10 Hottest Banned Korean Pop Music Videos

In South Korea, songs and music videos get reviewed by the government and major TV networks, deciding whether they are deemed appropriate for broadcast. Here are some that did not make the cut.

• "Touch Me" by Ivy

  Reason: Deemed inappropriate for children. (Link)

• "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" by Lee Hyo Ri

  Reason: Road rules violations, including driving without a seat belt, dancers performing on top of buses, and dancing on the street. (Link)

• "Turn It Up" by T. O. P.

  Reason: Indirect advertising, uttering brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Dolce & Gabbana. (Link)

• "Why Are You Doing This To Me" by Foxy

  Reason: Promotion of sexual relationships with men and women. (Link)

• "Mirotic" by TVXQ

  Reason: Explicit lyrics, particularly "under my skin." (Link)

• "Abracadabra" by Brown Eyed Girls

  Reason: BDSM themes, boob touching, and lesbian kissing.

• "Strong Baby" by Seung Ri

  Reason: The word "crack." (Link)

• "Oppa, Can I Do It?" by E.Via

  The song itself was banned. Reason: Oppa is what a young girl calls a slightly older male. Now check the title again. (Link)

• "Wealthy 2nd Generation" by AJOO

  Reason: Promotion of overindulgence and materialism. (Link)

• "Suspicious Man" by Lee Jung Hyun

  Reason: An extensive bathroom scene. (Link)