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SM Hired A Social Media Company To Manipulate Public Opinion Against HYBE

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/312/0000672063

NOTE: text messages are being translated

It has been revealed that during its management dispute with HYBE early last year, SM Entertainment hired an external company to manipulate public opinion on internet forums and community bulletin boards. This is the first known instance of an entertainment company...

An Arrest Warrant Issued For The Founder Of Kakao Over SM Stock Manipulation

Kim Beom-soo, chairman of Kakao's management reform committee, is currently at the center of allegations regarding the manipulation of SM Entertainment's stock price. As of now, he faces a critical juncture that could lead to his detention. It's been about eight months since the Financial Supervisory Service recommended his indictment to the prosecution. To persuade the court, the prosecution has prepared a 200-page PowerPoint presentation, asserting they have ample evidence to support the ch...

CAFE OF RM'S SISTER, V'S EXHIBIT & BIG HIT'S OLD BUILDING

RM's sister didn't want to take a pictures because she said she doesn't feel pretty. She has apparently been working since 7am and it was 4:45 bu the time we got to her cafe. She did talk to me though and checked on me after we ordered. She is nice.

She is the one wearing a gray shirt in the video behind the counter. I had to cover her face to respect her wish to not be photographed.

She is tall and tiny.

I asked her where the name came from and she said it's to say "it's...

Reaction To AESPA's Supernova

No one is doing it like AESPA

(WITH MUSIC) BTS' THIRD DORM TURNED INTO A CAFE

NOTE: 

This is the same exact video but with BTS song as per request.

HE RUN BTS EPISODE IS EPISODE 29

The thumbnail photo was taken outside of the dorm.

CULTURE DE is the name of the cafe and about 10 minutes away (by bus) from their first dorm and first Big Hit Office.

The space has obviously been renovated to make it look like a cafe rather than a home.

FOOD AND DRINKS

We liked EVERYTHING WE ORDERED.

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BTS' THIRD DORM TURNED INTO A CAFE

THE RUN BTS EPISODE IS EPISODE 29

The thumbnail photo was taken outside of the dorm.

CULTURE DE is the name of the cafe and about 10 minutes away (by bus) from their first dorm and first Big Hit Office.

The space has obviously been renovated to make it look like a cafe rather than a home.

FOOD AND DRINKS

We liked EVERYTHING WE ORDERED.

PASTRIES: Almond bagel, fruit croissant, muffin, and about 3 more pastries. Almond bagel for me was th...

Ador rejected Grammy Museum's offer of 'prime spot' for NewJeans: report

The uneasy relationship between Hybe and Min Hee-jin, the CEO of its subsidiary Ador, continues with the agency behind popular K-pop group NewJeans reported to have rejected the Grammy Museum’s offer of the "best spot" at the upcoming Hybe exhibition in Los Angeles running from Aug. 2 to Sept. 15.

The Grammy Museum, an institution devoted to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards, offered Ador a prime spot for NewJeans in March, according to local media Monday. The organizers pr...

Source Music files 500 million won lawsuit against ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin

Source Music, the agency of the group Le Seraphim, has filed a lawsuit for damages against Min Hee-jin, CEO of Adore.

According to the legal community on the 15th, Source Music recently filed a lawsuit against CEO Min at the Seoul Western District Court, demanding 500 million won in damages for defamation, obstruction of business, and insult.

The amount of the lawsuit was determined to be a portion of the damages suffered by Source Music, so there is room for it to i...

Touchdown South Korea

First stop: V's Compose Coffee. Will settle tonight and head to the cafe of RM's sister and possibly visit Hybe's building (just the outside).

ANSWERING SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS, I HOPE YOU CAN ANSWER THEM TOO

These are questions you guys sent and I hope you can answer them too so we can get to know each other better:

• What BTS songs do I not like? 

• What BTS solo member song do I not like? 

• If I were given a chance to talk to just one BTS member who would it be

• Who is my bias in BTS?

