Here’s a complete look at why these stars became the most hated K-pop idols of 2026 and the truth behind the backlash.
Jennie (BLACKPINK)
In July 2024, Jennie was seen vaping near the staff during makeup application. She apologized for vaping, but she faced backlash for being disrespectful and unprofessional for smoking near staff. She is always targeted for being a lazy dancer and her bold fashion choices.
Jisoo (BLACKPINK)
Nitizens often hate her for her acting and label her as “expressionless” and “stiff.” Moreover, people don’t like her singing, and she has been criticized for years because of it. And even her own fandom says that she is talentless.
Karina (aespa)
Dating news with actor Lee Jae‑wook sparked intense backlash. Karina posted a handwritten apology to fans. Some fans defended her right to date.
Sakura (LE SSERAFIM)
At the 2024 Coachella music festival, netizens heavily criticized LE SSERAFIM’s live performance. Fans criticize that after spending 14 years in the industry, Sakura’s vocals haven’t matched her level of fame.
Winter (Aespa)
Because of December 2025 dating rumors with Jungkook, Winter has faced aggressive campaigns from both fandoms. Protest trucks and legal actions by SM Entertainment have marked this as one of the year’s most intense controversies.
Belle (KISS OF LIFE )
Belle was recently criticized for a dance move in the song “Who Is She.” Some fans felt that the neck-grabbing choreography overly sexualized the performance for the younger audience.
Lisa (BLACKPINK)
In 2023, she performed at a famous adult cabaret like Crazy Horse, which is one of the reasons netizens criticize her. Fans are split between “her body, her choice” and “idol image” arguments.
Wonyoung (IVE)
Fans hate her for everything: how she eats, stands, or smiles in ending fairy shots, and they label her as “pick me.”
Is There Specific Criteria for List of Hated K-pop Idols?
There is no specific ranking of hated K-pop idols. Just fans criticize them based on certain dance moves, clips, controversies, scandals, or anything else. Netizens hate them, but at the same scale, fandoms always protect their idols.
