HYBE is claiming they had nothing to do with Min Hee Jin‘s firing. Min Hee Jin | Hankook Kyungjae On September 13, HYBE responded to Min Hee Jin’s injunction. The founder of ADOR filed a lawsuit against the company, citing court orders instructing HYBE to guarantee Min Hee Jin a 5-year term as per their […]
K-Pop Boy Group Fans Call For HYBE To Change KATSEYE’s Fandom Name
KATSEYE recently made a successful debut on M!Countdown, marking their first foray into South Korean promotions. Originally a global group debuted between HYBExGEFFEN through Dream Academy, the girls started off with a larger international fanbase compared to Korean. Lately, with the success of “Touch,” their Korean popularity has been soaring. With their growing recognition in […]
HYBE Reportedly Uncovers The Truth About NewJeans Hanni’s Claims Of Mistreatment With CCTV Footage
On September 11, 2024, NewJeans caught everyone off guard by starting a surprise livestream on a brand-new YouTube channel, separate from their official company account. Hanni also shared that the situation had escalated to the point where a manager from another group had instructed their members to “ignore her” when she encountered them in the […]
Man In His 40s Arrested For Illegally Sneaking Into HYBE For Three Days
A man in his 40s has been caught by the police for breaking into the HYBE building for three days. | News1 According to the Yongsang Police Station, a man entered the building through the basement on September 6. Looking at the CCTV footage, the man walked through the main gate around 4 PM and […]
NewJeans’ MV Director Reopens Iconic Ban Hee Soo Channel, Flames HYBE For Their Lies
In September 2024, a feud between Dolphiners Films and HYBE took place. Dolphiners Films and their CEO, director Shin Woo Seok, have been in charge of NewJeans‘ iconic MVs including “Ditto,” “ETA,” and more. As an extension of “Ditto,” Dolphiners Films have been operating the Ban Hee Soo YouTube channel, where they upload content for […]
HYBE Staff’s Mistake Accidentally Spoils New ENHYPEN Lightstick Design
BTS fans got a shock on September 10, 2024. While they were expecting content for Jungkook‘s JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL movie, they were greeted by a concept video for ENHYPEN‘s new lightstick and light band instead. The official BTS Weibo account manager made the mistake. Although the staff quickly deleted the video and uploaded […]
HYBE Seemingly Responds To Backlash Regarding BTS V’s Fancams
Recently, HYBE found itself in hot water with fans regarding its handling of BTS member V‘s individual fancams. BTS V | Weverse The backlash began after netizens took note that some extremely popular fancams of V, taken mostly by fans, were being removed from online platforms. A large number of these fancams had a huge number of […]
HYBE Hit With Major Criticism Due To Recent Activity Regarding BTS’s V
HYBE is being hit with major backlash after their recent activity regarding BTS‘s V. BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram Recently, netizens noticed that some extremely popular fancams of BTS’s V from fans were being deleted, and many have a huge number of views that even outweigh some released from music shows. While it started with the […]
Former HYBE “Dream Academy” Contestant Makes Shocking Debut In Kim Jaejoong’s New Girl Group
It was recently announced that Kim Jaejoong would be debuting a new girl group called SAY MY NAME. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram While rumors spread that former IZ*ONE member Honda Hitomi is set to be a member, netizens couldn’t hide their shock after another familiar face was announced, and it’s from the HYBE x Geffen […]
NewJeans’ Fans Accuse HYBE Of Purposely Sabotaging The Girls Under The Guise Of “New Management”
On September 2, 2024, NewJeans fans were dismayed to discover that all the videos from Ban Heesoo‘s YouTube channel had been removed. The channel, which was part of the “Ditto” storyline, featured Ban Heesoo as a representation of the fandom. Following the change in management after CEO Min Hee Jin‘s departure, the videos were deleted. […]
HYBE Staff Exposes LE SSERAFIM Eunchae’s Alleged Mistreatment Sparking New Backlash
LE SSERAFIM‘s Eunchae is facing backlash for her treatment of staff. Eunchae On September 1, a post titled “Did You See LE SSERAFIM Hong Eunchae Staff’s Instagram?” went viral. The post has since been viewed over a whopping 220K times. In the post, the author includes a photo that was uploaded by a staff member […]
Male SM Entertainment Idol Seen Following Female HYBE Idol On Instagram
2024 has seen K-Pop companies collaborate to form global groups. Two of the collaboration groups are the HYBE x Geffen Records group KATSEYE and the SM Entertainment x MOON&BACK MEDIA Dear Alice. The members of KATSEYE | @katseyeworld/X The members of Dear Alice | BBC Both groups have made their debut, and have been showcasing […]
IVE Wonyoung’s Unexpected Appearance In Netflix’s “Pop Star Academy” With HYBE Group KATSEYE
IVE‘s Wonyoung has made an unexpected cameo in a recent Netflix documentary following the creation of HYBE‘s new girl group. IVE’s Jang Wonyoung | @for_everyoung10/Instagram Since debuting, Wonyoung has been seen as the “IT Girl” of K-Pop’s fourth generation of female idols, and she’s a standard for many when it comes to her visuals, talent, […]
Is Netflix’s “Pop Star Academy” Documentary “Sabotaging” HYBE Girl Group KATSEYE?
