How old are you? Hit bang ATEEZ Hong Joong, Bang Sihyuk + Hive...I don't have the agency's position
Jan 16, 2025
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On the 15th, Hong Joong released a song 'SMB' in collaboration with American rapper Odetari.
The lyrics were rather straightforward, such as "There's nothing funny about it", "Have a good night's worth", "Hitman", "Du-du-du, bang", and "Koraji" who cursed while mentioning his real name".
Netizens are speculating that the lyrics, such as 'hitman' and 'Koraji' who curse while mentioning real names, may have targeted the controversy over Bang Si-hyuk and Hive Music Industry Report.
In addition, the combination of 'hitman' and 'bang' in the lyrics reminds me of Bang Si-hyuk's nickname 'hitman Bang'.
Bang Si-hyuk appeared on tvN 'Uquiz on the Block' and said 'Park Jin-young gave me a nickname 'Hit Man'.
In this regard, KQ Entertainment declined to comment, saying, `No position.'
Earlier in October last year, an internal document named Weekly Music Industry Report was released at the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee's parliamentary audit of the National Assembly, Culture, and Tourism Committee. This included primary appearance evaluations such as "No one is an idol's feature because the members made their debut at the age of being ugly", "Surprisingly ugly", and rumors about privacy of other companies and their artists.
In response, Hive CEO Lee Jae-sang said "It was shared only with some leadership for the purpose of understanding the market and artist fan public opinion, but the content was very inappropriate. On behalf of the company, he acknowledges all wrongdoing and feels responsible. I respectfully and officially apologize to the outside artists who were mentioned in the document and caused damage and hurt. We have contacted each agency separately and apologize directly."
In addition, as CEO, the preparation of the monitoring document was immediately discontinued. After promising to establish a guide and strengthen internal control to prevent such problems from occurring again, A, who was in charge of the practice, was relieved of his position.
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