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, […]
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, […]
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 […]