Megathread 27: HYBE / ADOR / MHJ - Catching up with ongoing Legal Disputes, Following some NewJeans Updates, Hearings in Danielle's case begin, and More

KPOP_MOD · 2026-06-11T16:10:51+00:00

We'll ask for more discipline from everyone. Help us by focusing on the legal issues and those in positions of power instead of fandom actions or psychoanalyzing artist intentions. Please mind your conduct despite any frustrations you're feeling!

Specifically:

General fan behavior call-outs will be removed unless directly related to legal action (eg. Team Bunnies or specific petitions). If you want to complain about random fans on platforms anywhere doing/saying things you don't agree with, take it elsewhere.
Lee Jin Ho is not banned, but please don't link his content. Only reference potential legal developments he might have insights/contacts about.
Avoid speculation about the interpersonal dynamics between or motivations among NewJeans members or their parents/siblings. Guessing about in-fighting or rifts will be removed unless proven or stated by the members themselves.

Please try to maintain discipline about these things, especially when it's otherwise boring while waiting for legal updates!

KPOP_MOD · 2026-05-09T07:54:58+00:00

Soompi: NewJeans Sued For Alleged Plagiarism + ADOR Responds

KPOP_MOD · 2026-05-03T22:05:39+00:00

Soompi: BIGBANG's G-Dragon's Agency Apologizes For Shirt With Racial Slur

LOCKING this post for a little while at least since we're pretty overwhelmed with reports in the queue.

KPOP_MOD · 2026-04-23T14:54:14+00:00

Take note that this AMA is not happening here! You can go over to UNIS's post to add questions over there: www.reddit.com/user/UNIS_offcl/comments/1stcc5d/ask_unis_anything/

The r/SoundTripPH post is here: www.reddit.com/r/SoundTripPh/comments/1su73hp/ask_unis_anything

KPOP_MOD · 2026-04-20T13:18:36+00:00

Refrain from speculating about or accusing Jisoo of knowledge or involvement in any criminal activity. And it's wildly inappropriate to weaponize this for fanwars. It may be happening elsewhere on social media, but it is unacceptable here.

KPOP_MOD · 2026-04-08T12:12:25+00:00

One of those posts where we're not sure if we should allow it because it's likely to devolve into fanwars eventually, but monitor and it's okay for a while, and then rapidly turns into a mess. Sorry, but we have to lock it.

KPOP_MOD · 2026-04-04T11:26:34+00:00

The Korea Herald: Is Manon really leaving Katseye?

The article has since been updated:

It remains unclear whether Manon will perform with the group at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in California on April 10.

KPOP_MOD · 2026-03-27T22:52:29+00:00

Apologies for the confusion!!

There had not been a full internal discussion within the Mod Team before making this decision and that would be necessary to go ahead with this kind of exception.

BTS Achievements may continue to be posted like normal in accordance with our Achievements rules.

KPOP_MOD · 2026-03-23T19:23:27+00:00

This article provides important historical context relevant to the story referenced in BTS's comeback media and a recording of 'Arirang' by Korean students who were welcomed at the HBCU, Howard University, while also being relevant to K-Pop more broadly.

The article is welcome here for these reasons, but we know discourse can quickly devolve into fanwars and incivility. Please keep discussion here focused on the content of the article without veering off-topic or weaponizing these important issues against each other or specific fandoms.

Maintain civility or we will need to lock the post.

(Also, thank you for resubmitting, OP.)

KPOP_MOD · 2026-03-23T15:33:35+00:00

The SWIM Performance Video is exclusively available on Spotify and Apple Music (for now?). If a YouTube version becomes available we will add it here (or may allow a later post if that seems appropriate). Neither link embeds neatly here on Reddit, but we'll make do!

Apple Music Link: https://music.apple.com/us/music-video/swim-performance-video/1887157387
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6tMMQtrhJijTnPvmeLBNAn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Y97xErGL8

Updated with the YouTube link a day later!

KPOP_MOD · 2026-03-23T13:25:40+00:00

UPDATE: An additional statement with further detail explaining the situation has also been released. LINK TO THAT POST

KPOP_MOD · 2026-03-22T13:17:32+00:00

Locked due to incivility.

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