Kiss of Life Publicly Apologizes for ‘Hip-Hop’-Themed Live After Fan Criticism

Kiss of Life Publicly Apologizes for ‘Hip-Hop’-Themed Live After Fan Criticism

Kiss of Life members appeared on screen donning stereotypical hip-hop attire, including diamond and gold chains, hoop earrings, snapbacks, and even cornrows.

KARD BM Underfire For Using Racial Slurs During TikTok Live - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine

Credit: DSP Media As of late, issues regarding racism in K-pop are rising. International fans are feeling disrespected amid growing concerns regarding K-Pop idols using racist slurs, inappropriate mannerisms, perpetuating stereotypes and culture appropriation. After the debacle regarding KISS OF LIFE pretending to be “black” and throwing an old-school Hip Hop themed birthday party live stream that was met with backlash almost immediately, BM of …

BLACKSWAN's Fatou Seemingly Calls Out KISS OF LIFE — Earning Mixed Reations

After KISS OF LIFE's apology for their cultural appropriation live stream, BLACKSWAN's Fatou has seemingly called the group out.

The K-pop Kiss of Life women’s group offered public apologies after the controversy generated by a live broadcast on April 2, in the framework of Julie’s 25th birthday. The broadcast, which adopted an aesthetic inspired by the hip-hop of the old school, was harshly criticized by the group’s followers, who accused the artists of engaging in a “cultural scoff” by wearing stereotyped attire and attitudes linked to African American culture. Live-str…

Alina Amin Tue., April 8, 2025 - 10:02 AM Tags K-Pop Rap Hip-Hop Culture Appropriation Racism Criticism Apology Channel (formerly: article type) News Teaser Text The K-Pop band Kiss of Life threw a "hip-hop birthday" Page sections The K-Pop band Kiss of Life is currently facing a controversy. Fans and internet users are accusing the quartet of culturally appropriating hip-hop culture and behaving in a racist manner. Now, the musicians have poste…