HYBE Empire Collapses: Scandal on Scandal, Kpop Fans Are Furious!

While fans are hospitalized due to the cold, HYBE is still calmly "showing off" their achievements. The wave of anger in the Kpop fan community is rising, raising questions about the responsibility and safety of fans.

The BOYNEXTDOOR pop-up event, held in Seoul by KOZ Entertainment, turned into a disaster due to the lack of safety measures for attendees. Thousands of fans flocked to the event venue, many of whom had to wait for hours in the freezing temperatures, with temperatures as low as -10°C. As a result, one fan fainted from exhaustion and had to be rushed to the hospital.

However, instead of apologizing and promising to improve, KOZ Entertainment released a statement that only focused on the number of visitors reaching 1,000 on the first day. This action was met with harsh condemnation from fans and netizens, who said that the company was "showing off" its achievements while ignoring the safety of fans.

Discontent quickly spread on online forums like Instiz, where fans expressed frustration and concern over HYBE and KOZ's handling of the crisis. The question is: Are entertainment companies putting profits above the safety of fans?

This incident is not an isolated case. Previously, HYBE also faced a strong wave of opposition from Jungwon (ENHYPEN) fans when they sent "funeral wreaths" to the company headquarters to protest the way the male singer handled the dating rumors. Similarly, the controversy related to BTS and Min Hee Jin also showed a lack of listening to and respecting the opinions of fans.

The BOYNEXTDOOR event incident has once again put the passionate fan culture of Kpop on the scale. Long lines and waiting overnight to meet idols have become a familiar part of this culture. However, it also poses many potential health and safety risks for fans. The fierce competition in the Kpop industry also forces companies to constantly organize events to attract fans, sometimes ignoring necessary safety measures.

Recently, HYBE has been continuously caught up in noisy scandals. From the power "war" with Min Hee Jin, suspicions of cheating on rookie group TWS's achievements, to the noise related to NewJeans, this company is facing increasing public pressure. These scandals have caused HYBE to fall into a major crisis of image and reputation in the eyes of the public.

In addition to the fan hospitalization incident, HYBE is also facing a wave of harsh condemnation for accusations of distorting the images of artists, including top groups like BTS and Seventeen. This information, if true, will not only deal a heavy blow to HYBE's reputation but also deeply damage fans' trust in the way the company treats its "artists".

A series of scandals has put HYBE in a difficult situation. After the incident of distorting the image of Kpop groups, the company had to issue a public apology and fire an executive. However, this move does not seem to appease public opinion, and even arouses more suspicion and anger. From internal disputes that have not been satisfactorily resolved to incidents that are beyond control, HYBE's image is being severely eroded.

These series of scandals are not just "stains" on the company's records, but also raise big questions about the responsibility and ethics of entertainment corporations. Can HYBE and other entertainment companies change their management and organization to avoid similar incidents from happening again? The answer will certainly shape the future of the Kpop industry.

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