The parents of the NewJeans members have decided to proactively get involved in the ongoing legal feud between the group and their former agency, ADOR (and, by extension, its parent company, HYBE), in terms of the public communication aspect. NewJeans | SE Daily On January 31, KST, the NewJeans members’ parents launched a new Instagram account […]
HYBE Heavily Criticized For Now-Deleted Post About SEVENTEEN
HYBE‘s now-deleted post about SEVENTEEN has sparked huge backlash. The members of SEVENTEEN at CARAT LAND | @pledis_17/X SEVENTEEN’s social media account has been teasing the SVT 8TH FAN MEETING MEMORY BOOK, with moments from the group’s 2024 CARAT LAND concert. [PREVIEW] 2024 SVT 8TH FAN MEETING 〈SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND〉 MEMORY BOOK+ SPOT #2 ▶ https://t.co/Fm3KVzTdsp ???? […]
HYBE Hit With Major Criticism After BTS J-Hope’s Concert Ticketing
HYBE are being blasted after ticketing for BTS J-Hope‘s upcoming tour. BTS’s J-Hope | @uarmyhope/Instagram Recently, J-Hope announced his first tour since being discharged, and it involved several dates in America, along with Asia. On January 22 (local time), the tickets were sold for membership only, and netizens started sharing the prices. HOBI SEND OFF […]
“We Will Never Go Back” NewJeans Members Blast HYBE And ADOR In New Statement
The NewJeans members have released a new statement claiming they will never return to HYBE and ADOR. The five NewJeans Members released a joint statement to the media today, January 23 KST, stating they have hired a law firm to represent themselves in their fight against ADOR and HYBE. Hello, this is Minji, Hanni, Danielle, […]
Two HYBE Idols’ “Shipping” Videos Are Going Viral After Their Insane “Chemistry”
HYBE artists ILLIT‘s Minju and BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Leehan “shipping” videos are going viral after their chemistry during recent content. ILLIT’s Minju | @ILLIT_official/X BOYNEXTDOOR Leehan | @boynextdoor_official/Instagram The recent episode of Minju’s Pink Cabinet starred BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun and Leehan. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] Netizens noticed the interactions between the idols and particularly […]
Popular HYBE Group Forced To Stop Posting On TikTok Following US Ban
The TikTok ban in the United States has been at the forefront of social media discourse for days now, but no one anticipated how much it would impact a certain HYBE group. | TeenVogue KATSEYE, the much-loved global girl group launched by HYBE in collaboration with GEFFEN Records, has announced that they will no longer […]
HYBE Hit With Ableism Accusations After Locking New Weverse Feature Behind Paywall
HYBE is currently facing significant backlash after unveiling their latest feature for Weverse — an auto-generated subtitle service that is only available through a “Digital Membership.” HYBE founder and chairman, Bang Si Hyuk. | EY Subtitles — a crucial accessibility tool for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing — have been made an […]
HYBE Male Idol Hit With Criticism For Crying After Music Show Win — Netizens Rush To Defense
Netizens have defended BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Jaehyun after criticism for crying after the group’s music show win. BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun | @BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZ/X On the episode, BOYNEXTDOOR got a win for their song “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU,” which was made even more poignant as member Jaehyun is the MC for M Countdown. [Video could not be displayed] […]
New Bill Proposed To Restrict Companies Like HYBE From Collecting Biometric Data For Event Entries
On January 16, KST, Representative Lee Soojin of the Democratic Party of Korea introduced a new bill to restrict private companies like HYBE and more from collecting biometric data. Rep. Lee Soo Jin | Yonhap The bill, which will amend the Personal Information Protection Act, proposes adding biometric information such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris, […]
NewJeans Member, HYBE Idols, K-Drama Stars — Unexpected Group Photos Of CELINE Ambassadors Cause Chaos
When it comes to CELINE and ambassadors, the brand always has the best picks which make for the most iconic group photos of the biggest stars. BTS’s V, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, and Park Bo Gum | CELINE Lisa, Park Bo Gum, Zhang Yingji, and V | Weibo | Yonhap On November 28, CELINE held a special […]
HYBE Gets Slammed For “Unreasonable” Flat Pricing For GFRIEND’s Reunion Concert
HYBE recently announced that they would be hosting a reunion concert for GFRIEND‘s 10th anniversary. The group would come together on January 18 and 19, 2025. Many fans were excited for the show… …until they heard the price. The tickets were priced flat at ₩165,000 KRW (about $ 117 USD). Most concerts have tiered pricing, […]
