BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation AllegationsRecent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet TrollsMalicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative GenreRM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
Tomorrow X Together Revealed New Song 'Deja Vu' on NBC's Kelly Clarkson ShowK-POP boy band Tomorrow X Together has appeared on the popular American NBC program The Kelly Clarkson Show. Tomorrow X Together (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Huening Kai) showcased their performance of the title track “Deja Vu” from their recently released 6th mini album minisode 3: TOMORROW on The Kelly Clarkson Show broadcasted on the 3rd […]
Earning $34 Million in 6 Months: Who Tops K-Pop Music Copyright Royalties?Pdogg, the composer behind BTS's hits, wins the 2023 pop music lyricist and composer category at the KOMCA Copyright Awards.
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BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation Allegations Recent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet Trolls Malicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative Genre RM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
Tomorrow X Together Revealed New Song 'Deja Vu' on NBC's Kelly Clarkson Show K-POP boy band Tomorrow X Together has appeared on the popular American NBC program The Kelly Clarkson Show. Tomorrow X Together (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Huening Kai) showcased their performance of the title track “Deja Vu” from their recently released 6th mini album minisode 3: TOMORROW on The Kelly Clarkson Show broadcasted on the 3rd […]
Earning $34 Million in 6 Months: Who Tops K-Pop Music Copyright Royalties? Pdogg, the composer behind BTS's hits, wins the 2023 pop music lyricist and composer category at the KOMCA Copyright Awards.
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