• Other acts I like 

• GG that I think is most talented and will become internationally successful

• Worst...

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10 "BEST NARRATIVES" I'VE HEARD ABOUT "ARE YOU SURE?"

Let's laugh together.

1- This was to punish Taehyung for cheating on JK with his affair with Jennie of Blackpink.

2- Scooter and BigHIt are scared for the truth to come out, that V is more popular than JK. So, they are joining the power of JK and JM to beat V.

3- This was released to sabotage Jimin's album.

4- Agency is forcing Taehyung and JK apart because t...

GRAMMY-HYBE Exhibition Without New Jeans

New Jeans' name was left out of a large-scale exhibition featuring stage costumes and concept photos of HYBE artists. HYBE explained that the decision was made based on their label choice.

According to the Associated Press on the 9th (local time), the Grammy Museum will hold the 'HYBE: We Believe In Music' exhibition from February 2nd to September 15th. The Grammy Museum explained on its home...

REQUEST: Reaction to New Jeans Supernatural MV

Can Jimin Break BTS’ Curse On The Charts?

Someone said this is behind a paywall

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/07/07/can-jimin-break-bts-curse-on-the-charts/

Hugh McIntyre Senior Contributor

Jimin shocked his fans recently by 2024-07-08 05:42:18 +0000 UTC View Post

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What he said in the video:

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Kakao asked One Asia Partners to purchase 100 billion won worth of SM Entertainment stocks in order to block Hybe’s public offering.

There is testimony that Kakao asked One Asia Partners to purchase 100 billion won worth of SM Entertainment stocks to block Hybe’s public offering.

The 15th Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court, presided over by Judge Yang Hwan-seung, held a trial today for four individuals, including Kakao’s Chief Investment Officer Bae Jae-hyun and One Asia Partners Chairman Ji Chang-bae, on charges of violating the Capital Markets Act. The court conducted the first witness exami...

CAFE OF RM'S SISTER: CAFE FAR BEN

This has been added to my itinerary.

Here is the address because you are going too!

https://map.naver.com/p/entry/place/1825800661?c=15.00,0,0,0,dh

Want To Join? Talk Talk Korea contest invites global creators

The Ministry of Culture is launching its 11th annual Talk Talk Korea contest, inviting creators worldwide to share their unique vision of Korean culture. Running from June 28 to Aug. 31, this year's competition offers prizes ranging from cutting-edge tech gadgets to an immersive Korean adventure.

Under the theme "Experience the essence of Korea," participants can showcase their creativity acro...

IS HYBE CHAIRMAN BANG SIHYUK REALLY IGNORING NEWJEANS?

TLDR: Bang Si Hyuk didn't go to NEWJEANS' Tokyo Dome fan meet. It means he is really ignoring NEWJEANS.

The article mentioned Bang Sihyuk already explained he does not go to his artist's concerts or events to prevent putting any psychological pressure. However, Bang invited Le Sserafim to his LA home which he hasn't done to NEWJEANS. That "might" be proof that he has less "affection" for NEWJEANS.

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During a teary press conference on April 25, Min Hee-jin, CEO o...

KAKAO FOUNDER KIM BEOM-SU SUMMONED FOR QUESTIONING FOR STOCK MANIPULATION

The prosecution investigating allegations of Kakao manipulating SM Entertainment’s stock price has confirmed that it will summon Kakao founder and Management Reform Committee Chairman Kim Beom-soo for questioning next week.

According to an extensive investigation by the Law Times, the 2nd Financial Investigation Division of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office, led by Chief Prose...

FORMER HYBE AMERICA CO-CEO RETURNS TO KOREA

TLDR: Yoon Seok-jun, CEO of HYBE America and founding member of HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), has returned to Korea after stepping down a year and a half ago. He is under a non-compete agreement until the end of the year and is expected to leave HYBE entirely afterward. His resignation was not officially announced by HYBE but was reported by Variety. Yoon played a significant role in HYBE's growth and the success of BTS. Scooter Braun is now the sole CEO of HYBE America a...