Recently, online communities were abuzz with curiosity after it was reported that HYBE had spent $ 25 million USD to acquire 51% stakes in a mysterious company. The acquisition occurred on August 1, 2024. | hybe.co.kr According to follow-up reports, the company that was acquired in this deal is a US-based public relations agency. HYBE’s […]
HYBE’s Recent “Mistake” Sparks Criticism For Its “Multi-Label” System
HYBE Labels, a giant in the Korean music industry, works as an umbrella company that has many sub-agencies that all work independently to manage their artists when it comes to creating and promoting music. The various subsidiaries under HYBE include BIGHITMUSIC, ADOR, Pledis Entertainment, SOURCEMUSIC, and KOZ. BTS is under BIGHIT MUSIC | @bts_bighit/X LE […]
HYBE’s CEO Reportedly Responds To NewJeans’ Ultimatum
HYBE has responded to NewJeans‘ ultimatum. NewJeans | Pinterest On September 12, HYBE’s CEO Lee Jae Sang reportedly gave his response to NewJeans’ livestream during which the group demanded Min Hee Jin be allowed back to her original position as ADOR CEO by September 25. According to the CEO, HYBE will not be complying with […]
Min Hee Jin Claims She Was Unfairly Removed As ADOR’s CEO Despite HYBE’s Explanation
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 and her legal counsel have claimed she was unfairly removed as ADOR‘s CEO. In a statement shared by Min Hee Jin’s legal counsel, Min Hee Jin and […]
HYBE’s Girl Group KATSEYE Hit With Heavily Divided Reactions For New Concept Photos
HYBE‘s latest girl group KATSEYE‘s latest concept photo has been hit with mixed reactions. The members of KATSEYE | @katseyeworld/X Recently, KATSEYE have been getting fans excited with concept photos for their release, for their upcoming release, SIS (Soft Is Strong) Concept Photo: Dream Charm. | @katseyeworld/X | @katseyeworld/X On August 12, KATSEYE shared a […]
Streamer Juice Seyeon’s Story About Meeting HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Called Out For Being “Unbelievable”
HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk was recently caught in controversy after he was photographed with racy streamers on the streets of Los Angeles. A street videographer had coincidentally caught them crossing the road in Beverly Hills. Their meeting became a hot topic as the girls identified are known to accept monetary support from viewers in […]
Streamer Juice Seyeon Gives Full Story Behind Her Meeting With HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk
On August 11, 2024, racy streamer Juice Seyeon gave viewers the full story behind her meeting with HYBE‘s founder Bang Si Hyuk. Just a few days prior, she went viral after netizens spotted her in an online video. She was seen walking in Los Angeles with Bang Si Hyuk and a girl who netizens have […]
Streamer Juice Seyeon Posts The Most “IDGAF” Update Following Her Stateside Sighting With HYBE’s Chairman
AfreecaTV streamer (or “BJ,” short for broadcast jockey, in South Korea) Juice Seyeon is a popular online personality, especially with her appearance on Netflix‘s The Influencer. | @lovely_._v/Instagram But her name really made headlines when she was spotted with HYBE‘s chairman, Bang Si Hyuk, on the streets of Beverly Hills, California. HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Spotted In Beverly Hills […]
HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Accused Of Sponsoring Scandalous Influencer
Bang Si Hyuk is facing allegations that he was Juicy Seyeon’s top sponsor. Bang Si Hyuk with Juicy Seyeon (left) and another BJ (right) On August 9, Juicy Seyeon’s biggest sponsor responded to the accusations claiming he was actually Bang Si Hyuk. Previously, scandal erupted when photos of Bang Si Hyuk and the livestreamer in Beverly […]
HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Crucified Over Scandalous Rendezvous With Risqué Livestreamer
Netizens reacted to HYBE‘s Chairman Bang Si Hyuk being spotted with 2 livestream BJs. On August 8 it was reported that HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk was caught in Beverly Hills with 2 AFREECA BJs. The CEO was filmed with the influencers by a YouTube channel that filmed people walking in Los Angeles. Bang Si Hyuk […]
HYBE’s Stock Prices Hit New Low After Incoming CEO Announcement
In the previous few months, HYBE’s struggles in the financial market have made headlines repeatedly. The company’s stock prices are seeing an unprecedented low after it announced that Lee Jae Sang, the company’s CSO (chief strategy officer), will replace Park Ji Won as the new CEO. Park Ji Won | HYBE Lee Jae Jang | Yonhap Lee’s […]
HYBE’s Latest Girl Group Accused Of Catering To Incel Fans By Emphasizing Members’ Crotches
HYBE is being criticized for their latest girl group. SYNDI8 | HYBE On June 27, the label announced that they would be releasing a new virtual girl group called SYNDI8. HYBE The group made up of members Canary, Raven, Nest, and Goyo has already become a hot issue of contention. Canary, in particular has sparked […]
Plagiarism Or Not — Netizens Divided On Alleged Similarities Between HYBE’s &TEAM And EXO
