nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/selena-gomez-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-a-throwback-photo-and-a-message-to-her-younger-self") In fewer than five days, an aspiring group of American J-pop singers were accused of cultural appropriation and subject to swift and intense backlash. Unfortunately, over the past few years, these missteps have resulted in glaring instances of cultural appropriation. Sunmi was quick to acknowledge her part in the mistake and took to Twitter, apologising for her lack of understanding and sensitivity with the issue at hand. . nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/cardi-b-has-big-plans-for-this-summer-says-you-guys-can-expect-a-lot-from-me") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/listen-to-a-snippet-of-rosalias-brand-new-track-lie-like-you-love-me") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/katy-perry-about-bebe-rexha-getting-slimed-at-kids-choice-awards-they-were-kind-to-you-sis") They have international producers and artists they work with that would be willing to share. In the past, these companies never nitpicked or dissected what fans were saying, they never looked closely, she says. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kelly-clarkson-duets-falling-slowly-with-the-voice-star-corey-ward") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/chloe-bailey-wears-a-gold-bikini-during-her-beach-vacation") Literature Review July 12, 2022 dictionary A A [CRITICALLY SPEAKING: K-POP] Cultural appropriation and K-pop's unbalanced give and take Lee Gyu-tag, a professor of cultural nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/coldplay-nearly-teased-the-new-album-moon-music") Though the group debuted in 2020, it underwent several lineup changes in the following years due to its admission and graduation concept. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-wins-grammy-for-all-too-well-this-is-what-fans-had-to-say") WebAnswer (1 of 3): ? matha pattis and maang tikkas hold a special meaning to desis, since they come from hinduism. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/billie-eilish-gave-a-facetime-call-to-cardi-bs-daughter-kulture-during-met-gala-2023") Sometimes theres a fine line between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. Their next video, Uh Oh, took clear inspiration from 90s Black and Latinx fashion and styling. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/aap-rocky-drops-new-single-same-problems") After a backlash, BLACKPINKs entertainment company YG editedthe image out of the video and replaced it with a vase. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/5-music-videos-that-pay-homage-to-movies") Fans, however, took issue with traditional cultural outfits from other countries being worn as costumes.. Despite K-pop being built on Black Hip Hop culture, the list of cultural appropriation offenses is sadly quite long. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/jack-oconnell-to-play-amy-winehouses-ex-husband-blake-fielder-civil-in-the-upcoming-biopic") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/ava-max-set-to-release-new-songs-in-the-dark-and-last-night-on-earth") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/a-must-have-self-love-playlist") Cultural appropriation is the exploitation of a minority groups beliefs, cultures, dialect, customs and traditions by a dominant group in a society. Cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity in K-pop is nothing new. Both headpieces have ties to Indian bridal traditions and Hinduism. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/harry-styles-is-all-set-to-perform-at-the-2023-brit-awards") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rita-ora-talks-about-emerging-from-a-low-period-says-i-lost-a-lot-of-confidence") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/singers-who-can-act-and-run-a-business") WebAnswer (1 of 2): The fact that cultural appropriation is not called out and fans always cover it up with excuses to protect their idol one of them being they are Korean, they wouldnt nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/miley-cyrus-new-years-resolution-was-inspired-by-dolly-partons-husband%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc") They need better communication. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/madonna-mocks-the-swelling-from-surgery-comment-after-her-appearance-at-the-2023-grammys") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/lana-del-rey-live-debuts-ocean-blvd-songs-at-first-concert-in-more-than-three-years") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-and-joe-alwyn-call-it-quits") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-yells-at-a-security-guard-to-defend-a-fan-at-the-eras-concert-in-philadelphia") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rihanna-has-a-new-madame-tussauds-wax-figure-in-amsterdam-now") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/a-playlist-for-your-perfect-beach-outing") Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/twice-teases-a-new-mini-album-ready-to-be") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/jonas-brothers-call-their-latest-project-the-album-the-best-body-of-work-of-their-career") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/ellie-goulding-meets-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-earth-day") By by Ikran Dahir BuzzFeed News Reporter Posted onJuly 21, 2016, 12:24 pm Twitter Facebook Link nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/jonas-brothers-debuted-their-song-walls-on-snl-and-performed-waffle-house") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/madison-beer-is-all-set-to-publish-her-memoir-the-half-of-it") ", K-Pop Opened Doors for AAPI Dancers Abroad. I saw it as a really good start because its way more than we have gotten from some other groups and idols, says Aaliya, a 21-year-old child care worker. