Top 10 Most Shocking K-Pop Scandals
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Date: 2023-11-21
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Louise
I hadn't finished the list when I posted, so I've got another bit to share. The Burning Sun Scandal the Seungri was sentenced to 18 months in jail for is 'connected' to the sxual assalt and video sharing scandal, but he wasn't an active member (never committed assault or made recordings. He definitely knew about them though, as seen in Jung Joon Young's text exchanged made public by Dispatch. Seungri's crimes are procuring prostitutes for the rich and powerful people he does business. He's long been known as The CEO by Big Bang Members and they've made 'joking' comments on tv shows about his ties to shady, dangerous people. He is the youngest member, but he's also a seriou business man, famous for ties to international and domestic gangsters, like Triad members and Yakuza. His underworld business ties were a public secret among media and fans alike. Jung Joon Joung's connection to all this, is that Seungri's text discussions about hiring hookers for Chinese 'Business men, was the break detectives needed in their investigations in to Seungri's dirty dealings, which began with some sketchy and violent behaviour going down at his night club Burning Sun -Hence the name of the scandal! His sister 'ran' the club and she wasn't shy to sick security on anyone who pissed her off. There's video of a beat down that began the evidence gather Police were already collecting to take Seungri down. Ultimately, Seungri was not prosecuted in relation to the Joon Young group of monsters. He was prosecuted and convicted in a seperate set of allegations, in a separate case. Seungri still committed trash behaviour and he still got off with a slap on the wrist and all his wealth in tact, but the video above is pretty vague and heavily misinformed (on both cases, so I wanted to add some info for anyone genuinely interested beyond, Oh, that's on a list. The victims deserve more justice than was served, on all counts. Also, the video of the Joon Young group includes images of another idol who was in the chats, but was ultimately found to no be actively involved or guilty of any chargeable offences. I won't say the name 'it could be counterproductive here in the quick trigger, evil netizen-filled netiverse, but I will say, due diligence in spreading legal matters is important. Especially when it comes to an industry where even an unfounded accusation can ruin a career and a life. There are too many idols and Kcelebs who were driven to take their own lives because of misinformation, including 'lists' about scandals and rumours etc. I don't believe MsMojo creates with malice, but this isn't the first, or twentieth video with misinformation, harmful rumours, vague or unfounded accusations. Mind you, it's not the worst either, but it is an issue that is EASILY fixed. There's a time crunch, so I get condensed info, like the Sh#rp scandal, but when important info is missing or wrong, to a detriment, that's a problem. #factsmatter
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I hadn't finished the list when I posted, so I've got another bit to share. The Burning Sun Scandal the Seungri was sentenced to 18 months in jail for is 'connected' to the sxual assalt and video sharing scandal, but he wasn't an active member (never committed assault or made recordings. He definitely knew about them though, as seen in Jung Joon Young's text exchanged made public by Dispatch. Seungri's crimes are procuring prostitutes for the rich and powerful people he does business. He's long been known as The CEO by Big Bang Members and they've made 'joking' comments on tv shows about his ties to shady, dangerous people. He is the youngest member, but he's also a seriou business man, famous for ties to international and domestic gangsters, like Triad members and Yakuza. His underworld business ties were a public secret among media and fans alike. Jung Joon Joung's connection to all this, is that Seungri's text discussions about hiring hookers for Chinese 'Business men, was the break detectives needed in their investigations in to Seungri's dirty dealings, which began with some sketchy and violent behaviour going down at his night club Burning Sun -Hence the name of the scandal! His sister 'ran' the club and she wasn't shy to sick security on anyone who pissed her off. There's video of a beat down that began the evidence gather Police were already collecting to take Seungri down. Ultimately, Seungri was not prosecuted in relation to the Joon Young group of monsters. He was prosecuted and convicted in a seperate set of allegations, in a separate case. Seungri still committed trash behaviour and he still got off with a slap on the wrist and all his wealth in tact, but the video above is pretty vague and heavily misinformed (on both cases, so I wanted to add some info for anyone genuinely interested beyond, Oh, that's on a list. The victims deserve more justice than was served, on all counts. Also, the video of the Joon Young group includes images of another idol who was in the chats, but was ultimately found to no be actively involved or guilty of any chargeable offences. I won't say the name 'it could be counterproductive here in the quick trigger, evil netizen-filled netiverse, but I will say, due diligence in spreading legal matters is important. Especially when it comes to an industry where even an unfounded accusation can ruin a career and a life. There are too many idols and Kcelebs who were driven to take their own lives because of misinformation, including 'lists' about scandals and rumours etc. I don't believe MsMojo creates with malice, but this isn't the first, or twentieth video with misinformation, harmful rumours, vague or unfounded accusations. Mind you, it's not the worst either, but it is an issue that is EASILY fixed. There's a time crunch, so I get condensed info, like the Sh#rp scandal, but when important info is missing or wrong, to a detriment, that's a problem. #factsmatter
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Louise
