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  All the Major Controversies in the Kpop Industry in 2025

  The K-pop industry has faced significant controversies in recent months. Here are the biggest ones.

  04.17.25 | 1:14AM EDT
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  Nana Criticized The Boyz's Sunwoo Over Recent 'Airpod' Controversy

  Former After School member Nana criticizes THE BOYZ's Sunwoo over alleged rude behavior.

  04.12.25 | 8:48AM EDT
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  Federal Agency CIA Blocks Reports From South Korean Conservatives About Singer IU

  Users shared screenshots of their reports getting auto-rejected.

  12.24.24 | 4:18PM EST
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  Actor Jung Woo Sung Denies Cheating With Lovechild Mom Moon Ga Bi

  Journalists revealed what they'd learned upon investigation of the controversy.

  12.13.24 | 1:47PM EST
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  YOUNG POSSE Omits Controversial Winter Track 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Hood' Following Backlash

  YOUNG POSSE has removed its controversial winter track "Santa Claus is coming to hood" after experiencing backlash.

  12.10.24 | 6:49PM EST
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  THIS Idol Is Accused of Editing Bikini Photos— You Won't Believe What Comedians Uncovered!

  The K-Pop world is buzzing with drama as this idol finds herself at the center of a jaw-dropping scandal. Read on to know who she is. #kpop #controversy #bikini #photoediting #mbc #minjoo

  08.07.23 | 9:36AM EDT
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  Chuu Faces Backlash Over Controversial Street Food Comment: 'I thought kids who eat such things may die...'

  Find out why her jaw-dropping statement has netizens and fans up in arms. Don't miss the explosive details inside!#Chuu #ATRP #StreetFood #Controversy #Tanghulu

  08.03.23 | 8:19AM EDT

• LOONA Haseul Posts Meaningful Letter— Is She Hinting at Conflict With Blockberry Creative?

  LOONA Haseul recently posted a letter she wrote to Orbit on their official fan cafe, and fans believe she is alluding to the group's dispute with Blockberry Creative.#LOONA #HASEUL #LOONAHaseul #Orbit #BlockberryCreative #이달의소녀 #하슬

  12.16.22 | 12:38AM EST

• 5 Controversial Music Show Wins of K-pop Artists: LE SSERAFIM, Kep1er, More [Updated 2023]

  Among the numerous music show wins of K-pop artists, here are 5 controversial cases that involve Kep1er, LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK, and more.#kpopidol #kpop #koreanmusicshow #MusicBank #ShowChampion #LESSERAFIM #르세라핌 #Kep1er #케플러 #BLACKPINK #블랙핑크

  07.06.23 | 11:05PM EDT

• K-pop Outfits Female Idols Wore That Sparked Controversies in 2022

  In the past months, several female K-pop idols became the talk of the town because of their outfits for a stage performance or a magazine pictorial. Check out the list below!#kpop #kpopoutfit #koreanoutfit #LESSERAFIM #LE_SSERAFIM #르세라핌 #NMIXX #엔믹스 #GIDLE #여자아이들 #GirlsGeneration #SNSD #소녀시대 #Apink #에이핑크

  12.08.22 | 7:28PM EST

• OMEGA X's Former CEO Denies Accusations of Abuse & Harassment Towards Members

  In a recent phone interview with an American news outlet, OMEGA X's former agency CEO, Kang Seong Hee, denied accusations of abuse and harassment towards the members.#OMEGAX #OMEGA_X #오메가엑스 #CEOKang #KangSeongHee #SPIREEntertainment #SPIRE #FORX #프엑 #PROTECTOMEGAX

  12.04.22 | 10:00PM EST

• Nature Republic Issues Statement Following Their Tweets 'Ridiculing' NCT 127

  South Korean cosmetics brand Nature Republic has released a statement after receiving criticisms from enraged NCTzens regarding the tweets that appear to be mocking NCT 127.#NatureRepublic #NCT #NCT127 #NCT_127 #2BADDIES #네이처리퍼블릭 #엔시티 #엔시티127