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/pnk-says-she-is-so-proud-of-olivia-rodrigo-billie-eilish-and-sza") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kelly-clarksons-daughter-makes-a-cameo-in-david-guettas-remix-video-for-favourite-kind-of-high") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/musical-parodies-hilarious-and-creative-parodies-of-popular-songs") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/sza-shares-the-teaser-for-kill-bill-music-video") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swifts-cat-benjamin-button-completes-four-years-of-being-adopted-swifties-celebrate") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/miley-cyrus-about-her-bangerz-era-i-was-harshly-judged") Some artists even were caught in blackface before they hit the spotlight of the K-Pop industry. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/gigi-hadid-and-baby-khai-start-their-new-year-with-a-little-rr") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/post-malone-and-21-savage-performed-rockstar-at-the-nba-all-star-game") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-says-you-have-to-give-yourself-permission-to-fail-on-receiving-innovator-award-at-2023-iheartradio-music-awards") There are notorious instances of Blackface going back to at least 2003, when the Bubble Sisters wore Blackface for their debut cover art and promotional images. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/ed-sheeran-has-5-albums-in-the-pipeline-including-a-perfect-posthumous-project") The video sees Sunmi, and her dancer friends dancing to the famous Punjabi track, Tunak Tunak. Such incidents still occur today, such as with Chunghas Stay Tonight visuals, which sparked controversyin late April with accusations that it appropriated Indian culture. Further, their company YG Entertainment never addressed the issue publicly. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/niall-horans-new-album-might-feature-harry-styles-according-to-fan-theories") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/anitta-says-her-next-album-really-represents-her-as-an-artist-after-teasing-new-music") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-live-debuts-anti-hero-after-crashing-the-1975-concert") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/famous-songs-written-about-sports") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-releases-redtaylors-version-vinyl-ahead-of-2023-grammys") However, one of their worst moments in that regard is the stylisation of G Dragon and Taeyang in the Good Boy music video. Whenever it comes to our styling, our music, or whatever it's always a sensitive topic that we always have to think once, three times, four times about in every step of the way, visually or musically or the language itself, said Keeho, while other P1H members nodded in agreement. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/lizzo-wishes-herself-a-happy-birthday-and-cheekily-threatens-to-quit-music") If one chooses to dig back far enough into the history of most of today's K-pop groups or soloists, they will find scandals of cultural appropriation. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/diplo-back-with-new-song-wasted-under-country-music-moniker-thomas-wesley") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/whats-up-pop-news/rebel-wilson-plans-the-perfect-proposal-for-ramona-agruma-at-disneyland") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/nick-jonas-gives-a-backstage-tour-to-daughter-malti-at-jonas-brothers-las-vegas-residency") K-pop stars have also appropriated Black, Brown, and Indigenous cultures as aesthetic concepts in their work. While the same mistake has never been repeated, the K-Pop group has been under scrutiny for similar mistakes, since. I was pretty upset with how he responded to fans who called him out for his cultural appropriation. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-is-ready-to-change-the-rule-for-surprise-songs-in-the-eras-tour") K-Pop currently stands as one of the biggest music industries in the world, second onlyto Western pop music. Last month, MAMAMOOs Hwasa who has previously been criticised for singing the N-wordandwearing a durag on top of MAMAMOOs Uptown Funk performance was accused of dressing in traditional Nigerian clothing bubaon MBCs Home Alone: Girls Secret Party, though the shows producers denied this, claiming it was in fact a Korean sauna outfit. