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• Chinese Media Accuses Korean Media for BTS Van Fleet Award Speech Controversy

  Recently, a Chinese tabloid media outlet, The Global Times, accused the Korean media of being the ones at fault for BTS's current controversy in China because of their remarks during their thank you speech for the Van Fleet Award.

  10.16.20 | 8:37PM EDT

• BTS's "Airplane Pt.2" Allegedly Plagiarized by Indian Artists

  On October 6, 2020, VYVRL Originals dropped the song "Hum Tum", allegedly composed by Sukriti Kalar, Prakriti Kalar, and Lost Stories, with lyrics written by MellowD. However, upon analyzing the track, ARMYs are claiming the song is a rip-off of BTS's song "Airplane Pt.2".

  10.15.20 | 10:03PM EDT
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  Seungri Denies Most Charges Against Him in 2nd Court Hearing

  While at the time of the first trial, Seungri only admitted to violations of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act, now all seven charges have been denied.

  10.14.20 | 8:48PM EDT

• Chinese Version of YouTube Illegally Distributing Video of BTS's Online Concert

  On October 13, Tuesday, it was confirmed that the entire duration of BTS's latest online concert, which was held over the weekend, was illegally downloaded and distributed online in China.

  10.13.20 | 9:40PM EDT

• Chinese Netizen Allegedly Beaten Up for Having a BTS Phone Case

  Amidst criticism from China over BTS member RM's speech from the Van Fleet Awards over his usage of the "two nations" phrase, it has been reported that a Chinese netizen who was seen using a BTS phone case was beaten up on the street.

  10.13.20 | 9:28PM EDT
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  Former MOMOLAND Yeonwoo Alarm Fans With Posts Exposing Stalker Waiting Outside Her House

  On Monday, former MOMOLAND member and currently an actress, Yeonwoo, worried her fans and supporters following a series of Instagram stories on her personal account, exposing a terrifying experience with a sasaeng.

  10.13.20 | 9:51PM EDT

• China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Speaks Up on BTS' Controversial Speech That Angered Chinese Netizens

  On Monday, BTS was caught in a controversy following RM’s speech that tackles the relationship of South Korea to the United States during the Korean War. Several Chinese netizens express their anger towards the alleged insensitive message; thus, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released their stand about the growing issue.

  10.12.20 | 11:21PM EDT

• BTS Under Fire Following RM’s VFA Speech + Samsung & FILA China Delete BTS Contents

  On Monday, the world-renown K-pop group BTS faced immense backlash from Chinese netizens, following recent leader RM’s speech for the annual James A. Van Fleet Awards held on October 7 through a virtual broadcast.

  10.11.20 | 11:19PM EDT
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  Fans Express Disappointment Over DAY6 Jae’s Alleged Ableist Tweets – Read Apology Statement

  Fans and netizens are not happy with Day6 Jae's recent behavior against a person with disabilities and to his fans following recent and now-deleted tweets.

  10.11.20 | 10:11PM EDT
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  Orange Caramel Lizzy Faces Backlash for Allegedly Accusing WJSN CHOCOME of Plagiarism + Her Response

  On Thursday, Orange Caramel Lizzy received negative feedback from fans and netizens following her recent and now-deleted story, which allegedly mocked and accused WJSN’s sub-unit CHOCOME of plagiarizing their unit’s MV concepts.

  10.08.20 | 11:32PM EDT
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  Former Stellar Gayoung Opens Up About The Trauma She Has Over The Group's Sexy Concepts

  On the October 8 episode of MBN's new documentary-style show "Miss Back", former Stellar member Gayoung opened up about the trauma she developed as she promoted with a provocative, sexy concept.

  10.08.20 | 9:50PM EDT

• Union Issues Statement After YGE Decided to Delete Nurse Scene in BLACKPINK MV

  On October 8, Thursday, the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union released a statement following YG Entertainment's decision to delete Jennie's nurse scene in BLACKPINK's "Lovesick Girls" music video.

  10.20.20 | 3:18AM EDT