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  Girls' Generation's "Into The New World" Played in a Protest in Thailand

  During an anti-government protest site, Girls' Generation's debut song "Into The New World" was heard across the rally. Additionally, it was reported that Thai K-pop fans had collected donations to send to activists and have raised over 3 million baht.

  10.20.20 | 8:36PM EDT
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  GOT7 Youngjae Accused of Being a School Bully + JYP Entertainment to Verify Information

  [TW/CW] On Wednesday, Star News reported that JYP Entertainment is checking related information regarding allegations that GOT7 Youngjae is a former perpetrator of school violence against people with disabilities.

  10.20.20 | 8:34PM EDT

• K-Netizens Accuse Red Velvet Yeri of Imitating BLACKPINK Jennie

  On an online Korean community site, Red Velvet's Yeri is being attacked with malicious comments by K-netizens as they accuse her of copying BLACKPINK’s Jennie style.

  10.20.20 | 10:08AM EDT
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  Netizens Are Divided Over Red Velvet's Outfits For KCON:TACT 2020 Season 2

  Red Velvet has finally made an appearance as a group in KCON:TACT 2020 Season 2, minus member Wendy. Though it is the first time fans saw the group all together as four, there is a heated debate over the outfits the girls wore.

  10.18.20 | 11:06PM EDT

• Chinese Netizens Are Burning BTS Merchandise Following Van Fleet Award Controversy

  Following BTS's controversy in China over their Van Fleet Award acceptance speech, Chinese netizens who claim to be former fans of the group are burning their merchandise.

  10.18.20 | 8:21PM EDT
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  EXID Hani to Take Legal Action Against Posts Threatening Her Personal Safety

  EXID member Hani announces through her company that she will be taking legal against netizens who have been leaving malicious posts and threatening her personal safety.

  10.16.20 | 9:07PM EDT

• Chinese Media Accuses Korean Media for BTS Van Fleet Award Speech Controversy

  Recently, a Chinese tabloid media outlet, The Global Times, accused the Korean media of being the ones at fault for BTS's current controversy in China because of their remarks during their thank you speech for the Van Fleet Award.

  10.16.20 | 8:37PM EDT

• BTS's "Airplane Pt.2" Allegedly Plagiarized by Indian Artists

  On October 6, 2020, VYVRL Originals dropped the song "Hum Tum", allegedly composed by Sukriti Kalar, Prakriti Kalar, and Lost Stories, with lyrics written by MellowD. However, upon analyzing the track, ARMYs are claiming the song is a rip-off of BTS's song "Airplane Pt.2".

  10.15.20 | 10:03PM EDT
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  Seungri Denies Most Charges Against Him in 2nd Court Hearing

  While at the time of the first trial, Seungri only admitted to violations of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act, now all seven charges have been denied.

  10.14.20 | 8:48PM EDT

• 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
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  Former MOMOLAND Yeonwoo Alarm Fans With Posts Exposing Stalker Waiting Outside Her House

  On Monday, former MOMOLAND member and currently an actress, Yeonwoo, worried her fans and supporters following a series of Instagram stories on her personal account, exposing a terrifying experience with a sasaeng.

  10.13.20 | 9:51PM EDT