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swifts-cardboard-cutout-to-be-auctioned-in-the-u-k-for-charity") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kelly-clarkson-performed-a-soulful-cover-of-jojis-glimpse-of-us") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/beyonces-mother-writes-a-beautiful-message-for-blue-ivys-11th-birthday") From respecting their Muslim fans by maintaining appropriate boundaries, to adjusting Korean lyrics so that international listeners dont mistake it for the N-word, to donating $1 million to Black Lives Matter, Reid says that BTS constantly sets the best example. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/bad-bunny-apologises-to-harry-styles-during-weekend-2-performance-at-coachella") In fact, just recently, mega star Sunmi received backlashfor taking part in a video that seemingly mocked Indian culture. On the surface, what Keeho said was not groundbreaking. The set for NCT Us Make A Wish (Birthday Song) MValso received backlashfor resembling mosques. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/david-bowies-handwritten-jean-genie-lyrics-were-auctioned-off") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/matthew-mcconaughey-will-be-the-voice-behind-elvis-presley-in-agent-elvis") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/songs-justin-bieber-has-written-about-selena-gomez") The host wondered whether cultural appropriation [was] on [their] mind while [they are] nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/pink-says-tina-turner-inspired-her-for-her-forthcoming-tour-plans") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/sza-says-being-bullied-as-a-teenager-is-what-fuelled-her-to-succeed-in-life") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rosalia-gives-inspirational-speech-to-future-female-hitmakers-at-2023-billboard-women-in-music") NTX, a new K-pop group that just debuted, landed on their first controversy after accusations of cultural appropriation shown in their photo teasers. A tempest over the band Blackpinks use of a Hindu god in a video was the latest example of K-pop fans holding artists to account while staying fiercely loyal. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rihanna-performs-at-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-reveals-she-is-pregnant") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/doja-cats-red-look-and-kylie-jenners-lion-head-dress-steal-the-show-at-paris-couture-week") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/a-playlist-for-your-perfect-date-night") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/phoebe-bridgers-and-bo-burnham-get-cozy-in-keith-urbans-eras-tour-tiktok-video") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-surprises-fans-with-four-new-songs-ahead-of-the-eras-tour-launch") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/quavo-inspired-by-takeoff-for-upcoming-album-rocket-power-says-this-is-my-therapy") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/jonas-brothers-are-ready-for-a-one-night-only-concert-at-the-yankee-stadium") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rihannas-performance-at-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-becomes-the-most-watched-of-all") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/cardi-b-pays-tribute-to-the-beautiful-soul-takeoff") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/doja-cats-inspiration-for-met-gala-2023-was-karl-lagerfelds-cat") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kelly-osbourne-and-sid-wilson-welcome-their-first-child-and-its-a-baby-boy") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/victorias-secret-is-finally-back-with-the-first-fashion-show-since-2018") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kim-petras-advocates-for-body-autonomy-and-true-equality-at-women-in-music") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-collaborations-we-fell-hard-for") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/dolly-parton-confirms-that-mick-jagger-will-not-be-a-part-of-her-rock-album") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/miley-cyrus-announces-new-song-flowers") Luckily for their fans, and for the group themselves (self awareness is never a bad thing), the members issued a statement of apology and promised to be more aware of the cultural connotations and implications their actions may have. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/zendaya-performed-euphoria-tracks-after-she-crashed-labrinths-coachella-set") There are suggestions that things are improving. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/eminem-is-the-best-role-model-says-brother-nate-on-hailie-jades-podcast") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-weeknd-releases-the-music-video-for-is-there-someone-else-on-the-1-year-anniversary-of-dawn-fm") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/dua-lipa-meets-director-pedro-almodovar-in-her-24-hours-in-madrid") In addition, well thoroughly prepare in advance for our ideas of NTX concepts at a future date. 01 Jun 2023 23:09:38 With everything going on in the world, Reid says, people are looking with a magnifying glass., This article has been updated to remove a translated quote from Home Alone: Girls Secret Party, Dua Lipa: from pop princess to Versace collaborator, ENHYPEN ride high with their new EP: Pressure makes us better artists, Stormzy: The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa, Beyonc is the greatest human who ever lived. Fans of the group and K-pop more broadly were surprised to hear Keeho speak candidly on the issue. