Upcoming LE SSERAFIM Track Banned For Broadcast — Sparks Major Criticism

An upcoming LE SSERAFIM track has been deemed “ineligible” for broadcast, sparking criticism.

Members of LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/X

LE SSERAFIM is set to release their new album HOT.

LE SSERAFIM 5th Mini Album 'HOT'
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2025.03.14 1PM (KST) | 12AM (ET)

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— SOURCEMUSIC (@SOURCEMUSIC) March 3, 2025

Ahead of the release of HOT, the tracklist’s eligibility for broadcast from KBS was shared, and the song “ASH” was deemed ineligible due to “Depictions of suicide, self-harm, and other forms of physical or psychological abuse, as well as the glorification or graphic portrayal of such content.”

After seeing that the song had been deemed ineligible, netizens hit back at the decision. In particular, with such dark themes that are very important to discuss, netizens hate that it is being censored in Korea. Many added that they thought it was related to the hate the group received and that while it might be banned from broadcast, it would be a hit and showcase everything the group has been through.

no wonder korea has a high rate of su¡cides because they shut anyone that speaks about self-harm and their mental health. https://t.co/sEKY87FJkA

— ave (@avehuh_) March 5, 2025

Everytime a song is ineligible for broadcast it’s a banger that speaks its truth. I’ll look forward to it

— Moon🐻🫶🌳 (@Mooniebtslover) March 5, 2025

K-media prohibiting music that tackles the effect of their bullying (aka self harm and abuse) but magnifies and multiplies articles that “criticizes” idols’ simple and trivial mistakes. https://t.co/aM29jI7qL0

— btssera ❤️‍🔥 (@sseraeonnie) March 5, 2025

ouiii?? it’s gonna be a good song 🔥 I hope they can atleast promote the song on any apps, no restrictions

— Jujujin 不死 (@XsseraG) March 5, 2025

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The album will be released on March 14.

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