CARATs Boycott HYBE After Suspicions That The Company Manipulated Negative Press About SEVENTEEN
It was recently found out through HYBE’s leaked internal documents that the company was acutely aware of the negative press surrounding SEVENTEEN in the past years. After the documents were revealed, fans were suspicious that the company not only failed to deal with Mingyu’s dating rumors…
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu And Jeon Somi’s Dating Rumors Were On HYBE’s Radar
…but also had a hand in reportedly using the other members’ to quell flames surrounding Joshua’s dating scandal.
HYBE Used Member X Member Ships To Cover SEVENTEEN Joshua’s Dating Scandal
Following the accusations, CARATs have taken to boycotting the company. Multiple Korean CARATs are cancelling their orders for the latest album…
앨범 구매는 예판 구매뿐이라서 멤버십키트 취소와 함께 인증합니다. https://t.co/7HXRRAqvz1 pic.twitter.com/YUeB08Uw14
— 체리야🍒 (@ss_808_) October 28, 2024
…as well as renewals for memberships.
안녕하세요 퍼포머입니다. 제가 지금 취소할 수 있는 거라곤 멤버십 키트뿐이네요. 지금같은 상황에서 뭐라도 보여주고 싶었어요. 올해 초부터 보여줬던 그 모든 일이 그런 사고방식에서 비롯된거구나 뼈저리게 느끼는 밤입니다. pic.twitter.com/Q4qafgKvMA
— 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑 (@svt_performer) October 28, 2024
Although CARATs still love and support the members, avoiding purchases which result in the company’s profit is a key part of the boycott. In return, fans are encouraging other CARATs to show their support by voting for the group and continuing to stream their latest release.
우리애들이 그저 돈으로 보였나보네. 너네가 좋아하는 돈 ? 우리는 사랑으로 보여줄거야. 투표하고 스밍해요. 저들이 좋아하는 돈 말고 성적으로 보여줍시다. https://t.co/ByvkHuYWIW pic.twitter.com/4OPX8WkBIi
— 알팔파 (@alfi_1e2) October 29, 2024
#seventeen_leavehybe continues to trend on X as a trending topic throughout October 29, 2024, alongside “our seungkwan.”