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-fans-troll-emma-laird-for-posting-a-photo-of-swifts-ex-beau-joe-alwyn") Here is a rundown of some of the worst instances of cultural appropriation in K-Pop and their aftermath. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-is-one-of-the-highest-paid-entertainer-along-with-bad-bunny-and-others") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/jennifer-lopez-is-all-praise-for-kim-petras-on-women-in-music-honour") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/dionne-warwick-teases-a-duet-with-dolly-parton") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/billie-eilish-calls-out-trolls-says-they-are-women-hating-weirdos") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/travis-barker-gets-a-new-tattoo-that-resembles-kourtney-kardashians-eyes") While working on an upcoming book that dives into her experiences as a Black woman in the industry, Reid realised that she often made excuses for situations that wouldnt have happened to idols that werent Black. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/sam-smith-and-kim-petras-came-together-to-perform-unholy-on-snl") These instances of cultural appropriation happen during V-lives or in music videos and promotion stages (styling of outfits). nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/5-songs-taylor-swift-wrote-for-ex-beau-joe-alwyn") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/madonna-is-reportedly-planning-a-massive-40th-anniversary-tour") However, in an attempt to recreate the stars look, they dressed up in blackface, causing a major uproar. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/shawn-mendes-and-camila-cabello-seen-getting-close-at-swifts-eras-concert-in-new-jersey") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/billie-eilish-celebrates-easter-with-boyfriend-jesse-rutherford") And, while K-Pop has cemented its place in the music landscape, it is not immune to missteps every now and again. Ad Choices. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/lil-pump-is-all-set-to-tap-into-the-grand-theft-auto-metaverse") Keeho is right there is a responsibility as a global performer to ensure the respect of another culture. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/drake-is-impressed-by-dominic-fike-for-bodying-his-coachella-set") Looking through your comments; now our company has realized that we should be more careful through the preparation process. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rihanna-posts-photos-of-her-son-with-aap-rocky-for-the-first-time") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swifts-evolution-of-style-with-each-era") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/queens-performance-at-live-aid") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/keke-palmers-boyfriend-darius-daulton-shares-an-ultrasound-photo-of-their-baby") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/doja-cat-collaborates-with-sza-for-the-remix-of-kill-bill") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/pink-says-madonna-doesnt-like-her-and-heres-why") The way that the businesses run, things are very compartmentalised, adds Reid. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/megan-fox-deletes-photos-with-machine-gun-kelly-sparks-break-up-rumours") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-weeknd-is-enjoying-memes-about-him-killing-off-his-stage-name") Well be much more cautious about our future researching materials; so we can assure similar problems will not happen ever again. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kim-kardashian-reacts-to-katy-perrys-ugly-cry-face-comments-we-all-have-one") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/top-5-genres-of-the-music-industry") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/biopics-about-musicians-you-just-cant-miss") The team in charge of getting the song done doesnt do the concept. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/indy-yelich-lordes-sister-released-new-single-hometown") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/zara-larsson-has-released-the-music-video-for-her-new-track-cant-tame-her") But, just for future reference: an apology never hurt anybody, and neither did self-awareness. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/eminem-turned-down-8-million-fee-for-world-cup-performance-according-to-50-cent") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/travis-barker-to-get-surgery-before-going-on-the-blink-182-tour") For all of these improvements, though, there are instances like XRO, a new group whose debut song Welcome to My Jungleusedstereotypical Native American calling sounds and the lyrics Call like an Indian / Dance like an Indian / Go crazy, we are Indian, with a response that felt short. How K-pop is responding to its longstanding appropriation And as long as the movement calls for proactive action and awareness, not cancellation, the K-Pop industry will continue to stand strong. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/madonnas-biopic-that-was-set-to-star-julia-garner-as-the-iconic-singer-has-been-cancelled") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/john-mayers-solo-acoustic-tour-and-what-we-wish-his-setlist-will-look-like") - VICE nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/meghan-trainor-flaunts-her-baby-bump-in-a-dance-video") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/chloe-bailey-is-proud-that-she-and-sister-halle-can-shine-together-also-separate") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/britney-spears-wants-privacy-after-fans-called-cops-to-her-place-for-wellness-check") We regularly often see occasions of cultural appropriation and/or racism with K-pop stars. