Some of the worst scandals to hit K-Pop are those that delay a comeback or somehow “taint” it. With fans leaving the fandom or some feeling disappointed, the group’s comeback may not have been the strongest. Whether the scandal was legitimate or not, it still stung those involved.
Check them out below.
1. T-ARA – “Day by Day”
Starting the list with one of the biggest K-Pop scandals, TAREThe return of ‘Day by Day’ got bad press after the member Hwa Young claimed that she had been bullied by the other members.
This would be Hwayoung’s last comeback with the group, and the T-ARA members later claimed they were innocent despite the negative press.
2. Super Junior – “Black Suit”
Super JuniorThe November 2017 comeback “Black Suit” had a member siwon sit outside promotions.
Just a month before the release of “Black Suit”, Siwon’s family’s French bulldog, Bugsybit a neighbor and caused her death.
Siwon apologized following the scandal and did not participate in promotions for his To touch album.
I apologize to the affected family members who were in shock and pain. I am truly sorry to learn of the situation with my family’s dog that caused the death of the victim. I offer my sincere condolences to the deceased and bereaved families.
—Siwon
3. AB6IX – “The Answer”
The most recent scandal on this list, AB6IXBoss of youngmin left the band after his drunk driving incident on May 31, 2020.
This delayed the band’s comeback with “The Answer” until late June, and the members re-recorded the album. Youngmin issued an apology to everyone involved.
I am deeply embarrassed that the members who trained hard for this comeback, as well as the staff who worked hard, were harmed by my stupid and irresponsible mistake…
I am fully aware of the mistake I made and deeply regret it and reflect on my actions. I will accept all blame for my irreversible actions with my head down and think about it for as long as I live.
—Youngmin
4. MONSTA X – “Follow”
MONSTA X was in the middle of the “Follow” promos when wonho he was involved in marijuana charges. He left the group soon after and its members continued their performances despite the scandal.
I want to take this moment to sincerely apologize to the fans who have been supporting and supporting me all this time. Please continue to support MONSTA X. Members have nothing to do with the claims made. I hope everyone can support and encourage our members. Our members are great people and my problems shouldn’t hurt them.
—Wonho
Wonho was eventually cleared of all drug charges against him.
5. PENTAGON – “Naughty Boy”
PENTAGON“Naughty Boy” by was considered “overshadowed” by Hyuna Yes SUNRISE‘s dating news.
The relationship between HyunA and DAWN was revealed in August 2018 and PENTAGON was released. Thumbs up! September 10. News sites focused more on dating news than the group’s comeback.
The two later signed under psiwhile PENTAGON notably participated in reportit is way to the kingdom.
6. Read Hello – “Nobody”
Finally, while icon was not promoting at the time BIThe scandal of , published in read helloThe return of “Nobody”.
BI was suspected of trying to buy LSD and marijuana in 2016. The idol later admitted that although he had never used drugs, he had considered it in the past, c That’s why he decided to retire from iKON.
Despite the scandal, Lee Hi continued his promotions with a shorter version of the song which removed the rap parts.
BI later tested negative for the drugs.
7. (G)I-DLE “Last Dance”
“Last Dance” was a song released by (G)I-DLE in collaboration with fandom platform Universe. The song was released shortly after the Soojin bullying controversy forced the group to re-record the song while redistributing its parts.
Later, Soojin will officially leave the group.