Friday, May 10, 2024

Seventeen's Live Encore Stage after Winning 1st on Music Bank Today

 

 theqoo

-They're doing a great job!

-Really impressive!

-Seriously, this song is really amazing.

-Wow, they're all doing great, especially Vernon. I want to see the full version.

-I need to watch the full 13-member performance.

-Why did they cut it off here?

-They're really good, and Joshua's voice is great.

-I became a fan of S.Coups after watching this.

-Mingyu's voice is so nice.

-They're doing well, I like singers who perform live well.

-When will the full version be uploaded?

-Check out their skills~~~

-Although they sound a bit more shaky compared to usual, saying they can't sing is really funny. They've always been a group that excels in live performances.

-Give us moreㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-It was just about to get good, and then it got cut off, it's a shame.

-They seem to be doing well even without in-ear monitors.

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HYBE's direct hit on Min Heejin: 'Do you have any intention to protect your employees?'

by Reporter Lee Jinwook

Regarding the recent controversy, HYBE released a statement that directly targeted ADOR's CEO Min Heejin, saying, "If she had intentions to protect her employees, this thing wouldn't have occurred."

On the 10th, HYBE claimed, "The audit conducted on ADOR's style directing team leader on the evening of 9th was proceeded lawfully, with the consent of the auditee. The procedures were not coercive."

Previously, ADOR said the audit went for over 5 hours, even past midnight on the 10th. In response, HYBE stated, "The team leader arrived at the company at 6PM. Upon receiving call from the audit team, she responded at 7PM."

Regarding ADOR's claim that the audit went as far as following the team leader to her house, demanding not only laptop but also her personal phone, HYBE responded as follows:

"During the audit process, the team leader admitted to receiving hundreds of millions of won in bribes from an external contractor with the approval of CEO Min Heejin. Additionally, she expressed her intention to submit her personal laptop at home. With her consent, our female employees accompanied her to her home, took the laptop, and returned back to the office. The team leader consented to the use of personal information and expressed willingness to cooperate, that's why she handed over the laptop."

Furthermore they added, "CEO Min Heejin and other ADOR's staff haven't used the official messenger of the company for work conversations. They rely solely on Kakao Talk. Despite requesting the submission of data stored on the phone, the team leader did not comply. HYBE's audit team did not make further submission requests."

ADOR disagreed with HYBE's claim, stating that there was not embezzlement as the team leader did not receive incentives from ADOR, but received payment from advertiser for her work as a freelancer. 

In response, HYBE countered, "There is no practice within the company where a permanent employee directly receive hundreds of millions of won from an advertiser. Besides, it is a clear violation of law for a company to transfer funds to individuals, especially when the CEO knows about it for a long time."

They added, "Furthermore, CEO Min Heejin hasn't taken any action for the recovery of the illegally received money. We also expect a thorough investigation to clarify where the hundreds of millions of won received by the team leader went."

HYBE expressed strong regret towards the misleading statement that CEO Min Heejin's side previously released, saying "This is a serious defamation against the company." They announced their intention to take appropriate legal actions regarding this matter.

theqoo

-What?? What about you, HYBE? Do you have any intention to protect your artists?

-Then why does HYBE not protect Min Heejin? She's also an employee in HYBE. 

-I think Min Heejin is the one who's protecting her employees here...? 

-Seems like HYBE still doesn't understand the most important thing in the whole situation...

-Are they talking about themselves?

-Are they fools?

-I don't think they even understand what they're talking about

-What kind of nonsense is this...

-What the f*ck are they doing??

-I read the interview that team leader did, she said she was threatened by HYBE's audit team...

-HYBE is evil

-I don't think HYBE's supposed to be the one who says that...???

-What are you talking about...? Just mind your own business. You guys suck at doing your own job. 

-This is very low of HYBE

-At this point, HYBE just seems like a bunch of losers....

-They're talking about their own company?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Shinsegae Group's granddaughter will no longer be debuting in Teddy's girl group

According to XSportnews on the 10th, Moon Seoyoon, the granddaughter of Shinsegae Chairman Lee Myunghee, will no longer be joining the new girl group debuting under The Black Label. 

