Kiss of Life addressed backlash after their 50 Cent-themed livestream was slammed for blackfishing and cultural appropriation, calling the experience "a valuable learning experience." ...

But this past week has felt especially notable to some people because of the near back-to-back timing of these scandals.

Netizens across the internet express their frustrations with KPOP groups using cultural appropriation for clout. From20 seems to be the latest artist being called out for the same.

Based on his colorful, lyrical, childlike landscapes of wildflowers, forests and Korea’s Mount Seorak, one might think South Korean artist Kim Chong Hak’s is far younger than his 88 years.