MsMojo isn't so great at framing things, or getting to the meat (time crunch I guess, so let me spill the real hot, HOT tea on Sh#rp. Seo Ji Young's rich father spent a bag setting up a music company for the sole purpose of making his daughter's dream of being a pop star true. Despite hiring one of the bes writer producers in the industry, the group didn't do well because Ji Young and her cronies fronting as group mates weren't exactly 'natural talents'. So Lee Ji Hye was recruited to be the new lead singer, which infuriated Ji Young. Daddy's money should mean Jo Young gets to be the Beyonce, so Ji Hye was tormented by all the members from the beginning, at Ji Young's behest. Ji Young's rage was doubled when the group skyrocketed to fame as a result of Ji Hye's lead vocal position. The bullying wasn't just verbal either, it was physical and it was constant, on and off stage. One of the most infamous incidents, aside from the fed up manager going off script and outing the bullying instead of trashing Ji Hye at a press conference (in compilation above, was when Jo Young was ultimately (and some would say inevitably) hospitalized and Seo Ji Young showed up to her bedside, with her crew in tow, to personally deliver a bouquet of white chrysanthemums (flowers soley used for funerals/the dead in S. Korea) and to deliver a verbal message to Jo Young in personal as well, which was for Ji Hye to go die already. There is literal video footage of Ji Young bringing the funeral arrangement bouquet out in the interwebs if anyone wants to find it. At the time, Ji Young pretended not to know the meaning of the flowers (You know, the ones even 3 year old S. Korean children know about) claiming she was trying to show love and support for her band member. Ji Young's dad's money and power was able to effectively quash the story in the media and any prevent any legal consequences for his baby girl, but the damage was done to Sh#rp's career trajectory and all the members pretty much fell in to obscurity, including the victim, who didn't publicly name names for decades! Now here's a glass of cold water to cool you down from all that free hot tea
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MsMojo isn't so great at framing things, or getting to the meat (time crunch I guess, so let me spill the real hot, HOT tea on Sh#rp. Seo Ji Young's rich father spent a bag setting up a music company for the sole purpose of making his daughter's dream of being a pop star true. Despite hiring one of the bes writer producers in the industry, the group didn't do well because Ji Young and her cronies fronting as group mates weren't exactly 'natural talents'. So Lee Ji Hye was recruited to be the new lead singer, which infuriated Ji Young. Daddy's money should mean Jo Young gets to be the Beyonce, so Ji Hye was tormented by all the members from the beginning, at Ji Young's behest. Ji Young's rage was doubled when the group skyrocketed to fame as a result of Ji Hye's lead vocal position. The bullying wasn't just verbal either, it was physical and it was constant, on and off stage. One of the most infamous incidents, aside from the fed up manager going off script and outing the bullying instead of trashing Ji Hye at a press conference (in compilation above, was when Jo Young was ultimately (and some would say inevitably) hospitalized and Seo Ji Young showed up to her bedside, with her crew in tow, to personally deliver a bouquet of white chrysanthemums (flowers soley used for funerals/the dead in S. Korea) and to deliver a verbal message to Jo Young in personal as well, which was for Ji Hye to go die already. There is literal video footage of Ji Young bringing the funeral arrangement bouquet out in the interwebs if anyone wants to find it. At the time, Ji Young pretended not to know the meaning of the flowers (You know, the ones even 3 year old S. Korean children know about) claiming she was trying to show love and support for her band member. Ji Young's dad's money and power was able to effectively quash the story in the media and any prevent any legal consequences for his baby girl, but the damage was done to Sh#rp's career trajectory and all the members pretty much fell in to obscurity, including the victim, who didn't publicly name names for decades! Now here's a glass of cold water to cool you down from all that free hot tea
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Black
There are both good and messed up people in this world especially okay to treat other human beings like trash just because they're famous and have money and have a higher status they all deserved what they got in the end except for the person that died for no reason because she was being harassed for dating someone that was older than her may she rest in peace the entertainment industry or music industry is difficult enough as it is and it's the same thing in America you are grown ass adult grow up and take responsibility for your actions and I do believe that someone knew about these scandals but try to hide it you're part of the problem not a part of the solution and I feel sorry for lee byung hub because I think they plan that from the very beginning
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There are both good and messed up people in this world especially okay to treat other human beings like trash just because they're famous and have money and have a higher status they all deserved what they got in the end except for the person that died for no reason because she was being harassed for dating someone that was older than her may she rest in peace the entertainment industry or music industry is difficult enough as it is and it's the same thing in America you are grown ass adult grow up and take responsibility for your actions and I do believe that someone knew about these scandals but try to hide it you're part of the problem not a part of the solution and I feel sorry for lee byung hub because I think they plan that from the very beginning
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Sarah
I remember when Kim Jonghyun passed away like it was yesterday. I cried for days and lost sleep over it. Jonghyun was the definition of raw talent, he could have gone so far even without SHINee. The friendship between him and the other members was so strong and natural that it was hard not to fall for them. They werent band mates, they were brothers.
