TAEIL has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison. Arrested in the courtroom following sentence.

Okay, so I have this kinda crazy theory. Remember how Jungkook used to comment under Chaewon’s posts a lot? Throughout most of 2023, especially from the beginning of the year until around October, he was interacting a lot with Chaewon-related content online. He did tons of lives that year, and he often played LE SSERAFIM songs. He even specifically sang along to Chaewon’s parts during those lives. And apart from commenting on her TikToks, he was openly teasing her during his lives too, which, btw, he rarely does with anyone. But I think most of us remember that part. But here’s where it gets interesting... Chaewon went on a short hiatus on October 13, 2023. Then, on November 8, 2023, she posted an Instagram story using Jungkook’s "Hate You" as the background audio and even highlighted the lyrics. story link. Chaewon never does posts or stories like that... where she just posts a song and highlights the lyrics ...as if she was trying to send a message through the song and lyrics. And to add to that, Jungkook completely stopped interacting with any Chaewon related content after that story. He stopped playing LE SSERAFIM songs on his lives and doing dance challenges with them. And Chaewon stopped using Jungkook’s songs on her posts or stories too. https://preview.redd.it/njil0ro0uzbf1.jpg?width=1017&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ecde332d929a77a987d247aee574e109a9a7576d So, my theory is… they were probably dating at some point in 2023 and quietly broke up around October. Maybe the breakup hit Chaewon hard, which is why she took that short hiatus (which was disguised as the flu by the company). Then she came back and posted that story with the lyrics of "Hate You" by Jungkook to express how she felt. And after that, they both moved on and never interacted again. submitted by /u/Alternative-Pop-6280 [link] [comments]

Okay, so I have this kinda crazy theory. Remember how Jungkook used to comment under Chaewon’s posts a lot? Throughout most of 2023, especially from the beginning of the year until around October, he was interacting a lot with Chaewon-related content online. He did tons of lives that year, and he often played LE SSERAFIM songs. He even specifically sang along to Chaewon’s parts during those lives. And apart from commenting on her TikToks, he was openly teasing her during his lives too, which, btw, he rarely does with anyone. But I think most of us remember that part. But here’s where it gets interesting... Chaewon went on a short hiatus on October 13, 2023. Then, on November 8, 2023, she posted an Instagram story using Jungkook’s "Hate You" as the background audio and even highlighted the lyrics. Chaewon never does posts or stories like that... where she just posts a song and highlights the lyrics ...as if she was trying to send a message through the song and lyrics. And to add to that, Jungkook completely stopped interacting with any Chaewon related content after that story. He stopped playing LE SSERAFIM songs on his lives and doing dance challenges with them. And Chaewon stopped using Jungkook’s songs on her posts or stories too. So, my theory is… they were probably dating at some point in 2023 and quietly broke up around October. Maybe the breakup hit Chaewon hard, which is why she took that short hiatus (which was disguised as the flu by the company). Then she came back and posted that story with the lyrics of "Hate You" by Jungkook to express how she felt. And after that, they both moved on and never interacted again. submitted by /u/Alternative-Pop-6280 [link] [comments]

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Please be aware that this is under leisure and fun. For example, the biggest marketing trap that I fell for was thinking Chen and Xiumin were Chinese. submitted by /u/Personal_Damage6616 [link] [comments]

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Are we seriously living in a world where saying “Yeah, I did it” after committing a vile, life ruining crime gets you a damn sentence reduction? Moon Taeil, ex-NCT member, was handed 7 years. Asentence that already felt too light considering the gravity of what he did. And now? It’s been reduced to 3 years, just because he admitted it. Let’s call this what it is: a joke. A twisted, disgusting joke served by a justice system that bends over backwards the second someone with a bit of fame cries in court. Admitting guilt isn’t remorse. It’s not redemption. It’s the bare minimum, and even then, it’s often strategic. His legal team played the game, and it worked. And the victim? They get to live with the trauma forever, while he walks out in 3 years and maybe even plans a comeback if the industry’s moral rot allows it. Worse still? The fandom apologists. “Let’s wait for all the facts.” “He’s not that kind of person.” “People change.”(???) Spare me. If you’re more upset about your fav going to jail than about what he did to another human being, your priorities are rotted to the core. This isn’t a KPop scandal. This is a fucking crime, and one that reflects a massive, systemic issue: celebrities getting off easy because they’re marketable, because their faces sell merch, because fans will eat up anything as long as it comes with a pretty face and a sob story. No idol deserves a platform after this. No redemption arc. No fucking second chance. He’s not brave. He’s not sorry. He’s just another abuser with a fanbase willing to forgive the unforgivable. submitted by /u/Seesawey [link] [comments]

Are you sick of BabyMonster's constant twerking Cause I'm & now people will say don't watch BM then, and actually, I kind of stopped seeing their content/music; it's the occasional reels/shorts that come up mostly them doing the unnecessary twerking even if it is concert, singing shows or anything and I feel that is not needed. submitted by /u/LingonberrySuch8557 [link] [comments]

TW: rape, sexual assault he was immediately detained in the courtroom following the sentence. honestly, what a deplorable outcome. submitted by /u/JinnieP [link] [comments]

