K-Soul, a former member of Fantasy Boys, has been accused of plagiarizing NCT Jaehyun‘s “Smoke.” K-Soul | K-Soul Weibo NCT’s Jaehyun | SM Entertainment In August 2024, NCT’s Jaehyun released his first solo album, J, featuring the title track “Smoke.” The music video for the song surprised fans upon release, telling a story with callbacks […]
HYBE Director Pushes Away Muslim Fans With Recent, Blatantly Islamophobic Messages
Scooter Braun, a member of HYBE’s Board of Directors and the CEO of HYBE America, is under fire for recent Islamophobic messages. Scooter Braun | Rotton Tomatoes Over the last year, Scooter Braun has been constantly criticized by fans of multiple HYBE artists for his active role in promoting Zionism amidst Israel’s onslaught on civilian life in the […]
3 Times Western Media Blatantly Disrespected Girls’ Generation
As one of the first K-Pop girl groups to achieve worldwide fame, Girls’ Generation is respected by fans, fellow artists, and music critics all around the world. Girls’ Generation | Billboard However, as one of the first girl groups to become a household name worldwide, Girls’ Generation was also subjected to having their message misunderstood, […]
Singer Criticized For Her Blatantly “Unprofessional” Performance
A seasoned singer has received criticism for her so-called “unprofessional” antics at an awards show. On June 23, Hong Kong Cantopop singer Joey Wong Ho Yee (also known as JW) took home the award for “Outstanding Pop Singer” at the 45th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards. She also performed her song, “13岁的天堂’” loosely translated as […]
Fan Blatantly Skips A TXT Member During Fan Sign Event
In the K-Pop world, fan sign and video call events are unique opportunities to connect with artists on a more personal level. Many fans take the time and effort to prepare for the meeting so they can remember it as a special memory. | KCON USA Although it may seem like basic manners, some fans […]