  11.22.22 | 1:18AM EST

• OMEGA X Taedong's Sister Reveals Abuse Idol Suffered at His Former Agency

  OMEGA X Taedong's sister took to her Instagram account to reveal that the idol also experienced abuse at his former company, 2Y Entertainment.#OMEGAX #OMEGA_X #오메가엑스 #태동 #Taedong #SpireEntertainment #2YEntertainment #OMEGAXTaedong

  11.17.22 | 10:45PM EST

• OMEGA X Claims They Experienced Sexual Harassment From Former Spire Entertainment CEO

  During a recent press conference, OMEGA X revealed that they experienced sexual harassment from former Spire Entertainment CEO, Kang Seong Hee, who also threatened them.#OMEGAX #OMEGA_X #오메가엑스 #SpireEntertainment #CEOKang #KangSeongHee #SpireCEO

  11.16.22 | 5:09AM EST

• OMEGA X Reportedly Mistreated By Agency, Forced to Perform With COVID-19, More

  In a new exclusive report released by SBS News, the Korean media outlet stated that OMEGA X members have been experiencing mistreatment and abuse from Spire Entertainment's CEO, Kang Seong Hee, even before their overseas tour. Find out more information below!#OMEGA_X #오메가엑스 #OMEGAX #SpireEntertainment #SPIRE #CEOKang #KangSeongHee #SBS #SBSNews #CONNECT #Dont_give_up

  11.11.22 | 7:00AM EST

• Kang Daniel Receives Hate Despite Apologizing for THIS Mistake on 'Street Man Fighter'

  Kang Daniel continues to receive criticisms even after apologizing for his mistake in the finale of Mnet's "Street Man Fighter."#KangDaniel #Daniel #강다니엘 #StreetManFighter #SMF #KONNECT #KONNECTEntertainment #Mnet #스트릿맨파이터

  11.09.22 | 8:30PM EST

• RBW Issues Follow-Up Statement Regarding ONEUS Ravn's Scandal & Group's Promotion

  RBW has released a follow-up statement concerning ONEUS Ravn who was recently caught up in a scandal.#RBW #ONEUS #원어스 #ONEUSRavn #Ravn #Malus #SameScent

  10.17.22 | 5:43AM EDT

• 'Street Man Fighter' Choi Young Jun Comments on Plagiarism Controversy Surrounding Vata

  "Street Man Fighter" contestant and renowned choreographer Choi Young Jun recently created a post to share his opinion about the allegations that WDBZ Vata copied a dance move from ATEEZ's "Say My Name" choreography.#WDBZ # WeDemBoyz #Vata #StreetManFighter #스트릿맨파이터 #SMF #NewThing #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SayMyName #1MILLION #ChoiYoungJun

  10.15.22 | 10:27AM EDT

• What Happened to LE SSERAFIM & Lim Young Woong's 'Music Bank' Case? Police Provide Update

  An update on the ongoing investigation of the "Music Bank" score that led to LE SSERAFIM's win over Lim Young Woong has been provided.#LESSERAFIM #LE_SSERAFIM #르세라핌 #FEARLESS #LimYoungWoong #임영웅 #IfWeEverMeetAgain #MusicBank #KBS #KBS2

  10.15.22 | 9:12AM EDT

• WDBZ Vata Addresses Plagiarism Issue Concerning 'New Thing' & ATEEZ's 'Say My Name' Choreos

  WDBZ Vata has finally addressed the allegations that he plagiarized a dance move from ATEEZ's "Say My Name" choreography for his "New Thing" performance on "Street Man Fighter."#WDBZ # WeDemBoyz #Vata #StreetManFighter #스트릿맨파이터 #SMF #NewThing #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SayMyName

  10.13.22 | 11:20PM EDT