Jonghyun was the epitome of joy and light; his nickname of Bling-Bling was fitting. But then when Sulli died it was like the wound opening again. I initially though it was the grief of Jonghyuns passing that tipped her over, seeing how close they were. But this makes it even more tragic.
I was lucky enough to see them both at SMTown NYC back in 2011, and Ill cherish that memory forever.
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I remember when Kim Jonghyun passed away like it was yesterday. I cried for days and lost sleep over it. Jonghyun was the definition of raw talent, he could have gone so far even without SHINee. The friendship between him and the other members was so strong and natural that it was hard not to fall for them. They werent band mates, they were brothers.
Jonghyun was the epitome of joy and light; his nickname of Bling-Bling was fitting. But then when Sulli died it was like the wound opening again. I initially though it was the grief of Jonghyuns passing that tipped her over, seeing how close they were. But this makes it even more tragic.
I was lucky enough to see them both at SMTown NYC back in 2011, and Ill cherish that memory forever.
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Neo
Sully and Goo Hara were the worst stories. You can call it a suicide but to be honest Sully was killed by netizens. Goo Hara was killed after being abandonned by people she loved: her mother, her boyfriend who blackmailed her and her friend Sully who killed herself. Even after her death Goo Hara was mistreated since her mother who has abandonned her came back to take her heritage. Netizen are still fine. Goo Hara's mother is now rich. Goo Hara's former boyfriend made one year in prison and got his life back. But Sully and Goo Hara are gone forever.
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Sully and Goo Hara were the worst stories. You can call it a suicide but to be honest Sully was killed by netizens. Goo Hara was killed after being abandonned by people she loved: her mother, her boyfriend who blackmailed her and her friend Sully who killed herself. Even after her death Goo Hara was mistreated since her mother who has abandonned her came back to take her heritage. Netizen are still fine. Goo Hara's mother is now rich. Goo Hara's former boyfriend made one year in prison and got his life back. But Sully and Goo Hara are gone forever.
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coconutsugar
Im surprised the Steven Yoo scandal wasnt on the list!
For those who dont know, he was a Korean American singer who was famous in the late 90s and early 2000s until he evaded military duty by giving up his Korean citizenship despite claiming hed proudly serve. Hes (to my understanding) the only person barred from entering South Korea as a result. He was so crazy talented, and the fact that hes not allowed into Korea really shows how bad it was.
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Im surprised the Steven Yoo scandal wasnt on the list!
For those who dont know, he was a Korean American singer who was famous in the late 90s and early 2000s until he evaded military duty by giving up his Korean citizenship despite claiming hed proudly serve. Hes (to my understanding) the only person barred from entering South Korea as a result. He was so crazy talented, and the fact that hes not allowed into Korea really shows how bad it was.
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Erica
Im not a huge fan of K-Pop, though I do like some K-pop songs. But listening to these scandals, and I know that there are unfortunately many of them. But just like in America, its so sad and heartbreaking to hear what there groups went through and how frustrating how sone of these singers have committed horrible offenses either got of Scott free or just had a light sentence. Proving that corruption and money will destroy anyone.
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Im not a huge fan of K-Pop, though I do like some K-pop songs. But listening to these scandals, and I know that there are unfortunately many of them. But just like in America, its so sad and heartbreaking to hear what there groups went through and how frustrating how sone of these singers have committed horrible offenses either got of Scott free or just had a light sentence. Proving that corruption and money will destroy anyone.
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Tim
At least half of these wouldn't even be scandals if K-Pop fans could just relax and stop treating these performers like they're squeaky-clean, flawless automatons whose sole reason for existing is to feed their personal fantasies and harems of delusion. These performers are PEOPLE. They might work as world-famous entertainers, but they still have to live their lives LIKE PEOPLE DO.
