10 Banned K-pop MVs

Do you think K-pop is all about aegyo and innocence? Well, here is a list of 10 banned K-pop music videos to make you think otherwise:

1. "Nice Body"- Hyomin



T-ara's Hyomin, without a doubt, looks gorgeous in this music video, however, KBS station could not care less. The hip swirl towards the end is what this MV banned.

2. "Full Moon"- Sunmi



Sunmi's "Full Moon" was banned for its sexual choreography. She was even forced to change it in order to perform this single at KBS, SBS, and MBC live.

3. "Up&Down"- EXID



One of my favorite K-pop groups, EXID! Unfortunately, they were banned for the hip thrust and booty shaking choreography.

4. "Joker"- Dalshabet



Besides the sexual choreography, Dalshabet's "Joker" was mainly banned for lyrical reasons. The word “좆” (pronounced“jot”) sounds similar to “조”(pronounced “joh”), which is a vulgar slur that refers to a particular part of the male anatomy. 

5. "Vibrato"- Stellar



Banned for sexual choreography (nothing new) and vaginal symbolism.

6. "Mommae"- Jay Park



"Mommae" was banned for se-ah, forget it! The video speaks for itself.

7. "Sorry I Was Busy"- Infinite H



This short single by INFINITE was banned from airing on KBS station for its profanity and incorporation of Japanese lyrics, which is a big no-no.

8. "One More"- Fiestar



Fiestar's "One More" was banned mainly due to its lyrics, which hint at a sexual threesome. Uh-oh.

9. "Bae Bae"- Big Bang



"Bae Bae" by K-Pop boy band powerhouse, Big Bang was banned for its "not-so-subtle" symbolism...I mean, do you see that syringe seen???

10. "Tough Cookie"- Zico



"Tough Cookie" by Block B's Zico received international criticism for its homophobic and racial slurs. At 3:18, the Confederate flag can be seen on his jacket.


Source: Koreaboo and YouTube