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/iggy-azalea-teases-new-music-and-says-scandalous-sh-t-is-on-the-way") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/marvel-producer-states-that-harry-styles-character-starfox-will-be-featured-in-upcoming-projects%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-us-experienced-a-surge-in-vinyl-sales-the-first-since-1991") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/drake-in-psychotic-bets-for-super-bowl-wagers-1million") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/billie-eilish-does-a-cover-of-hotline-bling-by-drake") Alongside the similarities in choreography and style between many black artists and K-Pop idols, the K-Pop industry does have a huge history of cultural appropriation, with many of the stars wearing locs, braids, and other black hairstyles. But not everything has been so blatant. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/emily-ratajkowski-opens-up-about-the-kiss-with-harry-styles") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/megan-fox-addresses-machine-gun-kelly-cheating-rumours-after-returning-to-instagram") Victory Companys rookie boy group NTXfaced backlash for cultural appropriation shortly after their debut. Its a hard transition for others who have never experienced other cultures. She says she doesnt fault the industry so far, but with the current international pressure of the Black Lives Matter movement, theres no excuse not to try to improve things from now on. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/top-gun-maverick-wins-the-best-sound-award-at-the-2023-oscars") WebWhy do Kpop groups have no issue with appropriating elements of Chinese culture like Bruce Lee/Jeet Kune (NCT Kick It), Vixx Shangri-la, Gidle Hwaa, or Kingdom's Karma when in the opposite direction, any mention of kimchi/paocai or hanbok/hanfu triggers Korean outrage? nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/louis-tomlinsons-documentary-all-of-those-voices-will-be-released-in-theatres") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/wiz-khalifa-said-hed-go-in-a-verzuz-battle-against-kid-cudi-and-lil-wayne"), 5 Times K-Pop Made Cultural Appropriation a Trend. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/adele-about-shakiras-bzrp-music-sessions-vol-53-performance-on-fallon-her-ex-is-in-trouble") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-daughter-malti-marie-chopra-makes-her-event-debut") I was furious. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/niall-horan-teases-another-album-with-a-song-snippet-and-a-cryptic-website") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kim-petras-teases-a-new-collaboration-alone-with-nicki-minaj") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/dua-lipa-shows-off-new-beau-romain-gavras-at-the-cannes-red-carpet") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/beyonce-celebrated-mothers-day-during-her-renaissance-tour") Once again, fans called out YG Entertainment for their lack of sensitivity and awareness. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/nick-jonas-confirms-completion-of-the-next-jonas-brothers-album") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-weeknd-becomes-the-first-artist-to-reach-100-million-monthly-listeners-on-spotify") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swifts-the-era-tour-is-a-superhit-with-marcus-mumford-joining-her-for-cowboy-like-me") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/doja-cat-thinks-its-incredibly-disrespectful-to-compare-her-shaved-head-with-britney-spears") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/priyanka-chopra-reveals-her-favourite-song-from-the-album-by-the-jonas-brothers") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/offset-celebrates-mothers-day-with-cardi-b-showers-her-with-love-and-luxury-gifts") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/whats-up-pop-news/perfect-songs-for-when-you-are-going-through-the-worst-heartbreak-of-your-life") Ronrinesu Yes, I agree with you about the nuance. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/nicki-minaj-is-a-sight-to-behold-in-her-violet-outfit-at-trinidad-carnival-2023") One was worn byHyunjin. Fans continuously reached out to K-Pop idols and I cant stand when fans make up excuses for these idols. I still am. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/lana-del-reys-father-calls-himself-the-first-nepo-daddy") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/matty-healy-was-seen-at-taylor-swifts-nashville-eras-tour-show-amid-dating-rumours") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/joe-jonas-shares-a-heartfelt-post-for-sophie-turner-on-her-birthday") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/blackpinks-jennie-stuns-everyone-in-chanel-for-her-debut-appearance-at-cannes-film-festival") . nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-impact-of-hip-hop-on-the-music-industry") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/playlist-for-your-girls-night") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/a-new-year-but-our-same-old-obsession-with-music") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/drakes-music-video-for-jumbotron-sh-t-poppin-shows-his-luxurious-lifestyle") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/louis-tomlinson-has-the-most-one-direction-writing-credits") At first, I used to think its because they dont have enough knowledge to understand why what theyre doing is wrong, but it kept happening, even after we called out various companies. