aespa's recent album sales decline has stirred up concerns among fans. A comparison of their latest album, "Armageddon," which sold around 515,000 copies on its first day, to their previous album, "My World," which sold over 1.37 million copies, revealed a significant drop of more than half.

But aespa isn't the only group facing a decline. NewJeans also experienced a decrease in sales. Their album "ETA" sold around 1,194,600 copies on the first day, while "How Sweet" sold about 811,800 copies. Although not as drastic as aespa's drop, NewJeans still saw a decline.

Fans are pointing fingers at HYBE, accusing them of foul play. They allege that HYBE deliberately delayed shipping albums to hinder chart performance.

While orders from other retailers have started arriving, those through Weverse Shop, especially domestic orders in South Korea, are still awaiting shipping labels.

The delay has raised suspicions, especially since Japanese consumers have received their packages from Weverse without issue. Fans are calling out HYBE, accusing them of sabotage.

While these claims are unverified, delays in album shipments can affect chart rankings and disappoint casual fans interested in purchasing physical CDs.

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BTOB’s Lim Hyun Sik is making waves globally with his emotional OST See The Light for the hit drama When the Phone Rings.

The song, which was officially released on November 30, 2024, has quickly climbed the ranks and entered the top 10 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, securing the 10th spot as of January 4th.

See The Light is featured in key scenes of When the Phone Rings, a secret romance thriller starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin. The drama has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, and the OST has played a big part in its success. The song’s piano and guitar elements, combined with a powerful instrumental buildup, enhance the drama's emotional moments and leave a lasting impression.

Since its debut, When the Phone Rings has been dominating rankings on platforms like Netflix, and the OST’s success on Billboard just a month after release shows the global impact of the series.

The soundtrack also features other popular tracks like Hwasa's I Feel It Now, Lim Yeon’s Breath, Jae Yeon’s Is It Okay If I Love You, and Suran’s Hear Me Out, all receiving positive feedback from fans both in Korea and internationally.

When the Phone Rings will air its final episode on January 4th, bringing an end to the gripping drama, but its OST will surely continue to resonate with audiences around the world.

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