ARMYs Outraged By HYBE’s Alleged Mistreatment Of BTS’s V
ARMYs are demanding that HYBE stop “sabotaging” BTS‘s V.
A vinyl version of V’s 2023 debut studio album Layover was scheduled to be released on September 20. Pre-orders began on August 20.
Yet, on September 20, many ARMYs claimed their vinyl pre-orders had not been shipped yet. Considering many pre-ordered as soon as the layover vinyl was available, they were alarmed by the apparent shipping delay.
This is just 🤬🤬
. @BIGHIT_MUSIC @HYBEOFFICIALtwt @bts_bighit why our pre-orders of Layover Vinyls are not being shipped in Korea ???
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/pi9O2dBtX0
— 🩷ⓥ🩷 (@VEnchantingTae) September 20, 2024
HYBE, what’s going on? 🤨 Pre-ordered Tae's album on day one and still haven't received it. Many others facing the same issue. This is unacceptable!
"HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG"#Taehyung #HYBE #BTS #V #Sabotage #KimTaehyung#V_20second_LIVE #V_FRIENDS pic.twitter.com/9FHJAYijX2— TechnoSports Media Group (@TechnoSports_in) September 20, 2024
multiple POs on weverse and ktown4u going to kr address, none are shipped despite pre-ordering on FIRST DAY. this is sabotage beyond belief. all the mmbrs got a rolling release only PER REGION, still got majority of kr/global pre-orders on 1st day
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/3LLH9kHnwo
— lexi (@idgafduo) September 20, 2024
this is not the first time hybe has messed up you can't convince me they not doing it purposely@BIGHIT_MUSIC @HYBEOFFICIALtwt @bts_bighit why our pre-orders of Layover Vinyls are not being shipped in Korea ???
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG
— Report For V (@protectforkth) September 20, 2024
This issue reminds ARMYs of when the Layover studio album was first released. There seem to be consistent issues of understocking and shipping delays.
Its mfking triggering me . Im getting layover flashbacks.
Hybe sabotaged tae again .
FCKING TAEHYUNG LEAVE HYBE FFS . I CANT TAKE THIS TRAUMA ANYMORE. OTHER 6 HAD NO PROBLEM DURING ALBUM RELEASE OR VINYL RELEASE. FUCK BTS FUCK HYBE
I HATE YOU ALL
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG— mi misses thv🌸 🧘🏻♀️🛌 (@miri1230kth) September 20, 2024
Layover vinyls kept getting sold out on weverse and varying online shops multiple times and each time kths and Tae fbs had to tag for bighit and hybe to re-stock. Under-stocking and now delaying shipments just like Layover CDs I’m sick and tired!
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/paWbdc6Ryj
— ⊹ (@taes_studio) September 20, 2024
ARMYs also feel that promotion of V’s Layover vinyls have been insufficient. They noted a lack of posts on social media from the company responsible for posting and advertising.
Pre-orders of Layover Vinyls aren't being shipped in Korea. There is not a single post about Layover LP's release.
We see what you do, we won't be silent. We respect the artist so should you.@BIGHIT_MUSIC @bts_bighit @HYBEOFFICIALtwtHYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG
— Nataliya ◡̈ ᴵ♡ᵁ ᶦᵗ'ˢ ˢᵒ ᵉᵃˢʸ (@TataLovesArt2) September 20, 2024
For others for taehyung
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/NlonUSlC5T
— Rey⁷💿 ☂︎ (@thvy2k_) September 20, 2024
It feels like Layover era all over again. How do u call yourself a music company and NOT promote member releasing music.
멤버들이 음악을 발표하는 것을 지원하고 홍보하지 않는데 왜 자신을 MUSIC 회사라고 부르나요? 전문가답지 않게 행동하지 마세요
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/dRZmxZOf9r
— kasy (@koovarbie) September 20, 2024
Hybe has time to tweet about everything while sabotaging Taehyung more & more
When will army finally talk about Taehyung’s mistreatment? @BIGHIT_MUSIC @HYBEOFFICIALtwt @bts_bighit why our pre-orders of Layover Vinyls are not being shipped in Korea?
HYBE STOP SABOTAGING TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/2t28tSfC5Y— َ (@jjkofvante) September 20, 2024
This calls into question the treatment of V. Many supporters of his feel that HYBE is intentionally neglecting him.