This group was produced by Teddy and was preparing for their debut in the first half of the year. Previously, it was known that Ella Gross, American child actress and model, and Bailey Seok, a famous dancer, were joining the debut lineup of this group, along the granddaughter of Shinsegae Chairman, Moon Seoyeon. 

Moon Seoyeon is the daughter of Jung Yookyung, the director of Shinsegae Department Store division. She is the younger sister of Shinsegae Chairman Jung Yongjin.

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New Jeans' Stylist Team Leader: 'I was frightened when HYBE told me they would sue me if I don't cooperate'

by Reporter Jeon Hyunghwa

ADOR revealed that HYBE conducted an investigation on A, the head of style-directing team in ADOR, for 5 hours from 7PM. HYBE's team was reported to visit a female stylist's house late at night during the process. 

A stated, "I was frightened when HYBE's audit team mentioned embezzlement and breach of trust. They suggested that I could be reported to the police."

HYBE claimed that the issue started when A received styling fees from an advertiser. ADOR explained that in the advertising industry, freelancers usually have separate contracts signed. Besides, freelancers usually have their own team that handles these tasks. ADOR stated that when calculating A's incentives, they took into account the fees received from advertisers. ADOR argued that HYBE couldn't accuse A of embezzlement since the company didn't suffer any financial loss as A received incentives instead of direct payments from advertisers. Besides, this issue had been shared with HYBE's HR and ER departments back in February. 

A stated, "I didn't expect this to happen because it was a common practice to receive advertising fees, even at my previous company. Besides, ADOR had approved it as part of my incentives." A shared that she received a call from HYBE audit team, who told her they needed to review her works for possible illegal or wrongful acts. At that time, A expressed willingness to cooperate despite feeling pressured. 

A said, "They told me to tell the truth, so I did. The audit team said that receiving money from outside sources under a non-compete agreement is embezzlement, which scared me a lot. When I asked them if I have to go to the police station, they said it's better to talk here. So, I told the truth as it is." 

A mentioned: "The audit team said that if I didn't submit my laptop as evidence, I might have to go to the police station. So, around 10.30 PM, I went home with one of them to take my laptop. They also asked for my phone, but I refused. After that, I took a taxi back to the office and was investigated until 12AM. I signed a consent form for using (information assets), but when I told ADOR's lawyer about it, they told me it was illegal and offered to withdraw it for me." 

theqoo

-How did such a thug-like entertainment company become number one in the industry?

-Isn't it illegal??

-They're not just bluffing, they're acting like straight-up thugs. Seriously, their work ethic is ridiculous.

-Why did they confiscate the laptop? What are they trying to copy?

-Are they thugs?

-Are they gangsters? Thugs? It's a mess.

-Seriously... HYBE has completely lost it, they're like a gang.

-Wow, seriously scary.

-Why are they acting like gangsters..?

-The stylist should have reported to the police instead

-Even the police wouldn't act so recklessly, who do they think they are?

-They're truly rewriting history, and not in a good way.

-What authority do they have to do this?

-They're a gangster company, what the heck?

-Investigate other labels under HYBE as well.

-But if you're already an employee, can you receive money like a freelancer?? Ah, is the styling team outsourced?

-I really hate HYBE.

-HYBE is just like a gangster organization.

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Byun Wooseok confirmed to appear on 'Salon Drip 2'... To showcase real-life chemistry with Kim Hyeyoon as 'Sol-Sun-Jae'

 

Actor Byun Wooseok will appear on the web variety show "Jang Doyeon's Salon Drip 2" with Kim Hye-yoon.

According to a TenAsia report on the 10th, Byun Wooseok will appear on "Jang Doyeon's Salon Drip 2" with Kim Hyeyoon on the 17th, where they are expected to showcase their real-life chemistry as 'Sol and SunJae'.

theqoo

-Excited Excited♡♡ Sol-Sun is coming♡♡♡♡

-Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally Sol-Sun is coming out!!! 💛💙 It's going to be so much funㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Bless the production team of Salon Dripㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-It's gonna be so much funㅠ

-I'm so excited!!

