Recently, a former K-Pop trainee shared their experiences under a company, detailing parts that have not necessarily been as well discussed as others. The trainee, @naomi.chn on TikTok, shared that her company gave the trainees random lessons in make-up and hairstyling, in addition to many other subjects like vlogging and taking selfies, the latter of […]
ILLIT’s Wonhee Accused Of “Saying” The N-Word In Viral Video, Sparking Discussion On Xenophobia
There are some cultural differences between K-Pop and the cultures from which the genre borrows, sometimes resulting in unintended racism or cultural appropriation. TO1’s Chan | TO1/YouTube Over the years, the words naega and niga have sparked misunderstanding among those who do not listen to K-Pop or speak Korean. Each of the words sounds similar […]
“Why Is The N-Word Here?” Korean Singing Lesson Goes Hilariously Wrong
One of Korea’s popular TV personalities Jonathan Thona Yiombi once formed Korea Black Soul, a singing quartet including himself, as well as his friends Israel, Isaac, and Dennis. [Video could not be displayed] The group, abbreviated KBS, attempted to mimic the positions of a K-Pop group by choosing a center and leader. However, things quickly […]