2026年9月10日

K-pop Male Idol Allegedly Called a Female Staffer “Fat”—Workers from Three Major TV Networks File a Collective Complaint

(Seoul, Feb 15) Kim Gyeon-woo, a member of the Korean audition-born boy group “ALPHA DRIVE ONE” (ALD...

(Seoul, Feb 15) Kim Gyeon-woo, a member of the Korean audition-born boy group “ALPHA DRIVE ONE” (ALD1), has come under public scrutiny following allegations related to his personal conduct. Several individuals on social media who claim to be staff from Korea’s major broadcasters (MBC, KBS, and SBS) alleged that Kim showed poor attitude at work and made inappropriate remarks toward production crews, sparking debate about his professionalism and character.

One post claimed that during the filming of KBS’s variety show 2 Days & 1 Night, Kim lost his temper and displayed frustration toward staff. Others alleged he acted coldly and ignored crew members while sharing an elevator with other group members.

A person identifying herself as a female staff member further claimed she was insulted with body-shaming language and was unfairly blamed over a prop-related issue, leaving her feeling distressed.

The allegations have triggered strong reactions online. While many expressed dissatisfaction, some users cautioned that the posts could involve exaggeration or smear attempts and urged the public to wait for further clarification. Some self-identified industry observers also claimed such rumors have circulated previously.

As of now, Kim’s agency has not issued a public response.

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Japan Releases Fifth Batch of Rice Reserves to Curb Surging Prices

To tackle soaring rice prices caused by crop shortages due to extreme heat, the Japanese government initiated its fifth round of rice reserve releases on June 11, distributing 120,000 tons of rice harvested in 2021. If fully purchased by retailers, another 100,000 tons from the 2020 harvest will follow. Previous releases have sparked nationwide buying frenzies, with long queues and overnight waits reported in several regions.

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