While news outlets everywhere are covering what happened, here we take a different angle. What does this mean for the future of NewJeans? Will the group continue as four members, welcome someone new, or eventually disband? Let’s look at the possibilities and the reasons behind each one.

From secret dates to industry chaos, here are the K-pop idol scandals that shook the year!

For a long time, the K-pop machine, as we know it, has been heavily criticized for the harsh and rigid control it exerts on artists to maintain the manufactured perfection image. However, K-pop's latest controversy is Cherry. Cherry is a former contestant from Mnet's Boys24, and they have declared themselves a trans woman. This isn't just a personal revelation; it's a defiant middle finger to an industry that thrives on strict gender roles and marketable fantasies.