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• [UPDATE] DSP Media Addresses the Bullying Rumors Involving Hyunjoo and APRIL Members

  Alleged brother of Hyunjoo claimed that the real reason why the idol left the group is that she was bullied by her fellow APRIL members. DPS Media has since responded to the rumors.

  03.01.21 | 2:15AM EST

• SEVENTEEN Mingyu to Take Temporary Break + Pledis Entertainment Issues Lengthy Statement Regarding His School Bullying Controversy

  SEVENTEEN Mingyu's management company, Pledis Entertainment, has released a follow-up statement about his school bullying controversy. They also announced that the male idol will be taking a temporary break from activities.

  03.01.21 | 8:26PM EST
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  Red Velvet Yeri Accused of Sexually Objectifying Nurses in ‘Drama Stage 2021’ Trailer

  On Feb. 24, tvN released the trailer for their upcoming drama "Drama Stage 2021 - Mint Condition," which will be released on Mar. 4. Controversy arose once people noted Yeri's outfit as a nurse, and called out the drama for sexual objectification.

  02.28.21 | 9:31PM EST

• Hundreds of K-pop Songs and Albums Confirmed to Have Been Removed from Spotify Worldwide

  Recently, K-pop songs and albums distributed by Kakao M have been removed from Spotify all around the world. And now, the streaming platform has explained why. Keep on reading to know more.

  02.28.21 | 8:32PM EST
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  Cosmetic Brands Remove Promotional Images of (G)I-DLE Soojin and Stray Kids Hyunjin from SNS Accounts

  Following the bullying allegations made against (G)I-DLE's Soojin and Stray Kids' Hyunjin, Peripera and CLIO have removed all promotional material featuring the idols.

  02.28.21 | 8:17PM EST

• User Claiming to be Former APRIL Hyunjoo’s Brother Alleges She Was Bullied in the Group + Label Investigating the Facts

  On Feb. 28, a post made by an anonymous user claiming to be former APRIL member Hyunjoo's brother is going viral, as it claims she left the group due to being bullied by the members. Keep on reading to learn more.

  02.28.21 | 7:52PM EST

• People Demand SEVENTEEN Mingyu to Withdraw Following School Bullying Allegations

  Amid additional allegations of school violence against SEVENTEEN's Mingyu, some people call for his withdrawal.

  02.27.21 | 4:03AM EST

• Stray Kids Hyunjin Bullying Scandal: Alleged Former Teacher Defends Idol amid Accusations

  A supposed former teacher of Stray Kids member Hyunjin defended him amid the school bullying accusations.

  02.27.21 | 12:39AM EST

• MONSTA X Kihyun Bullying Scandal: Accuser Claims Starship Entertainment Lied & Bribed Idol's Former Classmates

  The accuser, who claimed that MONSTA X Kihyun bullied him in the past, responded to Starship Entertainment's official statement.

  02.27.21 | 12:37AM EST

• BTS Receives Racist Remarks from German Radio Host, But Here's the Broadcaster's Official Stance

  BTS reportedly received racist remarks, such as being compared to COVID-19, from a German radio broadcaster, Bayern 3's Matthias Matuschik. In response, the latter released his official stand over the issue — only to anger more fans.

  02.27.21 | 12:21AM EST

• Stray Kids Hyunjin Personally Apologizes to Former Classmates Accusing Him of Bullying + Posts Apology Letter

  JYP Entertainment has issued a follow-up statement regarding Stray Kids Hyunjin's school bullying controversy, revealing that the idol has met up with his former classmates and apologized to them. The singer has also posted a handwritten letter.

  02.26.21 | 12:29AM EST
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  SEVENTEEN Mingyu Accused of Bullying a Classmate with Disabilities

  [TW] Following rumors that SEVENTEEN member Mingyu was a perpetrator of school bullying and violence, a former classmate has come out with a post claiming the idol bullied a classmate with disabilities. Keep on reading to learn more.

  02.26.21 | 12:38AM EST