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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
KISS OF LIFE member Julie is under fire yet again as a diss track is shared after the previous controversy
KISS OF LIFE has recently been gearing up for a comeback amid controversies, backlash, and an alleged boycott. They have managed to make the headlines in a negative light yet again as group member Julie shares a snippet of a song from their album. KISS OF LIFE'S Julie under fire for dropping diss track trailer Recently, as the group has been releasing photos and videos of their upcoming comeback with the album '224,' Julie has been criticized by netizens after sharing a snippet. The idol used a popular video streaming platform in order to share what seems to be a short clip from a diss track from their upcoming album. Netizens criticize Julie and the group Netizens took to social media platforms to criticize the group for deciding to release a diss track, especially as the group is still reeling back from their cultural appropriation scandal. Specifically, the lyrics from the snippet enraged netizens online. The lyrics of the song read, 'You don't like me, that's fine. You don't like me; k, bye. You don't like me, then why…' One commented, 'This has to be a joke, right? Who thought this was a good idea, omg? Now that I think about it, it's probably the same one that thought that live stream theme was a good idea…' while another said, 'All they needed to do was shut up for a bit, and that's it. This makes it so much worse.' Fans of the group come to their defense While many called Julie and the group out for deciding to release a diss track, many of their fans came to the artists' defense. Many cited that the song could have been made way before the controversy came to light and that removing it last minute could've had way more negative repercussions for the group. One fan updated that 'it was most likely made before the whole thing happened, but not cutting it from the album might just dig their graves deeper,' while another shared that 'that means they'd have to remove the song from the album, physical CDs, and lyric books and then remake everything again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo I doubt they'd do that, especially since this song shouldn't be easily misinterpreted.' Many even pointed out that it was not even a diss track, as one pointed out that 'And y'all fall for it every single time; that's what makes it worse. The lyrics say, 'You don't like me; then why do you wish we were making love in your mind all the time?' So how's that a diss? It's clearly about exes.' About the KISS OF LIFE cultural appropriation controversy Earlier this year, K-pop girl group KISS OF LIFE came under fire after a video of their live stream went viral online. The members were caught mimicking stereotypical behavior that is associated with Black people. The members were even dressed up in 'hip-hop' attire, which consisted of chunky gold jewelry and cornrow hairstyles as well. After the video went viral, the group faced a lot of backlash, had to issue a formal apology, and even had to pull out of performing at this year's KCON LA concert as well. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
KISS OF LIFE's Julie faces backlash for allegedly dropping snippet of diss track amid cultural appropriation scandal
KISS OF LIFE is set to make their comeback with their upcoming mini album 224. Ahead of that, Julie released a snippet of the upcoming release on TikTok. New songs generally excite fans right? But not this one. The song was alleged to be a diss track and fans were infuriated with the timing of the release as it came amid the group's cultural appropriation scandal. However, a lot of her fans rallied to defend the artist, claiming the accusations to be baseless. Julie 's recently released preview of KISS OF LIFE 's new song got viral on X (formerly Twitter), but not for the reasons they might have hoped. The group faced backlash for allegedly releasing a diss track. The timing of the release only added to the hate train, as they were already under scrutiny for a previous controversy of black culture appropriation. The song featured the following lines– You don't like me, that's fine You don't like me, k bye You don't like me, then why Check out fan reactions to KISS OF LIFE's new track The lyrics of the song led many to believe that KISS OF LIFE was assertively stating they're unbothered by the public's criticism surrounding cultural appropriation. Following their removal from the KCON LA 2025 lineup, some saw this song as a direct response to the backlash they've faced. Concerned fans argued that, "the worst possible thing kiof could do after their controversy is release a hater diss track." They felt that it would only add fuel to the fire. Is KISS OF LIFE's new song actually a diss track As the quintet received hate for allegedly dropping a diss track, KISS OF LIFE fans defended them by shedding light on the next line of the song. According to them and also as per Julie's past statement, the song was 'dedicated to all the exes that broke our hearts.' The line that confirmed the same was– "Do you wish we then why do you wish we were making love in your mind all the time?" Fans accused haters of wanting to "cancel them (the girl group) over anything atp (at this point)." This instance showed that even after the group members' multiple apologies, people are still not ready to forgive and forget their alleged mocking of black culture.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Kiss of Life to return with fourth EP '224' next month
The K-pop girl group often called a 'miracle from a small agency' will be dropping their fourth EP '224' on June 9, Kiss of Life's agency S2 Entertainment announced Monday. The teaser video, released via the company's official YouTube channel at midnight, opens with a close-up of Haneul's face, followed by captivating visuals of the other members standing under dramatic lighting. The striking imagery and atmospheric sound design heighten expectations for the upcoming release. Since its debut, Kiss of Life has explored the theme of 'freedom' through music and visuals. With '224,' anticipation is building around the message the group will deliver in this next chapter. Meanwhile, the group is set to hold an encore concert for its first world tour, 'Kiss Road,' at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on July 19 and 20 'The tour began in Seoul and went on to span the globe. We ask for your continued support and anticipation for what Kiss of Life will bring to the stage as it returns to where it all started,' S2 Entertainment said in a statement, Thursday. Kiss of Life kicked off its world tour last October at Olympic Hall in Seoul and has since connected with fans across the US, Europe and Asia. On May 7, the group also released a special digital album titled 'Kiss Road,' capturing their growth as artists and the close bonds they built with their fandom, Kissy, during the tour.
