Block B’s Park Kyung shared praise for BTS after Jin commented on the recent chart manipulation controversy during the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards. The controversy surrounds the practice of sajaegi, the manipulation of sales numbers through an artist’s own agency bulk buying or streaming. In late November, Park Kyung wrote in a now-deleted tweet, “I… Continue reading Park Kyung Praises BTS For Acceptance Speech After Jin Speaks Out About Chart Manipulation
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Block B’s Jaehyo Discharged From Military Due To Health Issues
Block B’s Jaehyo has been discharged from his military service. According to a statement from Jaehyo’s agency on December 6, Jaehyo received a physical examination from the Military Manpower Administration. Jaehyo suffers from chronic knee injuries that make it difficult for him to perform his duties. Due to these conditions, the Military Manpower Administration decided… Continue reading Block B’s Jaehyo Discharged From Military Due To Health Issues
Block B’s Zico And WINNER’s Song Mino Talk About Their Friendship, First Impressions, And More
Block B’s Zico and WINNER’s Song Mino reunited to talk about their trainee days together! On December 3, Song Mino appeared on Zico’s “Thinking Bout,” which is broadcast through Naver NOW. “Thinking Bout” is an audio show hosted by Zico in which he invites people who have had an impact on his growth as an artist.… Continue reading Block B’s Zico And WINNER’s Song Mino Talk About Their Friendship, First Impressions, And More
Artists File Legal Complaints Against Park Kyung For Chart Manipulation Accusations
Vibe and Song Ha Ye have officially filed complaints against Block B’s Park Kyung and his agency. On November 24, Park Kyung posted a tweet accusing Vibe, Song Ha Ye, Lim Jae Hyun, Jeon Sang Keun, Jang Deok Cheol, and Hwang In Wook of sajaegi (the manipulation of album sales numbers through bulk buying an album by an artist’s… Continue reading Artists File Legal Complaints Against Park Kyung For Chart Manipulation Accusations
Park Kyung’s Agency To Appoint Lawyer + Expresses Wish For Chart Manipulation Rumors To Be Uncovered
Park Kyung’s agency has released a new statement regarding his conflict with several artists regarding rumors of chart manipulation. The Block B member wrote on November 24, “I want to do sajaegi like Vibe, like Song Ha Ye, like Lim Jae Hyun, like Jeon Sang Keun, like Jang Deok Cheol, and like Hwang In Wook.”… Continue reading Park Kyung’s Agency To Appoint Lawyer + Expresses Wish For Chart Manipulation Rumors To Be Uncovered
Park Kyung Rises On Music Charts As Netizens Express Support For His Recent Comment
Netizens have been expressing support for Park Kyung following his Twitter post speaking out against digital chart manipulation. Previously on November 24, the Block B member wrote, “I want to do sajaegi like Vibe, like Song Ha Ye, like Lim Jae Hyun, like Jeon Sang Keun, like Jang Deok Cheol, and like Hwang In Wook.” His agency… Continue reading Park Kyung Rises On Music Charts As Netizens Express Support For His Recent Comment
Update: All Artists Mentioned In Park Kyung’s Comment About Sajaegi Announce Plans To Take Legal Action
Updated November 26 KST: Follow his agency’s announcement that they will be taking legal action, Yoon Min Soo has personally spoken up after Park Kyung’s accusations. On November 25, Yoon Min Soo posted on Instagram with photos of Vibe’s album covers and an image that reads, “Vibe does not do sajaegi.” View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Update: All Artists Mentioned In Park Kyung’s Comment About Sajaegi Announce Plans To Take Legal Action
Block B’s Park Kyung Accuses Certain Artists Of Chart Manipulation + His Agency Releases Apology
Park Kyung’s agency has spoken up after Park Kyung uploaded a tweet accusing certain artists of sajaegi (the manipulation of album sales numbers through bulk buying an album by an artist’s own agency). On November 24, Park Kyung wrote on his personal Twitter account, “I want to do sajaegi like Vibe, like Song Ha Ye, like Lim… Continue reading Block B’s Park Kyung Accuses Certain Artists Of Chart Manipulation + His Agency Releases Apology
MAMAMOO + BTS Top Gaon Weekly Charts; Noel Achieves Triple Crown
Gaon Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of November 10 to 16! Album Chart MAMAMOO’s new studio album “reality in BLACK” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s physical album chart, followed by GOT7’s “Call My Name” at No. 2. Block B’s Zico’s first solo studio album “THINKING” debuted at No. 3,… Continue reading MAMAMOO + BTS Top Gaon Weekly Charts; Noel Achieves Triple Crown
Watch: P.O Gets Hilariously Upset On Kyuhyun’s Behalf When “New Journey To The West” Members Accidentally Hurt His Feelings
Block B’s P.O made everyone crack up by getting visibly offended on Super Junior’s Kyuhyun‘s behalf on “New Journey to the West 7”! During the November 15 episode of the tvN variety show, the six cast members split up into teams of three and faced off in a music guessing game. P.O, Kyuhyun, and WINNER’s… Continue reading Watch: P.O Gets Hilariously Upset On Kyuhyun’s Behalf When “New Journey To The West” Members Accidentally Hurt His Feelings