KBS banned Block B's songs
28 Jan – Korean Hip hop idol group Block B is already facing numerous obstacles for their comeback, and one of the obstructions seemed to be coming from KBS.
According to Kpopstarz website, the broadcasting network has deemed Block B's tracks "Did You or Did You Not" and "LOL" as unfit for broadcast, stating "vulgar expressions" as the reason.
The broadcast station stated that "Did You or Did You Not" brings to mind the question people ask when referring to sex: "Did you do it, or not?" Meanwhile, "LOL" contains the word "ggondae" in the lyrics (which is usually used as a slang referring to elders with a negative connotation).
Fans have expressed their outrage and refuted that "ggondae" is a word that was definitely heard on KBS' drama "God of Study", and also used in SBS's "Protect the Boss". They argued that it is unfair for the station to only impose such a standard on the music industry when the word is being broadcast publicly on dramas. They also spoke out for "Did You or Did You Not" stating, "It is not right for a song to be judged vulgar only due to the title."
On 26 January, Delly Boi, who co-wrote the song "Did You or Did You Not" to express his frustration with KBS' decision on Twitter. He wrote, "'Did You or Did You Not' doesn't mean 'did you have sex, or did you not'. it's supposed to mean 'Did you say it or did you not'. Do I need to explain everything, KBS high ranking officials?"
In protest to KBS' decision, fans have taken to creating a petition online titled, "We request the revision of KBS's deliberation on Block B's new songs". The petition aims to gain 10,000 signatures by 1 April.
