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On October 26, 2024, HYBE's internal document concerning BTS' Jimin and Jungkook went viral on the Korean online forum TheQoo. The document was revealed by the Democratic Party of Korea representative Min Hyung-bae at the National Assembly audit on October 24.
The post on TheQoo highlighted that the label allegedly caused strife between BTS' Jimin and Jungkook's fan bases on DC Gallery. As per the highlighted segment from HYBE's internal document, the original poster claimed that the company kept quiet, as the fan bases of the two BTS members allegedly spread malicious content against them.
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For the unversed, DC Gallery is another Korean online forum. This invited the ire of the public, as they accused HYBE of failing to protect their artists. One X user stated that BTS and NewJeans should leave HYBE, writing:
"It's time for BTS and NewJeans to leave HYBE without them HYBE will go bankrupt, Which agency pits and badmouths its own artists is truly disgusting."
Online users further discussed how the entertainment companies are infamous for allegedly "sabotaging" artists and their solo works.
"This is nothing new, we know companies sabotage solo works (in one way or another) bc they dont want individual idols to get too big, the difference is that other fandoms recognize that and pressure the company, i hope this is a wake up call to all hybe’s fandoms," an X user wrote.
"Hybe is one of the companies that understands bad publicity is still publicity and uses that to ease into brand growth. Collaborations with other artists and companies require NUMBERS not PR… Hybe is evil but smart," another netizen wrote.
"Said it before, BTS as a brand is bigger than hybe, the fat man is a jealous person, I genuinely blieve his reason for buyin so many smaller companies was to move away from the idea that BTS made his company wat it is today, if an opportunity comes for him to discard them, he will," a fan added.
Some netizens highlighted how they wish both Jimin and Jungkook would terminate their contracts with HYBE since the label failed "to protect them."
"This is unbelievable… Hybe protecting its artists? Yeah, right! The company sees it all and still lets hate run wild among akgaes because it’s convenient to have “dedicated” fans supporting the artist—even if it means bringing others down. Thank goodness Jimin and Jungkook rise above the drama of toxic solos, akgaes, and all this chaos," one fan said.
"May god protects you and shelter you my Jimin and Jungkook, hope you're surrounded by genuine loving caring people that have your best interest at mind! Praying for both your safety and well being! As long as you both are together i know both of you have each other's back," another fan commented.
"They should leave Jimin and Jungkook alone. The hybe had to protect them and not throw its image at the wolves. This company is too inconsequential. Jimin and Jungkook had to leave this horrible place." one other fan added.
More about BTS' Jimin and Jungkook's solo activities so far
BTS' Jimin and Jungkook had successful solo releases between 2022 and 2024, with both showcasing their individual musical styles. Jimin’s debut solo album FACE, released on March 24, 2023, marked his first full-scale solo project since BTS announced its temporary break from group activities in June 2022.
With the title track Like Crazy, he ventured into a synth-pop style, blending his high-range vocals with emotional lyrics. Like Crazy debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and this achievement made him the first BTS member and the first Korean soloist to top the chart with a solo song. The album also charted high on Billboard 200, entering the Top 10.
On July 19, 2024, Jimin released his second solo album, MUSE, with the title track, WHO. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, while WHO debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global 200 (Excl. US) charts.
Jungkook’s solo endeavors began gaining attention in 2022 with the release of Dreamers, the official FIFA World Cup anthem for the year, in collaboration with Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi. His performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar, in November 2022, marked a historic moment, as he became the first Korean artist to perform at the event.
In July 2023, Jungkook followed up with the highly anticipated release of Seven (feat. Latto), which topped the iTunes charts in over 100 countries and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Following the success of Seven, he released his second single, 3D (featuring Jack Harlow), in September 2023. Further, in November 2023, he dropped his full-length English solo album, GOLDEN.
Currently, on October 26, 2024, Jimin's WHO surpassed Jungkook's Seven, by becoming the longest-charting song on the Spotify Global Weekly Chart. WHO has been charting for 14 weeks straight, from July 19, 2024, to October 26, 2024.
In other news, BTS' Jimin and Jungkook enlisted in the military together on December 12, 2023. The two will return on June 11, 2025.
