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The highly anticipated North American leg of K-pop sensation CORTIS’s inaugural world tour, "Put Your Phone Down," has ignited a storm of controversy following its June 9 pre-sale, with overwhelming demand far outstripping the capacity of chosen venues. The pre-sale, exclusive to official fanclub members, saw hundreds of thousands of fans vying for mere thousands ... Read more

South Korean actress Park Bo Young has recently found herself at the center of a social media storm, facing a barrage of negative comments from Korean netizens (Knetz) stemming from escalating political tensions in the nation. The popular star, known for her roles in hit dramas like Strong Girl Do Bong Soon, became a focal ... Read more

K-pop idol Park Gun Wook, a prominent member of the popular group ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), has personally issued a comprehensive apology following a recent controversy stemming from his actions during a fan meeting event. The incident, which quickly garnered significant attention across social media and online communities, involved allegations of manipulating the results of a Polaroid ... Read more

V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, a prominent member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has decisively addressed and quelled widespread speculation by publicly defending a former military colleague, Kim Ki Tae. This intervention comes after Kim Ki Tae faced a barrage of criticism on social media for sharing anecdotes from their time ... Read more

The implementation of a revised ordinance targeting public indecency in South Korea has ignited a global debate regarding civil liberties, cultural expression, and the role of government in regulating personal attire. On March 22, 2013, the South Korean government, under the newly inaugurated administration of President Park Geun-hye, enacted an amendment to the Minor Offenses ... Read more

A South Korean netizen has been handed a suspended prison sentence for repeatedly posting insulting comments about popular singer and actress IU, igniting a fervent debate across the nation regarding the balance between freedom of speech and the protection of individuals, particularly public figures, from online harassment. The unprecedented verdict has drawn both support for ... Read more