Recently, musician Sik-K was accused of cultural appropriation. Sik-K | @younghotyellow/Instagram Sik-K first gained attention for his appearance on Show Me The Money 4, ultimately signing to H1GHER MUSIC and establishing himself as a popular rapper. Through the years, he has raised eyebrows for some of the imagery in his releases. [Video could not be displayed] […]
(G)I-DLE Yuqi’s Recent Hair Styling Sparks Debate Due To Alleged Cultural Appropriation
(G)I-DLE Yuqi‘s hair in the recent music video has sparked a debate. (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi | @yuqisong.923/Instagram Recently, the group released the music video for their song “Klaxon.” [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] One hairstyle particularly caught the attention of fans. [Video could not be displayed] In a video posted on […]
5th Gen K-Pop Group Postpones MV Release After Fans Call Out Cultural Appropriation
ARMADA Entertainment‘s ONE PACT debuted as a 5-member boy group on November 30 with mini album [MOMENT]. At the time, they were comprised of former Boys Planet contestants Jongwoo, Seongmin, TAG (he left before the show aired), Yedam, and Jay Chang. Jay is going on tour as a member of B.D.U, a new boy group […]
ONEUS Fans Call Out RBW For Cultural Appropriation
Recently, RBW dropped individual teaser photos of the ONEUS members for their comeback single, “Now,” a remake of the 2000 hit song that Fin. K.L originally sang. SEO HO | RBW XION | RBW KEON HEE | RBW LEE DO | RBW HWAN WOONG | RBW Every member looked handsome in the concept photos, showcasing […]
82MAJOR’s Yechan Called Out For Cultural Appropriation
Great M Entertainment boy group 82MAJOR (formerly trainee group Rare House) recently made their comeback with the new EP BEAT by 82, including title track “Choke.” Yoon Yechan’s styling for this comeback has come under fire due to cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation takes place when members of a majority group adopt cultural elements of a minority […]