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7 Korean Entertainment Industry News in 2024 Becomes the Spotlight, Controversies and Actions That Shook Reputation

7 Korean Entertainment Industry News in 2024 Becomes the Spotlight, Controversies and Actions That Shook Reputation

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7 Korean Entertainment Industry News in 2024 Becomes the Spotlight, Controversies and Actions That Shook Reputation

The Korean entertainment industry continues to experience rapid development, but alongside that, there are also various controversies shaking this community. The year 2024 has seen some shocking 'scandals', ranging from sexual offense cases to criticism of live vocal quality.

What are the 'scandals' that have been in the spotlight in 2024, which will end in a few months?

 

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On August 28, NCT's agency, SM Entertainment, announced that Taeil has left the group as he is under investigation for unspecified sexual offenses. The police have stated that Taeil has been under investigation since June and the victim in this case is an adult woman.

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On the night of August 6, Suga fell outside the luxurious Nine One Hannam complex in Hannam-dong after riding an electric bike while intoxicated. The police found him and guided Suga to the nearest police station, where blood tests showed that his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. There were no injuries in this incident. Korean media has reported that the police investigation into Suga's DUI has been completed, and the case is expected to be sent to court soon.

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In April, Korean media reported that HYBE had asked Min Hee Jin to resign as CEO of the subsidiary label ADOR due to a power struggle. HYBE had found evidence that Min Hee Jin was trying to leave HYBE and take ADOR as a separate entity. After months of public debate, Min Hee Jin has now been dismissed from her position as CEO and replaced by Ju Young Kim, an HR expert. Min Hee Jin, who claims that her dismissal was unfair, will handle a creative role in ADOR.

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In March, actors Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol were involved in a relationship controversy that also involved Ryu Jun Yeol's ex-girlfriend, Girl’s Day actress Hyeri.

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Haechan and Johnny of NCT are accused of having intimate relations with three women, two of whom are NCT fans. Additionally, Haechan and Johnny are also suspected of using drugs at the time. SM Entertainment has denied the rumors and threatened to take legal action against the perpetrators.

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LE SSERAFIM made their debut on the Sahara stage at the Coachella 2024 music festival on Saturday (4/13/2024). Although they performed spectacular songs, the group faced criticism over their singing quality. 

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In July, Jennie was seen in a video showing her smoking an e-cigarette indoors while in Capri, Italy. The laws in Capri are very strict against smoking indoors. Additionally, Jennie was also involved in controversy for smoking near staff members. Jennie has apologized for the incident in an official statement released by her agency.