“Delete This” — ATEEZ’s Recent Update With Female Idol Triggers Heated Backlash

International fans asked for it to be deleted.   Recently, ATEEZ returned with “Lemon Drop,” the title track from their new album, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3. The group are currently promoting on music shows, and like other groups, have done dance challenges with other stars as a way of promotion.   Usually, these are met with excitement from fans who enjoy seeing idols...

KISS OF LIFE’s Latest Announcement Reveals Shocking Ongoing Impact Of “Racist” Controversy

“…platform to racist minstrel-esque idols….” KISS OF LIFE‘s latest announcement has showcased the huge and ongoing impact of their “racist” controversy. KISS OF LIFE members | @KISSOFLIFE_S2/X Earlier in the year, KISS OF LIFE sparked huge criticism for cultural appropriation during a live broadcast.   Netizens noticed the status of the group after a recent song released seemingly made no noise. KISS...

Korean Netizens Have Mixed Reactions To KISS OF LIFE’s Cultural Appropriation Apology

Here’s what they’re saying.       Recently, KISS OF LIFE sparked immense backlash for a recent livestream where they were accused of cultural appropriation and mimicking racial stereotypes. KISS OF LIFE Under Fire For Cultural Appropriation In Birthday Livestream   Both the company S2 Entertainment and the individual members issued apologies on the matter, but many are not impressed.   The followings of their social accounts of the group...

KISS OF LIFE’s Personal Apology Sparks Heated Mixed Reactions

The group apologized through a handwritten letter. Recently, KISS OF LIFE were criticized for depicting racist stereotypes and cultural appropriation during Julie‘s birthday livestream. KISS OF LIFE The group’s agency, S2 Entertainment, issued an apology afterwards, which was not met with positive reactions. The group continued to lose followers on their social media accounts, with many dedicated fans deciding to withdraw...

KISS OF LIFE Julie’s Comments On Black Dancers Gain Attention Amid Backlash

They appeared on KISS OF LIFE’s music video. KISS OF LIFE recently found themselves under fire after a livestream held for Julie’s birthday sparked controversy. | @KISSOFLIFE_S2/X (formerly known as Twitter) The event’s dress code, described as “old-school hip hop vibes,” quickly became a point of contention when the members appeared on screen wearing outfits that seemed to mimic racial stereotypes....

Netizens React Harshly To KISS OF LIFE’s Julie Crying At Concert

The concert took place before the group’s personal apology. Recently, KISS OF LIFE have been the subject of criticism online following Julie’s birthday livestream. KISS OF LIFE | S2 Entertainment During the live stream, the group depicted racist stereotypes and were accused of cultural appropriation, resulting first in an apology from their agency and, most recently, a handwritten one from KISS OF...

KISS OF LIFE Under Fire For Cultural Appropriation In Birthday Livestream

Netizens are disappointed. The members of KISS OF LIFE have recently sparked backlash with their outfits, hairstyles, and actions in a new livestream. KISS OF LIFE’s Belle, Natty, Julie, and Haneul | @KISSOFLIFE_S2/Twitter For Julie‘s birthday livestream, the dress code was listed as “old-school hip hop vibes.” When the stream began, the members appeared in styles depicting racial stereotypes of Black people. They wore...

KISS OF LIFE’s Belle Gets Flamed After Covering TXT Yeonjun’s “GGUM” — Apologizes For Her Actions

She personally apologized. KISS OF LIFE‘s Belle was flamed recently by fans of TXT after her cover of Yeonjun‘s “GGUM” challenge. She danced to the song during a recent mini-fanmeeting.   Belle seemed reluctant to do the dance, screaming as she did it. TXT fans felt that she had made it “obvious” that she didn’t want to do the challenge, finding it disrespectful. She’s...

All 20+ July Comebacks We Seriously Can’t Wait For

Who’s ready for #4!? 🤚🏻 July is almost here, which means a whole new month of summer comebacks is quickly approaching! Check out all of the amazing artists below that have big plans for the month. 1. July 1st The month starts off with a bang as BABYMONSTER, Kiss of Life, NCT Wish, STAYC, and Cheeze all have new releases dropping on this day!   2....

Catch rising K-pop girl group Kiss of Life in first Singapore fanmeet on June 2

Rising K-pop girl group Kiss of Life will be meeting fans and the public in Singapore for the first time ever this Sunday (June 2). The event, to be held at Bugis+ from 12.30pm to 3pm, will include the four members — Belle, Haneul, Julie and Natty — performing their chart-topping hit songs such as Midas Touch and...