The official website of JYP Entertainment has been brought down in a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The site has been offline since approximately 5 p.m. on January 16 (KST). This attack appears to be closely related to the escalating nationality controversy surrounding TWICE’s Tzuyu. According to a representative of JYP, their homepage had gone online and offline intermittently even before Tzuyu’s apology video. The… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Website Down Following Cyber Attack
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Taiwanese Politicians Rally Behind Tzuyu, China Censors Her Name on Weibo
In yet another twist in the nationality controversy surrounding TWICE member Tzuyu, the Chinese government has started censoring comments and blocking searches of her name on the social media platform Weibo. Also being censored on Weibo is Tsai Ing Wen, the leader of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party who was just elected the next president. This… Continue reading Taiwanese Politicians Rally Behind Tzuyu, China Censors Her Name on Weibo
2PM Cancels Chinese Schedules Following Tzuyu’s Continuing Controversy
JYP Entertainment’s issues appear to be far from over as 2PM’s scheduled appearances in China have been canceled. According to a Chinese industry representative, 2PM’s schedules in China were canceled abruptly. The precise nature of their schedules were not revealed, but it is likely that the cancellation was a result of the continuing controversy over TWICE’s… Continue reading 2PM Cancels Chinese Schedules Following Tzuyu’s Continuing Controversy
Park Jin Young Apologizes for Tzuyu’s Nationality Controversy
Along with the release of a video of TWICE member Tzuyu’s apology over her nationality controversy, Park Jin Young has apologized as well. His apology was posted on JYP Entertainment’s official homepage: “First of all, I would like to sincerely apologize to Chinese fans who were hurt. I am most regretful and sorry about our staff… Continue reading Park Jin Young Apologizes for Tzuyu’s Nationality Controversy
TWICE’s Tzuyu Personally Apologizes for Nationality Controversy
Tzuyu of JYP Entertainment‘s girl group TWICE has made a video to apologize for the ongoing controversy surrounding her nationality. The video of her official apology was shared by JYP Entertainment on January 15. This comes just hours after it was revealed that 2PM member Nichkhun’s appearance at a Chinese event had been canceled, along with other… Continue reading TWICE’s Tzuyu Personally Apologizes for Nationality Controversy
2PM’s Nichkhun Cancels Chinese Event Appearance in Light of Controversy Surrounding Tzuyu
2PM‘s Nichkhun has canceled one of his scheduled appearances at a Chinese event due to the ongoing nationality controversy surrounding TWICE‘s Tzuyu. The idol was scheduled to attend a cultural event in Wuhan, China on January 15, but according to his agency JYP Entertainment, his appearance was canceled after coming to a mutual agreement with the local representatives. The… Continue reading 2PM’s Nichkhun Cancels Chinese Event Appearance in Light of Controversy Surrounding Tzuyu
JYP Entertainment Experiences Sharp Decline in Stock Value Following TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Controversy
JYP Entertainment has experienced a sharp decline in their stocks following TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Taiwan-China controversy. Group TWICE has temporarily halted Chinese activities as a result of backlash received from member Tzuyu holding a Taiwanese flag to show her nationality during a November broadcast of “My Little Television”. JYP Entertainment first released a statement on January 13,… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Experiences Sharp Decline in Stock Value Following TWICE’s Tzuyu’s Controversy
TWICE Videos Removed From Chinese Platforms Following Tzuyu’s Nationality Controversy
A major Chinese video platform has reportedly removed all videos related to JYP Entertainment girl group TWICE following the controversy over member Tzuyu’s Taiwanese nationality. JYPE has also suspended the group’s activities in China in light of the issue. On January 14, a representative of the platform said, “We plan to suspend all videos in which… Continue reading TWICE Videos Removed From Chinese Platforms Following Tzuyu’s Nationality Controversy
TWICE Halts Chinese Activities in Light of Nationality Controversy Surrounding Member Tzuyu
TWICE is temporarily halting activities in China. TWICE member Tzuyu, born and raised in Taiwan, is at the center of a controversy that has compelled the girl group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, to issue a formal statement through its Weibo account. Tzuyu, along with other non-Korean members from her group appeared on the internet broadcast/ variety show… Continue reading TWICE Halts Chinese Activities in Light of Nationality Controversy Surrounding Member Tzuyu
GOT7’s Jackson and TWICE’s Tzuyu Receive Special Gifts From Jo Young Nam
On January 8 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s variety program “A Look at Myself,” GOT7’s Jackson and TWICE’s Tzuyu visited singer Jo Young Nam’s home to wish him a happy new year. On this day, comedian Lee Kyung Kyu and Jo Young Nam demonstrated to the young idol stars, who are from Taiwan and Hong Kong… Continue reading GOT7’s Jackson and TWICE’s Tzuyu Receive Special Gifts From Jo Young Nam