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At least half of these wouldn't even be scandals if K-Pop fans could just relax and stop treating these performers like they're squeaky-clean, flawless automatons whose sole reason for existing is to feed their personal fantasies and harems of delusion. These performers are PEOPLE. They might work as world-famous entertainers, but they still have to live their lives LIKE PEOPLE DO.
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Tangerine
The Burning Sun club was--!
Meanwhile, the burning Sun club: _literally cleared by the cops way in 2019_
_the whistleblower who brought it to light was recently just convicted of SA at that exact club when he said he was saving the women that whole time_
_isn't even tied to the Molka OR Seungri's case_
Gosh. Even 3 years later people still choose to be pathetic.
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The Burning Sun club was--!
Meanwhile, the burning Sun club: _literally cleared by the cops way in 2019_
_the whistleblower who brought it to light was recently just convicted of SA at that exact club when he said he was saving the women that whole time_
_isn't even tied to the Molka OR Seungri's case_
Gosh. Even 3 years later people still choose to be pathetic.
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Orricolyn
I was never really a fan of Senguri. My ex best friend used to question how I couldn't be a fan of his even though I liked BigBang but I don't know what it was I couldn't figure out why I didn't have a good feeling about him. And then the scandal came out and I was in shock. It's like on some level I knew he was shady. It's crazy that this all came to light.
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I was never really a fan of Senguri. My ex best friend used to question how I couldn't be a fan of his even though I liked BigBang but I don't know what it was I couldn't figure out why I didn't have a good feeling about him. And then the scandal came out and I was in shock. It's like on some level I knew he was shady. It's crazy that this all came to light.
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Gerard
I cant believe Sica got kicked out before the Tokyo Dome concert, that wouldve been soooo good to see snsd ot9 on Tokyo Dome(and wouldve been Sicas last performance with them, I mean, the OT8 Tokyo Dome concert was really good(ill rewatch it again, but still, WHY!
At least Jessicas book Bright told her POV on what really happened in that incident
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I cant believe Sica got kicked out before the Tokyo Dome concert, that wouldve been soooo good to see snsd ot9 on Tokyo Dome(and wouldve been Sicas last performance with them, I mean, the OT8 Tokyo Dome concert was really good(ill rewatch it again, but still, WHY!
At least Jessicas book Bright told her POV on what really happened in that incident
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Christian
I still never completely forgave SM for what they did to Jessica. Of all the members she had been signed with SM the longest and dedicated so many years at the point of her dismissal. Them being salty of Her wanting to pursue other areas of interest when other members had done the same was completely ridiculous.
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I still never completely forgave SM for what they did to Jessica. Of all the members she had been signed with SM the longest and dedicated so many years at the point of her dismissal. Them being salty of Her wanting to pursue other areas of interest when other members had done the same was completely ridiculous.
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ghie
i really hate han so hee to the guts as a fan of monsta x. monsta x is my absolute fav and wonho was such a big part of the group. i understand that he had to protect the other members but when everything was proven false, the damage han so hee did to monbebes was already too much.
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i really hate han so hee to the guts as a fan of monsta x. monsta x is my absolute fav and wonho was such a big part of the group. i understand that he had to protect the other members but when everything was proven false, the damage han so hee did to monbebes was already too much.
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cindy
Technically wonho departing from monstax is was from his ex who accused him of stealing from him and selling his stuff etc. And when starship sayd it was baseless lies then the other girl dropped that he was invicted in the past wich was true
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Technically wonho departing from monstax is was from his ex who accused him of stealing from him and selling his stuff etc. And when starship sayd it was baseless lies then the other girl dropped that he was invicted in the past wich was true
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Dreams
Why is there no Honourable Mentions list? And if youre gonna mention the late Sulli you should also mention Goo Hara her close friend. Now thats another tragic story but her legacy lives on through her new niece as well as her brother.
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Why is there no Honourable Mentions list? And if youre gonna mention the late Sulli you should also mention Goo Hara her close friend. Now thats another tragic story but her legacy lives on through her new niece as well as her brother.
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cche16
seungri is a disgusting animal that deserved at least 10+ years. 3 years was a joke, 18 months was a slap in the face to all victims. south korea's justice system is horrible especially when it's about violence/violence against women.
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seungri is a disgusting animal that deserved at least 10+ years. 3 years was a joke, 18 months was a slap in the face to all victims. south korea's justice system is horrible especially when it's about violence/violence against women.
