The BTS fandom wants HYBEto properly take action against “false news and rumors” concerning BTS. So, they are making their voices heard in more ways than one.
Wreaths of flowers were delivered to the headquarters of HYBE, the parent company of their label, BIGHIT MUSIC, in Yongsan District, central Seoul on Thursday. It was not meant as a kind gesture as it may appear initially.
Condolescene Wreath sent by K Army in front of Hybe as of now. They wrote; ◾️Do not use BT5 as your shield! ◾️When you need, u call them 'our BT5, when u are in trouble, u use them as ur shield for bullet dodging ◾️File a lawsuit against Bt5 gallery that generate and spreads… https://t.co/LrOxoS4y6npic.twitter.com/if0mo5FiMY
— 🔑🗝Jiniya지니야_TheAstronaut👩🚀 (@Jiniya1204) May 3, 2024
Flower wreaths are commonly sent to offer condolence in South Korea, and protestors will also utilize them when opposing an organization with the indications of “death.” So, these wreaths of flowers also contained ARMYs’ messages denouncing HYBE.
| Korea JoongAng Daily
“Congratulations on becoming known as the industry’s most incompetent agency.”
“Why aren’t you replying to the demand for an official statement? Sending this in case you’re dead.”
“When in need, it’s our darling BTS. But when in disadvantage, they’re just human shields.”
“HYBE’s business management skills – declared dead.”
Likewise, ARMYs also took out full-page advertisements in Korean newspapers, stating, “We support BTS, not HYBE.” Many BTS fans believe HYBE founder and Chairman Bang Si Hyuk (also known as Bang PD or Hitman Bang) and CEO Park Ji Won are using the K-Pop group as “shields” to protect themselves from increasing criticism. ARMYs are demanding that they refrain from using BTS in “media manipulation” while requesting their label protect BTS against defamation by taking legal action against such attacks.
There is no reason for an agency if it does not protect its artists. Should the agency not fulfill its most basic duty defending its artists, it could become a credible reason [for the artist] to terminate its contract.
— ARMY
“A letter condemning HYBE was published as a full-page advertisement in the daily newspaper Joongang Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily. The ad was paid for by ARMY, BTS’s fans.” | JOONGANG ILBO
The letter, published in Korean newspapers, was signed by “BTS fans, ARMY.” This and the flower wreath delivery were organized by @blessyouhybe on X (formerly Twitter). According to Money Today, over 500 ARMYs collected ₩31.4 million KRW (about $23,000 USD) to make this project happen.
5.3일자 신문에 게첨된 중앙일보 성명문의 실제 출력본을 공유합니다. 총 32면 중 15면에 게첨되었으며 온라인 신문 및 지류 신문을 통하여 확인해보실 수 있습니다. 매일경제신문 게첨 성명문은 내일 아침 8~9시 경 올려드리도록 하겠습니다. pic.twitter.com/xoyH4pfmMv
HYBE has come under fire recently as the company is in an ongoing feud with ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. During this time, netizens have accused BIGHIT MUSIC of rigging music sales, linking the label and BTS to meditation company Dahn World (widely speculated to be a cult), etc. BIGHIT MUSIC has denied these claims and recently taken action regarding defaming its artists. Read more below.
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