HYBE Exposed For Allegedly Harassing And Privately Investigating NewJeans Fans

HYBE is accused of investigating NewJeans fans.

On October 3, a post titled “HYBE Is Now Resorting To Investigating The Identities Of NewJeans’ Fans” went viral. The post has garnered over 25K views in just a few hours.

In the post, the author uploads allegations claimed by a prominent NewJeans fan. In a message, the fan criticizes HYBE for manipulating the media and politicians before revealing that HYBE had allegedly investigated the identities of NewJeans fans.

HYBE went as far as trying to investigate the identities of Team Bunnies…

— Team Bunnies

Netizens reacted to the post in horror. Many felt it was unacceptable for a label to go after the fans of its artists.

• “Wow, these crazy bastards. Are they the FBI? They are acting like the secret police in a dictatorship.”
• “Seriously weird…”
• “These crazy bastards are now investigating civilians. It’s disgusting to see them infringe on our rights to privacy.”
• “Seriously hoping my idols will be able to leave the label unscathed.”
• “If we just stand by and watch our nation’s culture will be ruined. HYBE is just the start. Seriously, we all need to act.”
• “Even in this situation, no one is reporting on this. The media only writes articles criticizing NewJeans fans.”
• “They are seriously doing everything that’s illegal.”
• “It pisses me off to see them acting like they are above the law. I hope they go bankrupt.

What are your thoughts?