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  Lim Youngmin Withdraws From AB6IX Following DUI Scandal

  On June 8, Monday, Brand New Music announced on the official fan cafe that Lim Youngmin will be withdrawing from AB6IX following his DUI scandal.

  06.08.20 | 8:40AM EDT
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  KOZ Entertainment Updates Fans on Indictment of Zico's Malicious Commenters

  KOZ Entertainment, Zico's company, issued a new statement on June 4 about its legal proceedings against negative comments and allegations against the artist.

  06.06.20 | 12:18AM EDT
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  Former AOA Mina Draws Concerns From Fans Due To Now-Deleted Photo

  Former AOA Mina sparked concerns among her fans after seeing her alarming SNS post. In her most recent Instagram update (now deleted), Mina's fans could not help but feel anxious that the idol might be going through something. The said photo shows her palm. While it's seemingly a harmless photo, eagle-eyed netizens spotted s bruise on her wrist.

  06.06.20 | 12:19AM EDT
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  What’s Going on Between Vietnamese Netizens and ARMYs? BTS Suga’s Song Sparks Issue Again

  A part of the K-pop community is seemingly on haywire on Friday, June 5, as fans and Vietnamese netizens are currently engaged in a heated discussion. This was after the claim of some online users that BTS Suga didn't just use Jim Jones' sample in his "What Do You Think?" track, but the speech of a former Vietnamese President as well.

  06.05.20 | 12:41AM EDT
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  CL Gets Massive Praise For Her Powerful Message Against Racism

  CL is currently being lauded by people who are also partaking in the movement to stop racism and violence, following the tragic death of a black man in Minneapolis under the hands and knee local cops.

  06.06.20 | 12:19AM EDT
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  JYPE Addresses TWICE's "MORE & MORE" Background Set Plagiarism Allegations

  TWICE was recently suspected of plagiarizing the artwork of artist Davis McCarty in the newest music video for "MORE & MORE." McCarty's stunning, vivid rainbow crystal creation and the artwork featured on the music video appeared to be very much alike.

  06.03.20 | 5:08AM EDT
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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