7 Songs by YG Entertainment Group Banned by KBS, Some Considered Violating Regulations

Kapanlagi.com - Songs from K-pop groups originating from YG Entertainment, such as BLACKPINK, WINNER, and iKON, have faced bans from airing on KBS, one of the largest television stations in South Korea. Although these songs have achieved international success and dominated various music charts, some of them are considered to violate strict broadcasting regulations. The reasons for these bans are related to various issues, such as the mention of specific brand names to the use of profanity or sensitive content.

KBS, as the main broadcasting institution, has strict policies regarding the lyrics of songs that can air on their platform. One of the most frequently enforced regulations is Article 46, which prohibits the use of trademarks in song lyrics that could lead to hidden advertising. Not only that, the use of profanity or references deemed inappropriate for viewers is also a reason why some K-pop songs have been forced to be banned.

Here are seven songs from YG Entertainment artists that have been blocked by KBS, along with the reasons behind this controversial decision.

1. Pink Venom - BLACKPINK

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The song "Pink Venom" by BLACKPINK was released on August 19, 2022, and achieved great success by dominating global charts, including Billboard Global and Global Excl. US. However, despite its success, KBS banned the song from airing on television.

The main reason for this ban is due to the mention of famous brand names such as Coco (Chanel) and Celine in its lyrics. KBS stated that "Pink Venom" violates Article 46 regarding Advertising Effect Restrictions based on the South Korean Broadcasting Act, which prohibits brand mentions in content that can function as hidden advertisements.

2. Everyday - WINNER

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The song "Everyday" by WINNER was also banned by KBS for being considered to have a negative influence. One word in the song's lyrics, 'lotto (lottery)', is deemed to imply gambling, which does not comply with existing broadcasting guidelines.

Despite the ban, "Everyday" still achieved great success and dominated digital charts in South Korea. In a short time, the song reached the top position on iTunes in several countries. This shows that even without airing on KBS, the song still has a strong appeal among K-pop fans.

3. Holup! - Bobby iKON

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The song "Holup!" by Bobby from iKON was blocked by KBS for several reasons related to the content of its lyrics. The song contains profanity, derogatory terms, references to Japan, as well as mentions of certain brands that violate broadcasting policies.

Additionally, "Holup!" was also deemed to contain excessive references to alcohol consumption, which is considered inconsistent with the values that the Korean television station wants to convey. KBS felt that this song was not suitable for airing as it could negatively influence the audience's perception.

4. We Like 2 Party - BIGBANG

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BIGBANG is known for their distinctive music style, and the song "We Like 2 Party" became one of their major hits. However, this song was banned from airing on KBS due to the use of profanity and brand mentions in its lyrics.

Nevertheless, "We Like 2 Party" managed to sell over 500,000 digital copies in the first week after its release. This shows that despite the ban, the song still received a positive response from listeners, who enjoyed BIGBANG's music regardless of the existing controversy.

5. Mantra - Jennie BLACKPINK

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The song "Mantra" by Jennie BLACKPINK was banned from airing by KBS on October 23 due to mentioning several trademarks in its lyrics. This violates Article 46 of the Broadcasting Review Regulation, which governs the prohibition of hidden advertising within songs.

Additionally, the mention of brand names in lyrics, as seen in this song, has sparked protests from parties who believe that it can create a negative influence, especially for younger viewers.

6. Click Clack - BABYMONSTER

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BABYMONSTER also faced a similar situation, where their song titled "Click Clack" was blocked by KBS. The main reason for this ban is that the song's lyrics mention various luxury brands, such as Ferrari and Cartier.

This violates Article 46 of the Broadcasting Review Regulation, which prohibits the mention of brands or products in songs that can serve as a form of hidden advertising. Nevertheless, BABYMONSTER still managed to attract the attention of many listeners even though this song could not air on KBS.

7. Boombayah - BLACKPINK

7 Songs by YG Entertainment that were Banned by KBS (credit: instagram/blackpinkofficial)

BLACKPINK's legendary debut song, "Boombayah," was also not exempt from being banned by KBS. This song was blocked because it mentions "Henny," a term referring to the liquor brand Hennessy, as well as the use of inappropriate language.

With this ban, "Boombayah," which has become a global hit, still shows how strict the broadcasting standards are in South Korea, where KBS feels that lyrics containing references to alcohol and harsh language are not suitable for television.

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