SEVENTEEN’s Alleged Social Media “Silence” Sparks Concerns Amid HYBE’s Recent Controversies
SEVENTEEN‘s social media “silence” has sparked concerns amid HYBE‘s recent controversy.
Amid HYBE’s controversy (especially the recent internal document leak), netizens praised SEVENTEEN Seungkwan‘s letter which spoke of the industry and seemingly addressed the recent actions of the company, including a letter from NMIXX‘s Haewon.
SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan Seemingly Addresses HYBE Controversy In Lengthy Letter
Hoshi also showcased support for aespa‘s Karina in a post.
Yet, after these posts, netizens noticed that the members have been quiet on social media (aside from the photos from their recent US shows).
While some fans thought the silence might be just the members enjoying their time in America, many thought that HYBE might have put them on a “social media” ban following their recent posts.
seventeen has been so silent since the san antonio tour finished, did you do something again hybe..? are their on some sort of online restriction or..? cause knowing svt, they wouldn't miss posting thank you messages after each country stops
— lee🎮 (@leesvt_) November 3, 2024
svt getting social media banned in the middle of a world tour bc speaking up against your fuckass company means that now you're the main target for mostly disreputable news agencies. happy 2024 for all of us.
— ً🧸 (@quartzlatte) November 3, 2024
svt blink twice if you need help rescue mission operation saveteen is on standby
— rae 🖤🤍 (@lifes9yu) November 3, 2024
Netizens also shared instances where the members would definitely have been active but have been silent, whether it was on Instagram or Weverse.
hybe really got svt on a social media ban after seungkwan's post omg wonwoo would never be so silent after t1's win
— ۟ (@wonnnwoo) November 3, 2024
hybe is nasty for that social media ban cause we could've gotten dokyeom being all shy on weverse like hey caratdeul it's pizzaboy
— masonline (@kf1lm) November 4, 2024
hybe are so evil for restricting svt rn cus i would really love a dokyeom weverse post asking us if we like it with [cute tone] included
— lesbian hoshi (@snwuyaoi) November 4, 2024
In particular, one of the only posts from the members’ personal accounts came from DK, who shared photos from his recent Allure photoshoot.
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CARATs have been boycotting HYBE after the company has been involving SEVENTEEN in their feud, including manipulating negative press towards them. You can read more about that below.
CARATs Boycott HYBE After Suspicions That The Company Manipulated Negative Press About SEVENTEEN