EXO is one of K-Pop’s most iconic groups. They popularized uniform concepts for boy groups, as well as started the iconic one-take music video and music show shots. It is no wonder that many juniors still look up to them today. Recently, with all the plagiarism accusations surrounding HYBE, a netizen has brought up the […]
“Sold More Than NewJeans” — Netizens Roast ILLIT In The Midst Of HYBE’s Chart Manipulation Allegations
It was recently reported that ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had made an explosive claim against HYBE. She had alleged that HYBE had proposed she use bulk buying to raise NewJeans‘ chart numbers. Upon refusal, it created a conflict between her and HYBE. The method that she talked about was called “advance buying,” where HYBE […]
“Gaslighting, Manipulation, Shaminism” — All You Need To Know From Min Hee Jin And HYBE’s Explosive First Day In Court
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 first day in court in her injunction hearing against HYBE has come to a close. NewJeans | ADOR On May 17, Seoul’s Central District Court held a […]
International Netizens Joke About HYBE’s “Relationship” With Dispatch Following Recent Article About ADOR Feud
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. Netizens are joking about the state of HYBE‘s relationship with Korean outlet Dispatch after a recent article. HYBE Building On May 14, Dispatch shared their own expose about everything that […]
HYBE’s Latest Criminal Allegations Targeting ADOR’s Min Hee Jin Sparks New Backlash
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. HYBE‘s newest claims against ADOR aren’t going over very well. NewJeans | Grammy On May 14, it was reported that HYBE had asked Korea’s exchange oversight to investigate ADOR executives […]
Now-Deleted Article On NewJeans’ “Plagiarism” Accusation Sparks HYBE’s Alleged “Sabotage” Attempt
On May 12, 2024 (KST), around 1PM, Korean press Sports Chosun published an article titled, “Plagiarism Or Sampling? Unfortunate News For NewJeans Again: ‘Bubble Gum’ Under Fire For Similarities… What Will Happen To Min Hee Jin, Who Criticized Imitation?” NewJeans | @NewJeans_ADOR/X The article read, in full: A screenshot of Sports Chosun’s article before it got […]
Dance Challenge Done In Front Of HYBE’s Building Goes Viral
Recently, HYBE has been under fire for multiple reasons, making them the alleged public enemy #1 in the K-Pop industry right now. 5 Reasons Why HYBE Is Public Enemy #1 Right Now In light of this, some K-Pop fans visited HYBE’s building to express their anger in a way that garnered positive responses from other fans […]
Aespa Winter’s Father Allegedly Hits Back At HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk
Amid the publicly brewing tension between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, aespa Winter‘s latest communication to fans on Bubble has become a hot topic in South Korea. While talking to MYs about how supportive her family is, Winter might’ve let slip a clap back her father aimed at HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk and […]
“Distortion Of Truth” — Min Hee Jin Hits Back At HYBE’s Accusations Of Planned Termination Of NewJeans’ Contracts
Earlier on May 2, 2024, it was reported that ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had allegedly asked for the rights to terminate NewJeans’ contract unilaterally, without the need to go through HYBE. Reports indicated that she had sent this request to HYBE in early 2024. HYBE’s management used this to infer that Min Hee Jin […]
Feud Worsens As ADOR Min Hee Jin Refuses HYBE’s Board Of Directors Meeting
In the latest update to the situation between ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE, on April 29, 2024, it was reported that Min Hee Jin has refused HYBE’s call of a board of directors meeting. It was reported that Min Hee Jin rejected the call for two reasons. The first is that it is […]
TXT’s Hueningkai Shares A Hilarious Update Amidst HYBE’s Ongoing Feud With ADOR
Currently, HYBE is engaged in a very public tug-of-war with its own subsidiary, ADOR, as the latter’s CEO, Min Hee Jin, allegedly tried to usurp the management and separate the subsidiary. Min Hee Jin The conflict might have caused some internal tension, but TXT member Hueningkai seems completely immune to it. Hueningkai | @TXT_members/Twitter On […]
Full Translation Of HYBE’s Statement In Response to ADOR Min Hee Jin’s Press Conference
On April 26, HYBE issued an official statement addressing ADOR Min Hee Jin‘s press conference held on the day prior. The following is the full translation of HYBE’s statement. “Hello. HYBE would like to state the following. We would like to explain the whole truth regarding the statements made by ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin […]
Fact Check: Did ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin Mention BLACKPINK As One Of HYBE’s Targets?
On April 25, ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin held a press conference to discuss her ongoing feud with HYBE. Min Hee Jin During the press conference, she mentioned many topics but one of the most inflammatory was her exposing text messages between her and HYBE CEO Bang Si Hyuk where the latter allegedly said he […]