<p>In today’s episode, I discuss the latest scandals and issues dealing with the kpop community. We touch on BTS and the German radio DJ, Some kpop being taken down from Spotify, and Idols bullying middle school classmates.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/02/german-radio-dj-under-fire-after-alleged-racist-remarks-comparing-bts-to-covid-19</p> <p>https://www.nme.com/news/music/halsey-horrified-by-disgusting-comments-about-bts-from-german-dj-2891401</p> <p>https://www.nme.com/news/music/german-dj-criticised-racist-comments-bts-2889971</p> <p>https://www.nme.com/news/music/kakao-m-claims-spotify-policy-forced-removal-of-k-pop-songs-2891058</p> <p>https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bullying-scandals-rundown/</p> <p>https://www.nme.com/news/music/k-pop-star-hyunjin-suspended-by-management-over-school-bullying-accusations-2891510</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

<p>In today’s episode, I explore the definition of "foreigner," list popular foreign idols in Kpop, and talk about some trainee horror stories.</p> <p>Articles:</p> <ol> <li>https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/16-korean-idols-werent-born-raised-south-korea/</li> <li>https://www.hellokpop.com/featured/foreign-idols-who-have-taken-the-k-pop-industry-by-storm/</li> <li>https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-51476159</li> <li>https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/8-disturbing-stories-trainees-kpops-dark-side/</li> </ol>