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• AOA Jimin Writes Apology Letter Over Bullying Scandal + Mina Responds and Deactivates Instagram

  Jimin is currently bombarded with persistent bashing, condemning her as a "bully," after Mina's series of confessions on her SNS. On July 4, she finally broke her silence as she took to her Instagram account to express her apology. She shared a black photo, accompanied by a lengthy letter.

  07.04.20 | 9:32PM EDT
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  K-Netz Think SM Entertainment Constantly Pushes Taeyong as The Group's Center

  After Korean fans and netizens called for NCT's Taeyong's dismissal from the group through a lengthy statement, saying that he is unfit to be a member of the group and be an idol in general, another wave of K-netizens pointed out how Taeyong is always the member in the center, and they are not happy about it.

  06.19.20 | 1:53AM EDT
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  Rookie Band 2Z Lambasted For Using George Floyd's "I Can't Breathe" Audio in New Track

  After becoming one of the first Korean bands to talk freely about their support to the #BlackLivesMatter movement on their Twitter page, rookie group 2Z reportedly gained a considerable amount of new supporters and publicity.

  06.11.20 | 3:50AM EDT
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  AB6IX's Agency Reveals Changes In The Group's Comeback After Lim Young Min's Departure

  Following Lim Young Min's withdrawal from AB6IX, Brand New Music updates fans and the public regarding the changes to the planning and preparation for the group's comeback. AAB6IX's return was initially scheduled for June 8 but was moved to June 29 after Lim Young Min's DUI scandal broke out on June 4.

  06.09.20 | 5:01AM EDT
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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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  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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  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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  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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  Check Out The Worst Controversies Against BTS That Shook South Korea

  BTS is undeniably the biggest K-pop band to date. The group is victoriously filling stadiums internationally, has sold millions, and broke records, thanks to their smash hit discography. While they are now at the height of their success, the septet, just like any other groups and celebrities, have had a few bumps along the way. Take a look at these considered the worst controversies involving BTS.

  05.01.20 | 2:27AM EDT

• American Celebrity Under Immense Fire After Making Racist Comments To BTS and MONSTA X

  American celebrity Shallon Lester is currently under fire for criticizing BTS and MONSTA X, questioning their sexual orientation, calling them female, and much worse!

  04.21.20 | 5:30AM EDT
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  Four Female Idols’ Private Information Leaked in “Nth Room”

  Citizens were alarmed after the reports of MBC's Newsdesk on April 13 revealed that minors, entertainers, and politicians were the main subjects for the suspects of the notorious Telegram's "Nth Room."

  04.14.20 | 2:22AM EDT