BTS is facing an investigation following accusations of chart manipulation. BTS | HYBE On May 21, it was reported that the Korean Creative Content Agency (KCCA), which is under the Ministry Of Culture, Sports, And Tourism, has confirmed that it has received an official complaint about BTS’s alleged Sajaegi (chart manipulation). Reports state that the […]
Korean Netizens Demand HYBE Be Investigated After BTS’s “Chart Manipulation” Scandal Resurfaces
A recently resurfaced court ruling against an individual involved in extortion has reignited concerns over the marketing practices associated with the K-Pop supergroup BTS. As a result, netizens are asking for HYBE and other major idol groups to be investigated. | HYBE In 2017, the Seoul Central District Court uncovered evidence of ‘sajaegi marketing,’ or […]
Fisker’s Ocean SUV investigated for doors that won’t open
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a third investigation into EV startup Fisker’s Ocean SUV, this time centered on problems getting the doors to open. NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) says in a new notice that it has received 14 complaints from owners who have not been able to open the doors […]
How much are Nvidia’s rivals investing in startups? We investigated
Over the past couple of years, Nvidia, by far the largest AI chipmaker, has ramped up its investments in startups that propel it deeper into the AI space. According to S&P Global and Crunchbase, the funding and investment database, Nvidia’s startup investments jumped 280% year-over-year from 2022 to 2023, with the company and its VC […]
Japan Footballer Junya Ito Investigated After Sexual Assault Reports
Junya Ito is currently with the Japan team at the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.© AFP Japanese police said Thursday that they have launched an investigation into international footballer Junya Ito after local media reports said two women had accused him of sexual assault, a claim he denies. “We received a criminal complaint against him […]