SEVENTEEN Fans Call Out HYBE For “Stealing” The8’s Name
HYBE seems to have gotten itself in hot waters with fans once again, this time over suspected misuse of SEVENTEEN member THE8’s name.
The issue was brought to light with the recent debut of HYBE’s AI group, SYNDI8. Many fans claimed that apart from the use of a similar numerical, the group name’s pronunciation (Sin-di-eit) also bears a striking resemblance to THE8’s stage name. Many feel that this is an attempt on the label’s part to capitalize on the SEVENTEEN member’s well-established popularity.
【🙋Rights Protection🙋♂️】Stop Stealing The8's Name
Carats💎, what @HYBEOFFICIALtwt and @pledis_17 are doing with The8's name is totally unacceptable and disrespectful, and may lead to further issues like erasing The8's existence as an artist for 10 years or relating The8 to… pic.twitter.com/P4zAinXtDb
— Fanbase of Minghao (@Fanbase_of_XMH) June 28, 2024
he worked so hard to established his name and reputation for himself not for you @HYBEOFFICIALtwt to steal/ruin it.
HYBE Stop Stealing The8's Name#Pledis_Protect_Your_Artist#우리_신_디에잇_명호#the8_is_the8 pic.twitter.com/eDRR6tbO8e
— shin ☆ (@intoxmh8_) June 28, 2024
Another point of contention among fans has been the similarity between the Japanese nicknames of THE8 and ZEROBASEONE member Zhang Hao. THE8, whose real name is Xu Minghao, has long been fondly referred to as “Hao Chan” by his Japanese fans. But the Japanese fanbase of Zhang Hao has also adapted the same nickname for the idol, much to the displeasure of SEVENTEEN fans.
【📢 Spread❗️】Trending for "ハオちゃん" (Hao-chan)
As it's widely acknowledged, ever since Seventeen's debut in 2015, "ハオちゃん" (Hao-chan) has always been one of carats' most favourite calling picks, a truly cherished moniker among carats for Xu Minghao.
This affectionate… pic.twitter.com/oLnMuArgIV— Fanbase of Minghao (@Fanbase_of_XMH) July 11, 2024
I think it's funny every time I see someone try to steal THE8's name.
ハオちゃん is our precious Minghao
ハオちゃんは私たちの宝であるミョンホさんです#minghao #THE8 #ハオちゃん pic.twitter.com/FXPWquReqN— THE10-1 (@THEyong_xian) July 12, 2024
With these issues at hand, many fans have resorted to expressing their anger toward HYBE through social media by trending tags that urge Pledis Entertainment to protect THE8’s artistic rights.
EVERYONE WHO SEES THIS DROP THE TAGS NOW ⬇️ fck that company
HYBE Stop Stealing The8's Name#Pledis_Protect_Your_Artist#우리_신_디에잇_명호#the8_is_the8 @HYBEOFFICIALtwt pic.twitter.com/wg5sTsJkej
— hannie ☻ (@minghaocheol_) June 28, 2024
DROP THE TAGS, EVERYONE!
HYBE Stop Stealing The8's Name#Pledis_Protect_Your_Artist#우리_신_디에잇_명호#the8_is_the8 pic.twitter.com/GMKzuxOKS6
— ace 🩺 (@EVERYW0NWOO) June 28, 2024
looks like they don't have plans changing the name, and pledis & hybe are still silent about it, but i won't.
HYBE Stop Stealing The8's Name#Pledis_Protect_Your_Artist#우리_신_디에잇_명호#the8_is_the8 https://t.co/QyfJxnACVZ
— ⑧ (@the8pics) June 30, 2024
Neither Pledis Entertainment nor its parent company HYBE have responded to fans’ concerns.
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