KBS

KBS is facing scrutiny over broadcasting standards after banning IVE's song 'Bang Bang' due to explicit lyrics, while also being praised for its role in promoting K-pop through artist appearances and news coverage.

About KBS

KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) is a major public broadcasting network in South Korea.

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[--] Year: [-------------] +184%
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning KBS in the last [--] hours which is down 8.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [---]
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1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-16

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@kbskpop	[--]	[----------]	[--]	[-------]
@kbswlatino	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]
@bch_changho	[--]	[------]	[--]	[-------]

Sentiment: 94%

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Current Value: 94%
Daily Average: 90%
[--] Month: 93% +2%
[--] Months: 93% +8%
[--] Year: 93% +12%
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-07-18
1-Year Low: 70% on 2025-03-17

Most Supportive Themes:

Music Bank Voting and Giveaways: (45%) Fans are actively participating in pre-vote giveaways and campaigns for various K-pop groups on KBS's Music Bank, indicating a strong and engaged fanbase eager to support their favorite artists.
K-pop Artist Appearances on KBS Programs: (35%) Multiple posts highlight K-pop idols appearing on KBS music shows and other programs, showcasing their performances and interactions, demonstrating KBS's significant role in promoting K-pop.
News Coverage of K-pop Idols: (20%) KBS is covering news related to K-pop idols, such as Sunghoon's Olympic torchbearer role and IVE's song ban, showing KBS's reach into entertainment news.

Most Critical Themes:

Song Bans and Broadcasting Standards: (60%) IVE's song 'Bang Bang' was banned by KBS for explicit lyrics, highlighting the strict broadcasting standards of the network and a potential conflict between artistic expression and public broadcast regulations.
Fan-Driven Metrics vs. Official Recognition: (40%) Some posts discuss fan-created metrics like 'KBS' (Korean Beauty Standards) and how they are perceived by fans versus official recognition, suggesting a disconnect or differing opinions on idol evaluation.

Top KBS News

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"NGS BES and KBS honor lawyers Vaidyanathan and Shankar; Sai Deepak speaks on tradition culture and Constitution. NGS BES and KBS honor lawyers Vaidyanathan and Shankar; Sai Deepak speaks on tradition culture and Constitution"
News Link @the_hindu 2025-12-25T02:27Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements

Top KBS Social Posts

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"Alhamdulillah 🩶 Berbesar hati menghadiri dan menyempurnakan Majlis Pra Peluncuran Rakan Masjid x Rakan Muda Ramadan bersama YB Mohammed Taufiq Johari Menteri Belia dan Sukan di Menara KBS. Kerjasama strategik JPM (Hal Ehwal Agama) bersama KBSMalaysia ini bukan sekadar program bersama tetapi satu usaha menyatukan kekuatan - membina generasi muda yang berjiwa besar berakhlak dan berperanan. Rakan Masjid x Rakan Muda Ramadan 1447H bakal digerakkan di lebih [---] daerah seluruh negara melibatkan pengisian berteraskan aktiviti keagamaan dan kesukarelawanan. Anak muda bukan hanya hadir ke masjid"
X Link @DrZulkifliHasan 2026-02-17T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"🫡AS VEO LO DE LISBOA Y LO QUE HAY A DIA DE HOY #KBS // 17/2/26 // @youtube https://youtu.be/1wkLTyQXaAwsi=DFQut2kYs01xFtKw https://youtu.be/1wkLTyQXaAwsi=DFQut2kYs01xFtKw"
X Link @FJNuceteCamacho 2026-02-17T14:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@borahaestar_ Korean beauty standards is a term coined by foreigners Koreans dont actually use it. When Koreans hear KBS they think of the national broadcaster. And Tzuyu is widely recognized as beautiful by Koreans too"
X Link @22_ScaryPenguin 2026-02-17T13:14Z [--] followers, 73.2K engagements

"KBS @MyloveKBS @StudioK_twt @Stray_Kids # #ceremony #straykids KBS [------] #Hyunjin https://t.co/y3HKjxsICC # #ceremony #straykids KBS [------] #Hyunjin https://t.co/y3HKjxsICC"
X Link @babujokjeb0320 2026-02-17T11:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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