of “Made In Gyeongsang-Do,” set for exploring areas in the southeastern part of Korea. “Psick University” comedians Jung Jae Hyung (left), Kim Min Soo (center), and Lee Yong Ju […]
Idol Is Forced To Apologize After Saying He’s Happy To See His Fans
An idol has apologized for saying he was happy to see his fans at the airport after allegedly receiving private messages from fans who were unhappy. Hong Kong boy group MIRROR | @makerville.official/Instagram The idol is Ian Chan, a member of Hong Kong’s top boy idol group MIRROR. The group is currently in the middle […]
Did She Really Have To Apologize? Korean Netizens React To NewJeans’ Minji’s Apology Over The “Kalguksu Controversy”
NewJeans‘ Minji recently uploaded an apology to Phoning regarding her “kalguksu controversy.” The controversy started from a broadcast a year before her apology on January 16, 2024. Many accused her of pretending not to know what kalguksu (knife cut noodles) was in order to keep up a luxurious concept and image. Later, they criticized her […]