Can someone tell me what flair to use https://www.instagram.com/kayleegracelee/# https://youtube.com/shorts/PkqvrefRfwc?si=Ya9upqRiLxYVI_wv She went on an instagram live but people said it could be AI generated, I watched it though and it didn't look fake since she talked abt a comment saying she looked older. None of the other VCHA girls (other than KG) have personal insta accounts (that are 100% confirmed to be theirs and are active) so people say that it's a sign that she's leaving the group. Tbh even if VCHA does come back their not going to be successful especially considering all the proof that KG gave against JYP and that JYP never gave an official statement. They would be better of disbanding, the oldest is only 19 they could still go to uni or get signed to a different label. submitted by /u/AvocadoFun3905 [link] [comments]

Words can explain how happy I am right now knowing ateez are gonna stay together submitted by /u/baldism [link] [comments]

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K-pop is, without a doubt, one of South Korea's greatest cultural products of the 21st century. But ironically, K-pop's biggest enemy today isn't in the West, nor in piracy, nor in toxic fans. It's inside the house. South Korea itself — through its record companies, inhumane standards and marketing logic — is dismantling everything it built. The "K" in pop is being erased by the hypocrisy of an industry that would rather sell a global illusion than preserve its identity. And the artists, who should be the soul of the movement, are running away in silence or screaming for help. “Globalization” that became mischaracterization The official discourse of the big K-pop companies is that the industry is “evolving to become more global”. But in practice, this has meant the systematic erasure of Korean culture. According to data from the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE), in 2024 more than 60% of releases by rookie groups were in English, with only symbolic phrases in Korean — when they existed. This blind search for Western validation has made K-pop an “international” product on the label, but generic in essence. The language, visual identity, themes and even the artists' names are being formatted to suit American tastes. The result? A pasteurized Asian pop, where the "K" became just an aesthetic letter in marketing. Korea that exports talent but suffocates artists Paradoxically, the talents that sustain K-pop are increasingly being pushed out of Korea. Many Korean artists have chosen not to renew contracts with major local record labels, or even abandoned the “K-pop idol” label. The reason? The systemic oppression of the industry: abusive contracts, aesthetic exploitation, artistic censorship and zero creative freedom. In 2023, a survey by Korea Creative Content Agency showed that 58% of idols interviewed did not feel free to express their own artistic identity, and around 72% of former idols revealed psychological trauma related to their experience in the industry. Many renowned artists — such as CL, Jay Park, Kang Daniel and others — sought independent career paths for exactly this reason: they no longer wanted to be labeled as part of a system that oppressed them. The cruel irony: Korea created world stars, but failed to maintain an environment where they could truly shine. The industry that preaches perfection, but lives on hypocrisy The “perfect idol” culture is another reflection of the industry’s deep hypocrisy. Artists are required to be thin, young, submissive, tireless, available 24 hours a day and without scandals. The obsession with control reaches the point where agencies prohibit relationships, free eating and even haircuts without authorization. Meanwhile, companies make billions by selling the image of these artists as “authentic”, “free” and “inspiring”. SM Entertainment, for example, had a net profit of more than $80 million in 2023, while former employees and artists reported abusive environments. HYBE, which controls BTS, has accumulated more than $1 billion in annual revenue, but faces constant criticism for excessive releases, artist burnout and commercialization of idols' mental health as content. The “K” that was too small for big artists It's no coincidence that many idols are consciously dropping the “K” from pop. Jay Park created an independent record label focusing on Korean hip-hop free from idol censorship. CL, formerly of 2NE1, says she no longer fits the K-pop mold and prefers to be recognized as a global Asian artist. Taemin, even within SM, constantly expresses a desire for more creative freedom. The list grows every year. K-pop, once a symbol of innovation and boldness, has become a gilded prison where the country's greatest talents must choose: obey or abandon. South Korea used K-pop as a cultural weapon to conquer the world. But by trying to please everyone and control everything, you are destroying the soul of what you have built. By prioritizing algorithms, Westernized aesthetics and disposable idols, the country is killing one of its greatest assets: art made by Koreans, for the world, but with a Korean soul. The “K” in pop should never have been just marketing. He represented an identity, a creative force, a people. And now, thanks to the hypocrisy of the industry itself, that “K” is becoming increasingly silent — or being ripped away by the very artists who once proudly carried it on their chests. submitted by /u/gossippop [link] [comments]

So the groups I know of are: Hearts2Hearts Izna Kiiikiii Baby Don't Cry ifeye Kiras Not sure if I forgot any groups but I'd like to know of your opinions on this one. submitted by /u/Fast-Championship694 [link] [comments]

Can someone tell me why starship only promote Wonyoung,I'm a neutral fan and I have listen to many gg songs and I have listen to IVE songs as well but i don't stan them properly like other my favourite because it's not feel like proper group I know she is popular and she is beautiful member,and in korea being beautiful is kinda thing But as stan point of international fans sometimes some people maybe tends to other members as well.bht as they don't get promotion well people don't feel to stan them. It's still give me Miss A situation where only Suzy become popular I like a girl groups like aespa newjeans bp lesserfim even now katseye where people focus and talk about all members How do you all feel?is it startship fault? submitted by /u/BullfrogVisual2832 [link] [comments]

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would you rather be in a group with only 4-6 members or bigger ones with 8+? i think i would prefer a smaller group. 5 members are perfect to me idk why. i also feel like being in a smaller group would be less stressful over all. what would you guys pick? submitted by /u/Academic_Essay5942 [link] [comments]

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