TimesLIVE
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Nissan abandons plan for $1.1bn EV battery plant in southern Japan
Nissan Motor said on Friday it would abandon a plan to build a $1.1bn (R20,069,224,230) factory for electric vehicle batteries on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu, marking the latest change of plans for the troubled carmaker. Japan's third-biggest carmaker had announced in January the plan for a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in the city of Kitakyushu that was set to create about 500 jobs with an investment of ¥153.3bn (R19,153,837,500). "Nissan is taking immediate turnaround actions and exploring all options to recover its performance," the company said about the decision, indicating a willingness at Nissan to scale back its domestic market ambitions. "After careful consideration of the investment efficiency, we have decided to cancel the construction of a new LFP battery plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture." The Japanese government had earmarked a subsidy of up to ¥55.7bn (R6,983,632,580) for the project. The plant was supposed to start supply in July 2028 or later and have an annual production capacity of 5GWh, materials posted on Japan's industry ministry's website showed. New CEO Ivan Espinosa, who took over from Makoto Uchida last month, is restructuring Nissan's operations. The company is shedding employees, reducing production capacity and closing plants. Nissan said last month it expects a record net loss of ¥700bn (R12,764,640,000,000) to ¥750bn (R94,042,200,000) for the financial year that ended in March due to impairment charges. The company is set to provide its outlook for the financial year and update on its recovery actions when it announces full-year financial results on Tuesday.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Montana Senators back Indigenous Peoples' Day legislation
Montana Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Missoula, delivers the rebuttal to the governor's State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2025. (Micah Drew/ Daily Montanan) Salish and Kootenai Sen. Shane Morigeau said the conversation around recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day in Montana has changed during the years. The Missoula Democrat introduced similar measures during the 2021 and 2023 sessions, but both failed to make it to the Senate floor for a vote. 'I think I got yelled at last session,' Morigeau told his colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday. 'So I'm happy this dynamic has finally changed.' Morigieau introduced Senate Bill 224 to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday of October as a legal holiday in Montana, in addition to recognizing Columbus Day the same day. The bill passed out of the Senate State Administration Committee in a 6-3 vote last week after a hearing Morigeau said was one of the best he'd ever had in the Capitol. While previous efforts to recognize the holiday focused on the harms Christopher Columbus brought on the Indigenous communities living in the Americas half a millennia ago, Morigeau said conversations this session have focused on celebrating the ancestral lineage of all Montanans. 'It's a day that is shaped and molded by each community and how each community wants to celebrate the day,' he told his colleagues. 'I think what this bill does is it really asks people to look in the mirror and just learn about yourself, learn about others, and take the time to celebrate each other.' The biggest change to the legislation from previous versions is sharing the holiday with Christopher Columbus Day, rather than replacing it entirely. Longtime legislator Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, told reporters before the Senate floor session that he was optimistic the bill would pass, even when it had been repeatedly voted down in the past, because supporters decided they have to 'give a little.' 'If that's the compromise that's going to happen, then so be it,' Windy Boy said. 'I mean Columbus just came here in 1492. We've been here centuries and centuries and generations and generations ago. Why can't we recognize that?' The co-celebration of the two holidays in October is done in Rhode Island, Nebraska and Alabama, while four states and Washington D.C. have established Indigenous Peoples' Day as a standalone state holiday. Morigeau said organizers for Indigenous Peoples' Day in Montana have met twice a month for the last two years to discuss how to properly recognize the shared heritage of Montanans. He said thousands of Montanans already celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with many cities recognizing it, and this bill gives individuals the chance to 'celebrate what they want.' Sen. Daniel Zolnikov, R-Billings, said history is complicated but doesn't always have to be a 'one side's right, one side's wrong' decision. 'I think this is an easy win, where we can, you know, do what you want and maybe you can indulge in both sides of the coin instead of choosing one or the other,' he said. 'You can say, 'You know, we are all here because of Columbus and that history, but other people were here prior.' Everybody wins.' The legislation faces a final procedural vote in the Senate on Wednesday and will head to the House for further consideration. 'I know there's a heavy emphasis on Montana Native, because there's a lot of Montana Native people here, Indigenous people here that have tribes and roots here,' Morigeau said. 'But I genuinely mean it when we're trying to celebrate the shared history and values of all Montanans … We do pride ourselves on our past.' The bill made one additional change to recognized state holidays by updating 'Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays' to 'Presidents' Day.'
