“It seems like they can’t…”
Koreaboo
15 minutes ago
BTS and HYBE are one of the most successful partnerships in K-Pop, but many seem to think the end of it is nearing.
| GQ Magazine
Even though the mega-popular boy group just recently dropped their “comeback” studio album — and will set off on a massive world tour soon — under HYBE, a recent documentary showing behind-the-scenes footage has sparked huge claims of tension between the two sides.
HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk | EY
Dispatch revealed the BTS members had to go against HYBE to ensure more Korean lyrics made it in the final cut of songs.
Dispatch Reports BTS Fought HYBE Over Korean Lyrics In “Arirang”
Other scenes showed BigHit Music vice president slamming the boy group’s older songs.
HYBE Slams BTS’s Lyrics In Shocking Statement, Sparking Fury
All this drama has sparked one big question among Korean netizens: Why doesn’t BTS simply leave?
| HYBE
A post on Pann went viral, debating exactly this. OP argued that if BTS dislikes HYBE, they could leave and prove themselves as solo artists, rather than blaming the company.
| Pann
But honestly, if BTS really doesn’t like HYBE shouldn’t they just leave the company and prove themselves by succeeding confidently as solo artists?
If they don’t want to get criticized because of the company, then why keep blaming the company and saying things like ‘we were against it’? It’s not like this has happened just once or twice. Just leave and succeed. What’s stopping them?
— Viral post on Pann
Fans quickly chimed in, sharing mixed opinions. Some pointed out that BTS built HYBE themselves and leaving isn’t that simple, as the group would have to give up their name and music. Others noted that the members seem to remain in the company just to ensure group activities can continue.
| Pann
- “BTS literally built HYBE, so why would they leave? And even if they did, what’s the alternative? They’d have to give up their group name and all their songs. Saying they should leave without thinking is something only people who want BTS to fail would say. It’s not like they’d automatically succeed just because they left HYBE… Honestly, it just sounds like nonsense at this point. For the record, I’ve consistently disliked HYBE and will continue to, but that’s a separate issue.”
- “How could they just abandon Bang PD (‘Bang Father’)? LOL”
- “I think they’re staying because they value group activities and loyalty to each other. Before, V said he renewed his contract not because of the company, but because of the members. After hearing that, I was convinced—they’re seriously kind, damn itㅠ”
- “It seems like they can’t leave HYBE.”
- “That’s actually true.”
- “BTS and HYBE are basically the same. If they’re really confident, why can’t they leave?”