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• Chinese Version of YouTube Illegally Distributing Video of BTS's Online Concert

  On October 13, Tuesday, it was confirmed that the entire duration of BTS's latest online concert, which was held over the weekend, was illegally downloaded and distributed online in China.

  10.13.20 | 9:40PM EDT

• Chinese Netizen Allegedly Beaten Up for Having a BTS Phone Case

  Amidst criticism from China over BTS member RM's speech from the Van Fleet Awards over his usage of the "two nations" phrase, it has been reported that a Chinese netizen who was seen using a BTS phone case was beaten up on the street.

  10.13.20 | 9:28PM EDT

• China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Speaks Up on BTS' Controversial Speech That Angered Chinese Netizens

  On Monday, BTS was caught in a controversy following RM’s speech that tackles the relationship of South Korea to the United States during the Korean War. Several Chinese netizens express their anger towards the alleged insensitive message; thus, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released their stand about the growing issue.

  10.12.20 | 11:21PM EDT

• BTS Under Fire Following RM’s VFA Speech + Samsung & FILA China Delete BTS Contents

  On Monday, the world-renown K-pop group BTS faced immense backlash from Chinese netizens, following recent leader RM’s speech for the annual James A. Van Fleet Awards held on October 7 through a virtual broadcast.

  10.11.20 | 11:19PM EDT
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  Fans Express Disappointment Over DAY6 Jae’s Alleged Ableist Tweets – Read Apology Statement

  Fans and netizens are not happy with Day6 Jae's recent behavior against a person with disabilities and to his fans following recent and now-deleted tweets.

  10.11.20 | 10:11PM EDT
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  Orange Caramel Lizzy Faces Backlash for Allegedly Accusing WJSN CHOCOME of Plagiarism + Her Response

  On Thursday, Orange Caramel Lizzy received negative feedback from fans and netizens following her recent and now-deleted story, which allegedly mocked and accused WJSN’s sub-unit CHOCOME of plagiarizing their unit’s MV concepts.

  10.08.20 | 11:32PM EDT

• Union Issues Statement After YGE Decided to Delete Nurse Scene in BLACKPINK MV

  On October 8, Thursday, the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union released a statement following YG Entertainment's decision to delete Jennie's nurse scene in BLACKPINK's "Lovesick Girls" music video.

  10.20.20 | 3:18AM EDT
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  [TW] Former AOA Mina Receives Messages Telling Her to End Her Life and Calling Her Names – See Her Response

  On Monday, former AOA Mina worried fans and netizens following her alarming post regarding netizens who are still sending her malicious comments and feedback, involving the bullying controversy she faced along with former co-members in the K-pop group Ace of Angels (AOA).

  10.05.20 | 10:50PM EDT

• BLACKPINK Jennie's Nurse Outfit Alleged as Sexual Objectification, According to Korea’s Health and Medical Union

  The Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union protested against the recently released music video of girl group BLACKPINK's "Lovesick Girls" wherein Jennie was dressed on a tight-fitting nurse outfit partnered with red high heels, calling it a clear sexual objectification and a disparaging description.

  10.05.20 | 8:07PM EDT
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  5 K-pop Idols Who Pulled The Best Reverse Cards + Hated Due to Controversies Yet Came Back Successfully

  These K-pop idols who received so much hate from K-netizens due to backlash and issues, but they completely turned the table by proving their innocence and came back in the entertainment industry with a powerful and re-branded image that made everyone amazed for standing up on their own.

  10.05.20 | 8:02PM EDT
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  Former Wanna One Lai Kuanlin Under Fire by Taiwanese Netizens for Celebrating Chinese National Holiday

  Former Wanna One member Lai Kuanlin is currently under fire with Taiwanese netizens for celebration the National Day of the People's Republic of China on national television.

  10.05.20 | 12:33AM EDT
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  Rumored SM Entertainment Trainee Jimin Receives Backlash for Allegedly Insulting K-Pop Idols

  On various online Korean community sites, rumored SM Entertainment Yoo Jimin is currently facing backlash due to allegations of speaking ill about K-pop idols including EXO Kai, BTS RM, and Jimin, as well as the newly announced NCT members Sungchan and Shotaro.

  10.01.20 | 8:19AM EDT