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  Dispatch Delves Deeper: Were BTS Suga and Big Hit Really Unaware Who Jim Jones Was?

  Dispatch went through the roof into the U.S. sampling sector to see if Big Hit Entertainment's statement regarding the producers not knowing the recent issue is legit. On May 31, Big Hit Entertainment issued an apology about BTS's Suga's mixtape song "What Do You Think?" he was caught under fire for including a sample of a sermon by Jim Jones, notorious cult leader.

  06.03.20 | 3:24AM EDT
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  Source Claims BTS Suga Intentionally Inserted Jim Jones' Speech In His Mixtape + Big Hit Responds

  BTS's Suga recently clarified that when he incorporated Jim Jones' speech in his new mixtape "D-2," "he didn't know it was improper." However, rumors claim that it was intentional and the proof is in another non-title song, "Set Me Free."

  06.03.20 | 1:01AM EDT
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  Luhan Stirs Controversy Because of His Clothing Choice + Fans Express Disappointment

  Netizens worldwide have taken to Twitter to express their anger towards the Chinese singer and former EXO member Luhan's choice of attire at an event on Monday, June 1.

  06.02.20 | 4:53AM EDT
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  Here's The Story Of How K-pop Group Stellar Were Used By Their Managing Label

  Often, after debuting, artists totally fall off the radar, or on other occasions, they seem to only vanish without any clarification for fans. But what about a group that went through a good run before disbanding? That is the story for Stellar.

  06.01.20 | 6:29AM EDT
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  BTS's "Bang Bang Con The Live" To Push Through Despite Several Controversies

  In two weeks' time, BTS will finally hold their most awaited online live performance "Bang Bang Concert The Live"! On June 1, Big Hit Entertainment posted a detailed notice of "Bang Bang Concert The Live," which is set to take place on June 14, on BTS's official SNS.

  06.01.20 | 5:58AM EDT
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  Alleged Ex-Sasaeng Esther Yu Ranks No. 2 in "Youth With You" + Netizens Say Her Fame Saved Her

  "Youth With You" Season 2 has wrapped up and declared the final lineup, "THE NINE" girl group, and are is now ready to debut. Chinese Reality TV Show, "Youth With You" Season 2 attracted the attention of the international K-pop fans after it was confirmed that BLACKPINK's Lisa was one of the mentors.

  06.01.20 | 3:24AM EDT
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  K-Netizens Discuss Which Agency Should Complete The "Big 3:" SM, JYP, and YG or Big Hit?

  Just like the K-pop groups BTS, EXO, TWICE, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, etc., who are currently among the most prominent groups in the K-pop industry, there is also an "Ace" list for agencies that are hailed as the "BIG 3."

  05.29.20 | 4:52AM EDT
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  A Fansite Leader of a Male K-pop Idol Will Spend 2.5 Years in Prison After Scamming Fans

  One Korean fan shared the news yesterday on the social media platform Twitter about a famous fansite who scammed many people by selling unofficial merchandise and ran with their money. The account is well-known to be dedicated to the former X1 member and solo artist, Kim Wooseok.

  05.27.20 | 11:13PM EDT
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  Ticketmaster Receives Backlash From ARMYs For Its "Unfair" Refund Policy

  Once again, Ticketmaster's new refund policy is under fire. Earlier in April, concertgoers called out Ticketmaster for changing their reimbursement policies secretly in retaliation to rapidly increasing refund requests due to cancellations amid COVID-19 pandemic.

  05.27.20 | 5:36AM EDT
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  Yang Hyun Suk To Possibly Face Re-Investigation For His Involvement in B.I.'s Case

  After Hanbin, popularly known as B.I. and the former leader of K-pop group iKON, has been declared negative of illegal drugs after undergoing a series of tests, Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office just recently announced that former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk may undergo re-investigation.

  05.27.20 | 5:02AM EDT
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  Several Times Female Idols Were Slammed By Haters For Doing A "Male Thing"

  Sadly, no matter how hard we try to vanquish them all, there will still be double standards for female K-pop idols. And often, ladies have it much tougher in the K-pop world than men do.

  05.27.20 | 2:23AM EDT

• This New Gay K-Drama Is Grabbing Everyone's Attention

  This New Gay K-Drama Is Grabbing Everyone's Attention Now I love K-Dramas as much as the next person but the moment I hear there is any sort of gay, boy-love, bromance involved you can guarantee that I WILL watch it - wouldn't you? Recently, new BL drama (which is short for Boy Love) "Where Your Eyes Linger" (너의시선이머무는곳에) is taking the world by storm.

  05.25.20 | 7:22AM EDT