Netizens believe HYBE group KATSEYE‘s documentary Pop Star Academy is “sabotaging” the group. The members of KATSEYE | @katseyeworld/X Recently, the Netflix documentary called Pop Star Academy was released. The show took netizens on a journey to watch KATSEYE’s creation and the hardships the members went through during their debut. In particular, member Manon‘s treatment by the staff […]
ARMYs Demand HYBE Cancel Screenings Of BTS Jungkook’s Documentary
Recently, it was announced that BTS‘s maknae Jungkook would be getting his own documentary titled JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL. <JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL> 📆 Sep 18, in Cinemas Worldwide🔗 https://t.co/IemhFcLUNT Jung Kook’s first official documentary in cinemas worldwide!정국의 황금빛 순간들을 담은 첫 공식 다큐멘터리를 9월 18일 전세계 극장에서 만나보세요!#정국 #JungKook #JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/xEoYJwGjbO — […]
Talented Trainee Gets Kicked Out Of HYBE
On August 21, Netflix‘s Pop Star Academy was added to the platform’s catalog. Pop Star Academy is a docu-series that follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained international girl group KATSEYE from casting to debut. Dream Academy was the survival program that selected the group members, but the group’s formation began before that. Pop Star Academy begins with the training process […]
Alleged Former ADOR Employee And Sexual Harassment Victim Reveals Responses From Executive A, HYBE, and Min Hee Jin
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Alleged former ADOR employee and sexual harassment victim, who has publicly called out CEO Min Hee Jin with a shocking exposé posted to an anonymous Instagram account, has since revealed the […]
Wreaths Calling For BTS Suga’s Withdrawal Sent To HYBE
BTS‘s Suga was recently caught in a drunk-driving incident. He was found fallen over in Hannam-dong, having driven an electric scooter after drinking. His breathalyzer results showed over 0.2%, leading the police to launch an investigation. He may face criminal charges, according to the Korean press, given that his vehicle was judged to face the […]
Investigation Of HYBE America COO For Death Of Aspiring Singer Resurfaces
A past investigation of HYBE America COO and righthand man to HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun, David Bolno, has resurfaced. David Bolno Recently, netizens have resurfaced a past scandal that Bolno was mentioned in. According to their posts, he was allegedly under investigation after an aspiring singer in her 20s died in his $ 2,600 […]
Min Hee Jin’s Claims About HYBE Executives Visting Brothels Resurface Following Bang Si Hyuk’s Meet-Up With Racy Influencer
On August 8, a photo of Bang Si Hyuk in America was shared on Korean forums. In the photo, he is seen with two women walking the streets of LA, later revealed to be BJs on AfreecaTV, a streaming platform. HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Spotted In Beverly Hills With Popular Racy Influencer One of the […]
BIGHIT MUSIC Responds To HYBE Bang Si Hyuk’s Photos With Racy Influencers
BIGHIT MUSIC has responded to photos shared of the HYBE‘s Bang Si Hyuk and two AfreecaTV BJs (broadcast jockeys). Bang Si Hyuk | @hitmanb72/Instagram On August 8, photos were shared of Bang Si Hyuk spotted in Beverly Hills with two influencers, including popular BJ Juice Seyeon. | theqoo | theqoo It received a lot of […]
HYBE Allegedly Exposes BTS’s Suga Inciting Greater Backlash Amid DUI Scandal
Netizens are taking issue with a specific part of HYBE‘s statement defending BTS Suga. Suga | Pinterest On August 7, a post titled “The Shocking Part Of Suga’s Statement” went viral. The post has since been viewed over 30K times in less than an hour of being posted. BigHit Music Releases Official Statement To Address […]
ENHYPEN Show Desperate Need For Rest, Fans Call Out HYBE For Overworking Members
In a recent video interview, members of ENHYPEN opened up about their hectic schedules and what they really want from a post-tour break. ENHYPEN | Weverse In June this year, ENHYPEN kicked off the their FATE PLUS world tour, which included five stops in Japan, including Saitama, Fukoka, Hiroshima, Aichi, and Miyagi. During their Saitama […]
Did Kim Minju Fumble By Not Signing With HYBE? — Netizens Argue Her Career Trajectory
Former IZ*ONE member and actress Kim Minju recently became a hot topic among Korean netizens. Kim Minju After IZ*ONE disbanded, Kim Minju decided to pursue an acting career earnestly. It is known that HYBE had approached her, much like her former bandmates Sakura and Chaewon, to sign her under their agency, but she turned them […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Tearfully Regrets Becoming An Idol — HYBE Slammed By Netizens
LE SSERAFIM Sakura‘s tearful regret has fallen on deaf ears. Sakura | HYBE On July 30, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM SAKURA ‘I Don’t Know Why I Chose To Be An Idol’” quickly garnered views. In less than an hour of its upload, the posts has already garnered over 680 responses as of this writing. […]
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