The Korea JoongAng Daily sums up the main arguments brought forward by ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin and HYBE as well as the prevalent reaction shown online.

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No two queen bees in a HYBE: The claims, accusations, rebuttals so far

K-pop boy band Big Ocean, comprised of young men with hearing impairments, prevails over obstacles to debut as Korea's first "barrier-free" idol group, emphasizing hope and positivity in their music and striving to break down societal barriers.

Big Ocean, first K-pop act with hearing impairments, makes 'music for everyone'

Parastar Entertainment is launching the first K-pop trio with hearing impairments, Big Ocean, to challenge social stereotypes. The group's debut aims to promote inclusion and break down prejudices against people with disabilities.

Disabilities are embraced at Parastar Entertainment, the one and only in Korea

SM Entertainment has collaborated with Samsung Medical Center to provide vocal and dance lessons from K-pop trainers to children recovering from implant surgeries through the SMile WoW Art School initiative.

SM Entertainment helps children with hearing impairments through K-pop

It's election season in Korea, and here are five points that any K-pop singer or celebrity in Korea would be wise to keep in mind to avoid causing a stir — or else be prepared to give an apology.

No colors or hand gestures during elections: 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities 

BTS's RM posted a series of photos on Sunday to Instagram, taking time out from his military service to enjoy the fine arts.

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BTS member RM takes time off military service to enjoy art

The anonymous owner of G-Dragon's "Youth is Flower" artwork pulled it from the auction at the last minute, according to Seoul Auction.

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G-Dragon's artwork pulled from auction by owner

The Korean government’s K-tourism Roadshow has made its stop in Tokyo. Korean food trucks, beauty salon booths, K-pop dance performances, and a “talk show” hosted by actor Bae In-hyuk will take place in Yebisu Garden Place over the weekend.

Tokyo turns K-razy as K-tourism roadshow arrives with food, beauty and K-pop

Taylor Swift hasn't returned to Korea in 13 years due to lack of suitable (read, large enough) venues and lower local popularity due to cultural norms and trends. Will Swift and Korea ever, ever, ever get back together?

[WHY] Are Taylor Swift and Korea ever ever ever getting back together?

Need a painting for your wall? G-Dragon’s marker and spray paint art piece “Youth is Flower” could be yours for an auction price starting at 30 million won ($22,540). 

G-Dragon's 'Youth is Flower' artwork heads to auction starting at $23,000

K-pop companies are creating a variety of content using their artists in an effort to sustain business models without exhausting their stars. While some games based on K-pop met with success, others have struggled — so what truly makes them succeed?

Winning the K-pop game: BTS isn't the magic loot box

As the made-in-Korea music genre continues to grow each year, its Korean-ness is becoming increasingly replaced with diverse cultures and languages. But does this mean it’s time for K-pop to drop its prefix and dive into the pop music world at large?

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