• BTS Jungkook’s Support for NewJeans Causes Tension Among HYBE Employees: "What about those who are guilty?"

    BTS member Jungkook recently showed his support for NewJeans, which has led to some tension among HYBE employees.

    On September 14, Jungkook shared a photo of his dog, “Jeonbam,” on Instagram with the caption, “Artists are not guilty.” He added emoticons in various colors to show his support for NewJeans.

    After Jungkook’s post, the anonymous HYBE employee community Blind was buzzing with activity.

    One HYBE worker shared Jungkook’s post and wrote, “I feel even more bitter. What have we been working for?”

    Other employees voiced their concerns as well. Comments included: “It looks like the company is really going to split apart,” “Why this artist? It feels like a sign the company is collapsing,” “It’s true that artists are not guilty, but what about those who are guilty? What are they doing now?” “It seems like they want to ruin everything,” and “We’re just reminded that we, as regular employees, don’t matter.”

    There were mixed reactions. Some employees wondered if Jungkook’s post was aimed at former CEO Min Hee Jin, while others felt it was more about criticizing HYBE.

    Some were disappointed, saying, “Are we listening to the most controversial person?” and “Look at how this is being interpreted and causing more controversy. What’s the point?”

    As discussions heated up both inside and outside HYBE, the company took action. Jungkook later posted on Instagram, “Don’t use them.”

    HYBE’s label Big Hit Music responded, saying Jungkook’s post was meant to show that young artists should not be dragged into disputes or used as a shield.

    Meanwhile, posts criticizing NewJeans and attacking former CEO Min Hee Jin and Shin Woo Seok, who is linked to the Dolphin Kidnapping Group, have been spreading on Blind, upsetting NewJeans fans.

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  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

    In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

    But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

    Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

    The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

    Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

    Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

    Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

    As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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