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HYBE Pressured NewJeans for Sales Boost to Beat Aespa, Min Hee-jin Resisted
In a recent statement, ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin accused HYBE of perpetuating unethical practices and lacking transparency, leading to continuous harm to NewJeans. Min highlighted the problem of “kick album sales,” where HYBE allegedly manipulates album releases to deceive stakeholders and inflate sales numbers. According to Min, HYBE urged NewJeans to release an additional 100,000 copies of their album ‘Get Up’ to surpass Aespa’s first-week sales record. However, Min refused, stating it contradicted ADOR’s business philosophy. She emphasized the importance…
‘Super Shy’ Director Calls Out HYBE Over Min Hee-jin Feud
On May 18th, Director Shin, the mastermind behind NewJeans’ ‘Super Shy’ music video, voiced his concerns on Instagram regarding the ongoing conflict between HYBE and CEO Min Hee-jin. Shin criticized HYBE’s approach, saying, “Should I say it’s funny? The blow that the No.1 entertainment company in our country pulled out after much deliberation is nothing more than someone criticizing someone.” He expressed confusion over HYBE’s intentions, questioning their motives and the impact of their public statements. Shin reflected, “If you…
Min Hee-jin Gains NewJeans’ Support in Legal Battle
NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have taken a significant step by submitting a petition to the court on May 17th. This move came during the hearing for the injunction request filed by CEO Min Hee-jin, which aims to prohibit the exercise of certain voting rights. This is the first time the NewJeans members have publicly expressed their stance on the issue. Although the petition’s specific content is undisclosed, it appears the members are supporting CEO Min. The…
Baekhyun’s Agency INB100 Acquired by ONE HUNDRED Amidst Controversy
On May 16, EXO member Baekhyun‘s agency, INB100, was acquired by ONE HUNDRED, sparking controversy among fans and netizens. The timing of this acquisition is particularly contentious due to Baekhyun, along with fellow EXO members Xiumin and Chen, being involved in a legal battle with their former agency, SM Entertainment, over “slave contracts.” This legal dispute has been a hot topic, with many eyes on the outcome and the motivations behind it. ONE HUNDRED, co-founded by rapper and producer MC…
Ningning’s Visuals Shine in aespa’s “Supernova” Stage
aespa‘s member Ningning has become the talk of the town following the group’s performance of “Supernova” on “M! Countdown.” Korean netizens are raving about her stunning visuals, with many claiming she has entered her “legendary days.” A post on TheQoo praised Ningning’s recent appearance, particularly her sparkling makeup and hair accessories that perfectly complement her elegance. Netizens attribute Ningning’s newfound beauty to her makeup artist and stylist, noting a significant improvement since the group’s debut. They believe her current makeup…
Why Aespa’s Karina’s ‘Supernova’ Behind-the-Scenes Pics Are Going Viral
aespa’s Karina has set social media abuzz with her recent Instagram post featuring behind-the-scenes photos from the “Supernova” music video shoot. The images showcase Karina’s alluring style, complete with striking makeup, playful poses, and unique accessories, all perfectly in line with Aespa’s futuristic and AI-inspired concept. The photos quickly gained traction, amassing over 1.4 million likes and thousands of comments on Instagram alone. Additionally, Korean forums like Pann and TheQoo are buzzing with discussions about Karina’s visuals and her seamless…