7 Greatest KPop Controversies You Need to Know
1. G-Dragon
G-Dragon has been associated with various colorful Kpop controversies. Alot of them drove around drugs and narcotics. He was even in for the marijuana test.
However, one of his own greatest Kpop controversies would be being the rumored boyfriend of 8 years younger 3rd Generation idol Kim Jennies.
As both the parties received a lot of backlash. Very recently, G-Dragon, or Kwon Ji-yong, was found in yet another controversy.
In October 2023, G-Dragon was exclusively associated with yet another drug scandal, however, he soon denied having anything to do with them.
2. Kim Garam
The group rose to fame with their music and charisma. Additionally, Kim Garam was also allegedly the female spotted in the “Drunk-Dazed” music video of popular Hybe group Enhypen.
However, rumors followed, leading to one of the most career-breaking Kpop controversies.
Kim Garam, was in high school and was known to juggle idolship and school very well. Allegedly, she was also a bully.
The rumors spread like wildfire very early in her career. Both Hybe and Source Music were quick to respond to these and deny them, as slanders for the members. It was found that the claims were false as well.
It was a sudden shock to the industry when these Kpop controversies rose again within a few weeks. The school that Garam studied at released a notice taking disciplinary action, and not one but two victims came up.
Sadly, Garam was terminated from her contract only 79 days into her debut as an idol. She was forced to go back to her old life again.
3. Seungri
This is hands down one of the greatest Kpop controversies to date, as the controversy itself has its own Wikipedia page. Yes, we are speaking about the “Burning Sun Scandal”.
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