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/olivia-rodrigo-teases-new-music-on-the-two-year-anniversary-of-drivers-license") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/calvin-harris-announces-an-immersive-gig-on-tiktok-live") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/playlist-for-a-calming-long-drive") Such incidents have either been met with deafening silence from the perpetrators and their record label or defensive posts and feeble excuses of ignorance made by the idols and their fanbases. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/taylor-swift-responds-to-a-letter-from-a-seven-year-old-fan-at-a-concert") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/red-hot-chili-peppers-chad-smith-performs-in-front-of-17-people-at-a-surprise-australian-pub-set") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/twenty-one-pilots-announce-vessel-vinyl-box-set-for-its-10th-anniversary") South Korean K-Pop group NATURE have addressed the cultural appropriation controversy their latest song was involved in. We received no apology for it, Nish says. . These concept photos for Kiss the World, the title track onFull of Lovescapes, featured the members dressed inoutfits to represent various countries, including Korea. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/rihanna-pre-gaming-in-sporty-savage-x-fenty-collection-for-super-bowl") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/ai-generated-kanye-west-style-verse-goes-viral") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/emma-myers-who-starred-in-wednesday-is-a-huge-seventeen-fan") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/bts-j-hope-announces-solo-single-on-the-street-and-begins-military-enlistment-process") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/kristen-stewart-is-all-set-to-direct-three-of-boygenius-music-videos") This K-Pop Girl Group Is Being Accused Of Appropriating Indian Culture The group has come under fire after performing a song that fans have deemed racist. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/madonna-takes-a-trip-down-memory-lane-revisits-her-iconic-cone-bra") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/mark-ronson-reveals-how-he-persuaded-dua-lipa-to-appear-on-the-barbie-soundtrack") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/selena-gomez-becomes-the-most-followed-woman-on-instagram-wants-to-hug-all-400-million") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/katy-perry-calls-north-west-onstage-at-the-dance-party-in-vegas") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/shakira-sings-szas-kill-bill-on-valentines-day-following-her-break-up-with-gerard-pique") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/ed-sheeran-says-he-is-super-proud-of-harry-styles-calls-him-the-biggest-solo-artist-in-the-world") Yuehua Entertainment later retracted the image and issued this statement: Meet The K-Pop Idol Who Debuted And Disappeared In Less Than A Month, ELAST Left The Venue Crying: Fans Expose MC Entertainment For Allegedly Scamming Them, LE SSERAFIMs Upcoming Album Design For UNFORGIVEN Has Become A Hot Topic For All The Wrong Reasons, Fans Raise Concerns For Kep1ers Huening Bahiyyih After Spotting Bruises, Allah (God in Islam) written on it in Arabic. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/demi-lovato-says-hollywood-had-a-negative-impact-on-their-eating-disorder-asks-fans-to-seek-help") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/harry-styles-helps-fan-propose-to-his-girlfriend-during-his-love-on-tour") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/calvin-harris-and-ellie-gouldings-miracle-wins-the-u-k-chart-race") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/queen-launch-50-week-youtube-series-honouring-live-legacy") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/michael-b-jordan-claims-that-drake-is-the-greatest-rapper-of-all-time") Want more from Teen Vogue? nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/michelle-yeoh-is-excited-to-film-wicked-with-ariana-grande-and-cynthia-erivo") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/the-winners-from-2023-oscars") Fixing these issues should be a priority as K-pop continues to expand. nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/musicals-that-left-us-all-speechless") nextPages.push("https://indigomusic.com/pop-cultures/joe-jonas-teases-a-new-song-wings-by-the-jonas-brothers-from-the-studio") How K-pop gets away with cultural appropriation of R&B, hip hop and bubblegum pop | South China Morning Post K-pop groups such as BTS have copied Asian and Western musical trends and genres, just as South Korean industry has taken overseas technology and improved on it. 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