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Shafiah
Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu's departure from TVXQ, anyone?
Together they produced great music. It still hurts my heart to think that Cassiopeia might never see nor hear the five of them together
#always keep the faith #aktf
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Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu's departure from TVXQ, anyone?
Together they produced great music. It still hurts my heart to think that Cassiopeia might never see nor hear the five of them together
#always keep the faith #aktf
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Liviahel
I thought Hwayoung fake injury and bullying accusations against T-ara members was going to be mentioned, that was the most novelistic scandal I've seen in kpop, but I guess the consequences were not as serious as these ones
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I thought Hwayoung fake injury and bullying accusations against T-ara members was going to be mentioned, that was the most novelistic scandal I've seen in kpop, but I guess the consequences were not as serious as these ones
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Stefanie
There's Goo Hara's death, but also ONEUS Ravn's scandal that happened in the later months of 2022. I'm still crushed over his departure from ONEUS after an his ex had made allegations that proved to be false in the end.
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There's Goo Hara's death, but also ONEUS Ravn's scandal that happened in the later months of 2022. I'm still crushed over his departure from ONEUS after an his ex had made allegations that proved to be false in the end.
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Snooopid
Whew none of these are at all surprising being a 15 year fan of the music genre and these were definitely some of the WILDEST scandals I've ever witnessed. Some of these situations were on a whole different level.
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Whew none of these are at all surprising being a 15 year fan of the music genre and these were definitely some of the WILDEST scandals I've ever witnessed. Some of these situations were on a whole different level.
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Danny
Just watching this list reinforces my view on Kpop and any Pop in general. All sugary but quite the opposite on the inside. Yikes, talk about scandalous affairs here - a mix of guilty and innocent people.
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Just watching this list reinforces my view on Kpop and any Pop in general. All sugary but quite the opposite on the inside. Yikes, talk about scandalous affairs here - a mix of guilty and innocent people.
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Bree
why is DBSK's disbandment not here? it paved the way for the Korean government to look upon the unfair contracts and mistreatment of entertainment agencies towards their artists and trainees.
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why is DBSK's disbandment not here? it paved the way for the Korean government to look upon the unfair contracts and mistreatment of entertainment agencies towards their artists and trainees.
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Jemima
There is also Goo Hara's death, but her death made a new law in South Korea that states that the parents aren't allowed to inherit anything if they have neglected their parental duties
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There is also Goo Hara's death, but her death made a new law in South Korea that states that the parents aren't allowed to inherit anything if they have neglected their parental duties
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anon
with the endless hatred wonyoung and yuna receive, it gives me flashbacks to how knetz HATED sulli (for no good reason, on top of that. i really hope history doesnt repeat itself.
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with the endless hatred wonyoung and yuna receive, it gives me flashbacks to how knetz HATED sulli (for no good reason, on top of that. i really hope history doesnt repeat itself.
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Jia
I cant wait for Shin Jimin to hit that stage again as I will be cheering her on! As far as Mina? She needs a psychiatrists couch. That girl has serious mental health issues.
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I cant wait for Shin Jimin to hit that stage again as I will be cheering her on! As far as Mina? She needs a psychiatrists couch. That girl has serious mental health issues.
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Chuu's
I'm still mad at Mina, FNC let her ruined her group and Jimin life. Having mental issues it doesn't mean you can be a horrible human being to antoher person.
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I'm still mad at Mina, FNC let her ruined her group and Jimin life. Having mental issues it doesn't mean you can be a horrible human being to antoher person.
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Cheng
kpop & entertainment industry in korea is worse then in USA
. SCARY AF.
corruption in kpop & in the
k-drama/movies industry is
terrible.
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kpop & entertainment industry in korea is worse then in USA
. SCARY AF.
corruption in kpop & in the
k-drama/movies industry is
terrible.
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Idk
Mina is probably one of the worst people to exist. She lied, manipulated, bullied, threatened jimin. And will never admit how much she needs help.
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Mina is probably one of the worst people to exist. She lied, manipulated, bullied, threatened jimin. And will never admit how much she needs help.
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silverfairy08
Jessica Jung's departure from girls generation was literally so dumb. The fact that she was kicked out for dating someone was insane.
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Jessica Jung's departure from girls generation was literally so dumb. The fact that she was kicked out for dating someone was insane.
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cindy
Goo hara should also be on the list for how her ex threaten her with video and how the media was against her and anti was harassing her too
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Goo hara should also be on the list for how her ex threaten her with video and how the media was against her and anti was harassing her too
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