-They're coming out togetherㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I'm so happyㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Oh, it's gonna be fun

-Yes, talk about the drama!!!!!!

-This is crazy, insane ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Incredible

-Great!!!! I want to hear a lot about the drama

-Oh, they're coming out together, these days Salon Drip is my favoriteㅋㅋㅋ

-Our Sol-Sun 💛💙💛💙

-Sol-Sun is coming out together, oh yeah~~~!!!!!!!

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Byun Wooseok's reps, "The rumors are false. The woman involved in the dating rumor already has a boyfriend"

Actor Byun Wooseok denies 'Lovestagram' suspicion.

On the 10th, a representative from Byun Wooseok's agency, BARO Entertainment, told Herald POP, "It's not true at all. They're just friends from college," and "The woman involved in the dating rumors already has a boyfriend."

Earlier, online communities speculated about a 'Lovestagram' involving Byun Wooseok and model Jeon Jisoo, claiming they were photographed together in the same place wearing similar items. However, Byun Wooseok's side quickly denied the dating rumors and took action.

theqoo

-Seriously, this doesn't seem true at all, just stop it.

-This is madness, seriously.

-Seriously, it's getting hotㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Sigh, I'll just believe it.

-Seems like it's really not true. Even the woman has a boyfriend. I guess they denied it in the speed of light because it's not true. It's disrespectful to both the woman and her boyfriend, really.

-Maybe it's really not true...

-Ah, there are so many pathetic people.

-So what about the ring?

-Isn't it really not true? It would be awkward for her if there's a scandal with him when she already has a boyfriendㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Do actors have to stay at home and not hang out with their friends??ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Ah, really? Then let's stop.
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Min Heejin's side reveals, 'HYBE conducted an illegal investigation last night' ... HYBE 'There's no problem'

 
by Reporter Lee Taesoo

Min Heejin's side claimed that HYBE did an illegal investigation ahead of the board meeting scheduled for the 10th. In response, HYBE stated, "There was no problem."

According to the statement ADOR had released, "HYBE's audit team began investigating ADOR's style-directing Team Leader at 7PM on the 9th after work hours. The audit lasted for  over 5 hours, continuing until after midnight on the 10th." Furthermore, they added, "The audit team went too far by following the staff to their home and demanding not only their laptops, but also their personal mobile phones. They abused their authority by making unreasonable threats, saying 'If you don't cooperate, you'll have to go to the police station,' causing psychological pressure on our staff."

According to ADOR, HYBE raised issues about the contract between ADOR and the styling director, suspecting embezzlement. ADOR stated, "HYBE's concern is that internal members received payment straight from advertisers instead of from incentives from ADOR. However, ADOR didn't suffer from financial loss. Contrary to HYBE's claims, they can't say this is embezzlement." 

ADOR criticized this audit as an illegal interference, coercion, and invasion of privacy.  They also mentioned considering options such as withdrawing consent for the use of personal information obtained during the audit and suing HYBE for obstruction of business and coercion.

HYBE responded, saying, "Claiming 'illegal' without following proper audit procedures is problematic," and stated, "We will soon release a statement containing the accurate facts."

theqoo

-Why is HYBE like this?

-Are they gangsters??? Living above the law???

-They don't even realize what they did wrong, and now they're becoming thugs? Or were they thugs from the start?

-Crazy peopleㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Do they think they're the prosecutors or something? Even prosecutors can't do that.

-Even the police can't do something like that without a warrant.

-They're acting like gangsters now.

-Seriously, thinking that there's no problem with that is terrifying. Is that all these lowlifes are capable of?

-Seems like HYBE is in a hurry, it's really over for them.

-Sounds illegal to me

-..?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Is it legal to follow someone all the way to their house? Since when?

-It's more problematic to think there's no problemㅋ

-Hey gangsters, are you really above the law??

-Didn't expect them to say thatㅋㅋㅋ

-They're the ones denying the verdict, saying it's 'false information', after all...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-You're gangsters.

-What's not a problemㅋㅋㅋㅋ Have they done so much embezzlement that this isn't illegal anymoreㅋㅋㅋ

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