The K-Pop entertainment world in 2024 was dominated by hot and controversial stories that spread and were discussed. From sexual assault cases, dating scandals to management company conflicts involving artists that became a hot topic and widely debated on social media and online entertainment forums. Here, Pancaindera presents a summary of the shocking stories that shook the South Korean entertainment industry throughout 2024.
HAECHAN and JOHNY, two members of the NCT group, were bombarded with criticism after their activities in group sex were revealed on social media. The revelation was made through an account on the X platform, which exposed several pictures of Haechan and Johny engaging in the unholy act with three women who were their fans. All five of them were accused of organizing a sex party at a hotel in Seoul. Not only that, the two celebrities were also reported to be involved in drug abuse during the activity. TAEIL, a former NCT member, shocked fans after being dropped from the group following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a woman whose identity was kept secret. The announcement was made by his management, SM Entertainment, on August 28, two months after Taeil began being investigated by police regarding the allegations. SM entertainment also stated in a statement that the singer's contract was terminated on October 15. SAKURA, a member of the LE SSERAFIM group, was among those who received the most criticism and condemnation from netizens due to her singing performance at the Coachella music festival in the United States in April. Even all members of the group were 'heated' when compared by netizens with the Malaysian girl group, Dolla, who were said to be far more excellent at live singing