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Controversy Erupts as NewJeans Faces Plagiarism Allegations
Amid the ongoing legal battle between ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE, Min Hee Jin is now facing accusations of plagiarizing the concept of a 1990s Mexican girl group, Jeans, for NewJeans. On May 19, 2024, a post titled “What’s the difference between NewJeans and Jeans?” surfaced on the popular South Korean online community forum Nate Pann. The post drew comparisons between NewJeans and JNS (also known as Jeans), a well-known Mexican girl group that debuted in 1996. Observers…
Netizens Defend SEVENTEEN Amid Accusations of Copying aespa’s Teasers
In the midst of controversy over alleged plagiarism, SEVENTEEN‘s sub-unit Jeonghan x Wonwoo found themselves under scrutiny for their latest teaser release, “THIS MAN.” On May 19, 2024, the duo dropped a tantalizing look at their upcoming single album, featuring an intriguing scene of a glitching electronic billboard against an urban backdrop. While fans, known as CARATs, were enthralled by the teaser’s enigmatic allure, supporters of Aespa, known as MYs, cried foul, accusing Pledis Entertainment of imitating Aespa’s “Drama” teasers.…
HYBE Stock Drops to 180,000 Won Range Amid Internal Strife
As of 10:20 AM on May 21st, HYBE’s stock was trading at 188,400 won, reflecting a slight drop of 1.46% (2,800 won) from the previous trading day. This marks the third consecutive day of decline and the first time since March 7th of last year that HYBE’s stock price has dipped below the 190,000 won mark. The continuous drop in HYBE’s stock price is largely attributed to the fallout from its ongoing conflict with its subsidiary, ADOR. This internal strife…
Mixed Reactions to tripleS’s Early Earnings from Photo Card Sales
The announcement that the rookie girl group tripleS is already earning money has ignited mixed reactions among Korean netizens. On May 18, 2024, a post titled “tripleS are already receiving a wage” appeared on the popular South Korean online community forum Instiz. The original poster noted that tripleS, a 24-member girl group under MODHAUS, is receiving salaries. However, the pay is likely not distributed equally. The disparity seems significant, with popular members earning more, akin to managers, while less popular…
INFINITE Reveals Schedule for Highly Anticipated Digital Single Album
INFINITE made a surprising announcement on May 17, revealing the schedule for their upcoming digital single album. They had teased fans with a mysterious poster on May 15, creating anticipation for their return. The schedule includes the release of the title poster on May 20, followed by concept photo releases until early June, leading up to the launch of their new digital single album on June 9. The group will also celebrate their 14th anniversary with a live broadcast event…
BTS’s V Shares Military Update on Instagram, Fans Admire His Dedication and Visuals
BTS’s V, also known as Kim Taehyung, recently took to Instagram on May 19th to share an update on his life while serving in the military. His post featured him in a military uniform, highlighting his dedication to his duties and his striking visuals. V is currently stationed with the special forces of the military police unit under the Army Corps Division 2 in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. He began his military journey at the Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong-do…