Author name: Kairavi Pandya

Kairavi Pandya is a Senior Writer at Spiel Times. She has a fascination with cinema, multi-generational literature, and old-school Kpop. In her spare time, she likes to learn choreographies and catch up with healing K-dramas.

Former PRISTIN member Sungyeon criticized for alleged homophobic song I Know Ur Gay

Ex-PRISTIN member Sungyeon’s ‘I Know Ur Gay’ Criticized For Alleged Homophobia – Explained

Former K-pop girl group PRISTIN’s member Sungyeon better known as Shannon Bae recently teased her new single ‘I Know Ur Gay‘ on TikTok. The song is from the perspective of a woman whose homophobic lover is allegedly in love with another man and is using her as a cover. This teaser is receiving mixed opinions […]

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Cait Corrain Goodreads review bombing controversy explained

Will Cait Corrain Face Legal Charges? Review Bombing Controversy Explained

Author Cait Corrain’s wish for a successful debut that outshines her contemporaries has resulted in one of the biggest bookish community scandals. The East Coast-based writer of the Sci-Fi book ‘Crown of Starlight allegedly created half a dozen fake Goodreads accounts and participated in review bombings. However, the scandal spans much wider with alleged racial motivations

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Itzy was accused of copying Aespa's concept in Born To Be More K-pop idols who were accused

ITZY’s ‘Born To Be’ Criticized For Copying Aespa | Other K-pop Artists Who Allegedly Had Similar Concepts

Another day on K-pop X (former Twitter) and another accusation of stealing concepts. This time JYP Entertainment’s girl group ITZY is facing allegations of copying Aespa’s concept. This is bound to cause some drama on the platform ahead of ITZY’s album release. In the meantime, let’s explore the criticized ‘Born To Be’ concept clip and other artists

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NYT K-pop Podcast and Globalization explored

What’s the True Meaning of K-pop? Globalization and NYT Podcast Discussed

As the year 2023 is about to reach its conclusion many K-pop channels, blogs, and podcasts are releasing their end-of-the-year reviews. I too wanted to look back and cover the biggest trends and acts in K-pop. However, the controversial NYT podcast ‘Jungkook, BTS & English Language K-pop‘ released earlier this week has driven me to

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TikTok groom from $56 million wedding faces 25 years prison sentence

TikTok: $56 Million Wedding Groom Faces 25 Years Prison Sentence | Here’s Why

The star couple of TikTok’s viral $56 million wedding, Madelaine Brockway and Jacob LaGrone have hit a major roadblock in their ‘happily ever after’ as LaGrone faces a 25-year prison sentence for allegedly firing at three police officers. The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony that is called the ‘wedding of the century’

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Jeon Somi is under fire for allegedly dissing YG Artist in a deleted Tweet

Jeon Somi Receives Backlash For Allegedly Dissing YG Artists | Netizens React

The K-pop soloist Jeon Somi is under fire for allegedly dissing YG Artists including BIGBANG, 2NE1, TREASURE, iKON, and more. This backlash is a result of her nonchalant reply to a netizen’s X (former Twitter) post showing favoritism towards her while throwing other artists under the bus. Additionally, her past comments about the artist have

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Girl gets upset for getting Tesla as a Sweet 16 birthday gift

Girl Gets Upset For Getting Tesla On 16th Birthday Loses Mercedes Benz | Netizens React

Earlier this year a video popularly titled ‘Girl Mad She Got a Tesla’ capturing the unruly behavior of a teen rejecting a new car because she wanted a pink Mercedes Benz received major backlash from netizens. The video has recently resurfaced on X (former Twitter) and many believe it is staged. Unfortunately, it isn’t, and

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BamBam drops US Dates for Area 52 world tour

Got7 BamBam Announces US Dates For ‘Area 52’ World Tour: Cities, Tickets and More

The globally famous Thai-born K-pop idol and member of GOT7, BamBam has released the details about his Area 52 world tour. After separating from his agency JYP Entertainment and going solo the star announced his first world tour in July 2023. Earlier this year he embarked on the Asian leg of his tour starting from

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