ARMYs, brace yourselves! The K-pop world is buzzing with the latest controversy surrounding BTS and allegations of chart manipulation.

On April 29, the internet was set ablaze when court records surfaced, revealing accusations against BTS’s label, HYBE (previously known as Big Hit Music).

The label is under fire for allegedly using shady marketing tactics, a fact that came to light during legal proceedings.

Rewind to 2017, a certain Mr. A was slapped with a one-year prison sentence for extortion. He had threatened to spill the beans to the media about BTS’s supposed involvement in these illegal marketing activities.

HYBE has been on the defensive, denying any and all accusations of chart manipulation. However, the court has thrown a curveball, presenting evidence that contradicts HYBE’s claims.

Court documents suggest that the information Mr. A threatened to leak was tied to illicit marketing strategies masterminded by HYBE.

The plot thickens as it’s revealed that Mr. A posed as a third-party hacker who allegedly infiltrated emails to gather damning marketing data, which he then used as leverage.

Korean netizens are all over this, flooding online communities with their reactions. Comments range from “This is so embarrassing. I wish HYBE gets investigated,” and “This is so crazy,” to “I really hope BTS members didn’t know about this Sajaegi,” and “This feels like all of Korea was scammed by HYBE.”

The consensus? The truth will out.

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On January 28th, G-Dragon, Jennie, and actress Go Youn Jung turned heads at the 2025 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection show in Paris, held at the iconic Grand Palais.

The trio, known for their impeccable fashion sense, once again proved they are true style royalty as they showcased their stunning Chanel looks.

G-Dragon wowed the crowd with his stylish and unique Chanel ensemble, donning a black-and-white velvet lace jacket and pants from Look 36 of the 2024/25 Atelier Collection.

He paired it with a sophisticated silk muslin blouse, making a bold statement with his one-of-a-kind look.

Jennie, the queen of cool, opted for Look 72 from the 2025 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Collection. The star wore a chic top and cape, combined with matching wool pants and a classic mini bag with a hook from the same collection.

To add an extra flair, Jennie used a necklace from the 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection as a belt, creating a mesmerizing silhouette that left fans in awe.

Actress Go Youn Jung completed the trio's fashionable presence in a tweed jacket and skirt combo from Look 6 of the 2025 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Collection.

She paired it with a muslin blouse, a stylish top-handle flap bag from the 2024/25 Cruise Collection, and statement earrings from the 2025 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Collection, adding elegance to the already star-studded event.

The Chanel 2025 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection paid tribute to the iconic designer Gabrielle Chanel by reinterpreting her signature use of color.

The show featured a gorgeous mix of pastels, bright hues, midnight blues, and blacks, symbolizing the transition from day to night. The color palette flowed like the sky at dawn to the shimmering night, highlighting Chanel’s timeless innovation in haute couture.

Want to relive the magic? Check out the video of G-Dragon, Jennie, and Go Youn Jung at the show, now available on Chanel’s official website and social media.

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