HYBE is facing accusations of orchestrating attacks against journalist Jang Hyung Woo, who alleged the company uses unethical media practices. Reporter Jang, formerly with Seoul Shinmun, recently appeared on a radio broadcast where he claimed that HYBE engaged in media control, including manipulating the public perception of ADOR girl group, NewJeans. | HYBE Jang alleged that […]
HYBE Accused Of Media Manipulation As KBS Article Of NewJeans Gets Deleted In Real-Time
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 has been accused of pressurizing the media to remove unfavorable reports about their ongoing feud with Min Hee Jin and the clash of interest with NewJeans. NewJeans After the […]
LE SSERAFIM Levied With Damning “Sajaegi” Chart Manipulation Allegations
LE SSERAFIM and HYBE have been accused of manipulating sales numbers. LE SSERAFIM | Billboard On September 4, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM Turned The Switch On LOL” went viral. The post has since been viewed almost 40K times. HYBE In the post, the author uploaded a photo of LE SSERAFIM’s first week sales for […]
Kakao founder arrested over alleged market manipulation
Brian Kim, the founder of South Korean internet giant Kakao, was arrested Tuesday on allegations of stock price manipulation related to the company’s takeover of K-pop agency SM Entertainment in 2023. The Seoul Southern District Court said on Tuesday that it had issued a warrant for Kim’s arrest after a hearing on Monday due to […]
Korean prosecutors file warrant to arrest Kakao founder for stock manipulation
South Korean prosecutors said on Wednesday that they have filed an arrest warrant for Brian Kim, the founder of Korean internet giant Kakao, as part of an investigation into alleged stock market manipulation related to a high-profile bidding war for SM Entertainment, one of the country’s biggest music labels, in 2023. The warrant comes a […]