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  CARATs Trend #ApologizeToDino After What Billboard Korea Did to The SEVENTEEN Member

  SEVENTEEN members recently showcased their visuals for Billboard Korea. However, many CARATs were unhappy because Dino's photo was said to be severely edited to the point that a lot can't even recognize him.

  04.08.20 | 12:17AM EDT
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  Several Female Idols Reported Victims in "Nth Room" Due to Deepfake Pornography

  "One Night of TV Entertainment" tackled the notorious "Nth Room" scandal wherein they disclosed that there were female idols whose pictures were used to create deep pornography.

  04.02.20 | 6:39AM EDT

• K-pop Fandoms: Make or Break Their Idols

  K-pop fandom is deliberately one of the backbones of an idol or group's stardom, yet at times they can cause the downfall of their admired artists. At some point, several incidents suggest that they wreck the reputations of their idols.

  04.02.20 | 4:36AM EDT
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  Jaejoong Admits His Coronavirus "Diagnosis" was an April Fool's Prank + Netizens Rebuke Him

  Many people fool around on April Fool's Day, yet Kim Jaejoong's prank did not sit well with netizens, saying that the antic he pulled was not something to laugh at - rather, it was alarming.

  04.01.20 | 6:20AM EDT
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  "Nth Room" Suspect's Family Moves Out of Their Home After His Identity Was Revealed

  Cho Joo Bin's family reportedly moved instantly out of their residence in Incheon, Korea, as soon as he was revealed to be the "Nth Room" perpetrator, earning the nation's fury.

  03.27.20 | 6:15AM EDT
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  Police Reveals Identity of Notorious Suspect in Sex Trafficking Den "Nth Chatroom"

  On March 24, authorities and the media finally disclosed the identity of the perpetrator of the sex trafficking controversy "Nth Chatroom." The main suspect is a 25-year-old male named Cho Joo Bin.

  03.23.20 | 11:26PM EDT
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  Girl's Day's Hyeri Expresses Anger at "Nth Room" Suspects + Signs Petition to Reveal Their Identity

  Girl's Day member Hyeri is one of many celebrities who have expressed their anger at the controversial "Nth Room" scandal. The suspects reportedly abducted 30 minor girls, who are believed to be tortured and raped.

  03.23.20 | 5:06AM EDT
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  Police to Publicly Disclose "Nth Room" Suspects' Identity + Celebs Express Anger at Sexual Offenders

  Over 2 million Korean citizens have signed the petition urging the authorities to expose the identity of the "Nth Room" suspects. Celebrities also expressed their anger towards this controversial case, which involves sexually exploiting minors.

  03.23.20 | 5:06AM EDT
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  Did Kim Sae Ron Replace Ahn Seo Hyun as Yohan’s Co-Star in 'School 2020'?

  "School 2020" sparked confusion among fans following the reports that actress Kim Sae Ron is suddenly in talks to play the lead role when Ahn Seo Hyun was reported to be the female lead. The latter then posted a cryptic post on SNS, allegedly alluding to the controversy.

  03.19.20 | 11:40PM EDT
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  Amber Shares Her Thoughts on Sulli's Passing + Stuggles In Her K-pop Career

  Amber poured her heart out when she sat down with People Magazine to talk about her friend Sulli's passing. She also discussed her personal issues and the struggles she experienced when she was promoting with f(x).

  03.19.20 | 11:08PM EDT
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  Euna Kim Says KHAN Has Disbanded, Hopes to Make Music Again

  Euna Kim, a member of the K-pop duo KHAN with Jeon Min Ju, hinted that the band has dissolved after she replied to a comment of a fan on Instagram. There is no official statement from Maroo Entertainment as of writing.

  03.19.20 | 10:44PM EDT
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  The River Of Grace Community Church In South Korea Infects Its Own Followers With Coronavirus

  The River of Grace Community Church in Seongnam has infected its own followers by sharing a saltwater spray bottle they sprayed inside their mouths which they believed would save them from having the virus.

  03.18.20 | 10:38AM EDT