HYBE Gets Called Out For Allegedly Working With Dispatch Against 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. On December 2, 2024, Dispatch published an exposé on former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin‘s alleged lies. Dispatch published a series of her personal text messages that they obtained, between […]
NewJeans’ Fandom Takes Legal Action Against HYBE, Source Music, And Dispatch
NewJeans‘ fandom, Bunnies, have filed a criminal report against HYBE and Source Music, as well as Dispatch. This comes after Dispatch’s flaming exposé about Min Hee Jin, where they implicated the girls through photos obtained through stalking. Dispatch Exposes Min Hee Jin’s Alleged Lies With Damning Photos It was reported that OPES, the legal firm […]
Min Hee Jin Files Lawsuit Against HYBE Former CEO, CCO, And Dispatch Reporters
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. Min Hee Jin‘s PR firm Markol Consulting Group has released a statement in response to Dispatch‘s previous exposé about her alleged lies. According to her representative, they have filed a […]
New K-Drama Is So Similar To Min Hee Jin’s Story With HYBE It’s Becoming A Hot Topic
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. An upcoming GENIE TV drama is catching everyone’s attention for its uncanny parallels to one of K-Pop’s biggest controversies: Min Hee Jin’s high-profile fallout with HYBE and ADOR. | HYBE […]
HYBE Accused Of More Mediaplay As Article Comparing Stray Kids To SEVENTEEN Sparks Outrage
An article published by TenAsia has caused a stir online after drawing comparisons between Stray Kids and SEVENTEEN, leading to accusations of media play aimed at HYBE, SEVENTEEN’s parent company. | Pledis Entertainment The article highlighted Stray Kids’ ongoing world tour, where 25 out of 41 performances are being held in stadiums—an indication of the […]
Fans’ Favorite Male And Female Idol Currently At HYBE
With HYBE Labels being as large as it is now, with artists such as BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, and others under their roof, there are countless talented and beautiful idols working for the company. BTS | BigHit Music On an online Korean forum, netizens were asked to share their top pick for their favorite male and female K-Pop […]
Industry Professionals Weigh In On How The Feud With HYBE Has Affected NewJeans’ Image In The Advertising Industry
NewJeans were, and are, still a blue chip in the advertising industry. With multiple commercials such as Indomie, luxury brands, Shinhan Financial, and more under their belt, many wondered about their image in the industry after their public feud with HYBE. Recently, they announced that they would be leaving the conglomerate. An advertisement industry insider […]
HYBE Reportedly Loses Nearly Half A Billion Dollars After NewJeans’ Departure
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. On November 28, KST, NewJeans held an emergency press conference and confirmed that they would be leaving ADOR, terminating their exclusive contract with the label. NewJeans | Hankyung According to […]
Can NewJeans Actually Avoid Paying Penalty Fees To ADOR And HYBE?
On November 28, NewJeans held an emergency press conference to address their early contract termination. They will be leaving ADOR and continuing as a group elsewhere, but at what cost? NewJeans It was previously reported that NewJeans would need to pay HYBE at least ₩300 billion KRW (about $ 225 million USD) if they terminate their contract with ADOR early. […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Has A Signed CD From A HYBE Group On Display
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa surprised fans after netizens noticed a signed CD by a HYBE group on display. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram On November 25, Lisa treated fans to an unexpected live broadcast. Along with making some brownies, Lisa showcased some of the things in her house, including magazines and awards. #LISA showing off her trophies, magazine […]
Netizens Notice TXT’s “2024 MAMA Awards” Speeches Don’t Mention HYBE Or Bang Si Hyuk
TXT‘s 2024 MAMA Awards speeches have gained attention online. TXT | BIGHIT Music On November 21, The 2024 MAMA Awards (Mnet Asian Music Awards) began its first night of events at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This year, the event has been stretched to three nights off events, with the second and third taking […]
HYBE Actually Had Zero Knowledge Of NewJeans’ Debut Plans
NewJeans had one of the most successful debuts in K-Pop history. Just a few weeks after they debuted, they already topped digital charts, sold hundreds of thousands of albums in their first week, won first place on music shows even after the end of their promotions, and more. NewJeans There is one main company that […]
BTS’s V Updates Instagram With Cryptic Story Amidst HYBE And Min Hee Jin Feud
BTS‘s V recently updated his Instagram story on November 22, 2024. He posted an illustration of a cat with the words “You’re overthinking it again. Things will be fine,” in the illustration. V himself added a caption to the Story. I got it, Teacher Cat. I won’t break down. — V The story comes at […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 9
- Next Page »