Kakao discovered to be behind Idol Lab page slamming groups from companies not affiliated (LSF, NJ, ITZY...), posting favorably about groups from companies affiliated

    External Content twitter.com
    Content embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.
    Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.


    External Content twitter.com
    Content embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.
    Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.


    External Content twitter.com
    Content embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.
    Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.


    External Content twitter.com
    Content embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.
    Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.


    External Content twitter.com
    Content embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.
    Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.

    Quote from Fluffers

    Some interesting things in this Chosun article. I'll bullet point the main points of interest.


    1. Idol Lab was the largest Domestic Online Media Outlet for Kpop (1.32 million users)
    2. According to fans there was a lot of negative press on rival groups. (Article lists Le Sserafim, Itzy, New Jeans and Nmixx) however the only ones that can be substantiated are Le Sserafim and Itzy
    3. Idol Lab was previously known to be owned by a private citizen by Reporters.
    4. Chosun discovered that Kakao purchased Idol Lab in secret from the private Citizen 2-3 years ago.
    5. Chosun also discovered that the Page was being managed by Kakao's Music Marketing Team
    6. Industry insiders say that this is a side effect of Kakao's monopoly expansion. Kakao in the last several years has acquired several companies in various entertainment industries. In spite of this, Kakao has found that their Music Sector is significantly lagging behind their Web Novel and Webtoon sectors and that the intentional bad press for competition is a result of trying to get the sector up to parity.

    ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───
    mKl7Ghm.png
    Flower field, that's where I'm at. Open land, that's where I'm at.
    ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

    Oh man this is gonna rile up the whole kakao privilege debate again between factions on this forum lol :pepe-cringe:

    Anyway this is pathetic and unethical and embarrassing on kakao’s part. I like ive’s music but some of their aggressive stans here constantly attacking and/or passive aggressively shading other rival groups to ive and living in a delulu bubble about starship’s supposedly measly power are gonna be in for a reality check

  • AllKill VIP
  • AllKill VIP
  • AllKill VIP

    disgusting the fact that they mainly target all the other top 4th gen GG who are rival of Ive is very disguting most of their post were against Aespa, itzy, NJ and lesserafim


    a healthy competition would be better than targeting your opponent

    especially when they already receive enough hate from unknow people on internet, they don't need to have a powerful company commenting trashy comments about them

    Quote from Whi

    Oh man this is gonna rile up the whole kakao privilege debate again between factions on this forum lol :pepe-cringe:

    Anyway this is pathetic and unethical and embarrassing on kakao’s part. I like ive’s music but some of their aggressive stans here constantly attacking and/or passive aggressively shading other rival groups to ive and living in a delulu bubble about starship’s supposedly measly power are gonna be in for a reality check

    The victimization I’m laughing.

    Quote from killthisfenty

    The victimization I’m laughing.

    victimisation of what?? speaking facts? do you or do you not deny there’s literally evidence right here about kakao’s foul play and abuse of power? what does kakao not being a brand as well known as sm or yg to kpop stans have any relevance to the fact they have the resource to do this and HAVE resorted to dirty tactics? you do know kakao is bigger in capital than other entertainment companies, they just don’t focus solely on music entertainment like some others, right?

    are you talking about yourself when talking about victimisation or :whatb:

    Edited once, last by Whi ().

    btw sassily i’m not sure if you’re agreeing or disagreeing with me bc your comment suggests you agree but the read reaction you gave my post is usually used by other people when they disagree with a post so now i’m confused lol :sweatr:

    Some interesting things in this Chosun article. I'll bullet point the main points of interest.


    1. Idol Lab was the largest Domestic Online Media Outlet for Kpop (1.32 million users)
    2. According to fans there was a lot of negative press on rival groups. (Article lists Le Sserafim, Itzy, New Jeans and Nmixx) however the only ones that can be substantiated are Le Sserafim and Itzy
    3. Idol Lab was previously known to be owned by a private citizen by Reporters.
    4. Chosun discovered that Kakao purchased Idol Lab in secret from the private Citizen 2-3 years ago.
    5. Chosun also discovered that the Page was being managed by Kakao's Music Marketing Team
    6. Industry insiders say that this is a side effect of Kakao's monopoly expansion. Kakao in the last several years has acquired several companies in various entertainment industries. In spite of this, Kakao has found that their Music Sector is significantly lagging behind their Web Novel and Webtoon sectors and that the intentional bad press for competition is a result of trying to get the sector up to parity.
    Quote from Fluffers

    Some interesting things in this Chosun article. I'll bullet point the main points of interest.


    1. Idol Lab was the largest Domestic Online Media Outlet for Kpop (1.32 million users)
    2. According to fans there was a lot of negative press on rival groups. (Article lists Le Sserafim, Itzy, New Jeans and Nmixx) however the only ones that can be substantiated are Le Sserafim and Itzy
    3. Idol Lab was previously known to be owned by a private citizen by Reporters.
    4. Chosun discovered that Kakao purchased Idol Lab in secret from the private Citizen 2-3 years ago.
    5. Chosun also discovered that the Page was being managed by Kakao's Music Marketing Team
    6. Industry insiders say that this is a side effect of Kakao's monopoly expansion. Kakao in the last several years has acquired several companies in various entertainment industries. In spite of this, Kakao has found that their Music Sector is significantly lagging behind their Web Novel and Webtoon sectors and that the intentional bad press for competition is a result of trying to get the sector up to parity.

    Thank you for adding this important info!

    ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───
    mKl7Ghm.png
    Flower field, that's where I'm at. Open land, that's where I'm at.
    ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

    this is also a trending article in terms of hits about Idol Lab


    HOT - 카카오가 샀다는 ‘아이돌연구소’채널 걸그룹들 게시물수 차이.jpg
    아이돌연구소 14년도 개설됨 카카오가 아이돌연구소를 산건 3년전 18-19년도 추정. 레드벨벳 14데뷔 총 2170게시물 트와이스 15데뷔 총 2380 게시물 블랙핑크 16데뷔 총 1620 게시물 장원영 18데뷔 총 2880 게시물 에스파 20데뷔  총 969 게시물 아이브 21데뷔…
    theqoo.net


    Red Velvet (2014 Debut) 2170 Posts

    TWICE (2015 Debut) 2380 Posts

    Blackpink (2016 debut) 1620 posts

    Jang Won-young (2018 Debut) 2880 Posts

    Aespa (2020 debut) 969 posts

    Ive (2021 debut) 5100 posts

    Le Sseraphim (2022 debut) 491 Posts

    I love that on Twitter this has gone from “Kakao owned one outlet” to “Kakao is responsible for every hate article about my faves on the entire internet” :pepe-cringe:

    Quote from quarkie

    I love that on Twitter this has gone from “Kakao owned one outlet” to “Kakao is responsible for every hate article about my faves on the entire internet” :pepe-cringe:

    A mess :pepe-cringe:


    I don't want people to blame IVE for Kakao's actions. Do they seriously think the girls knew or had any say in this?

    ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───
    mKl7Ghm.png
    Flower field, that's where I'm at. Open land, that's where I'm at.
    ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

    Kakao acting just like a BIG 3 company. I am not surprised. IVE definately has big 3 privilege. Dives also behave a lot like Big 4 fandoms, so all the pick me kpop fans should realize they picked the wrong horse.

Participate now!

Don’t have an account yet? Register yourself now and be a part of our community!

Register Yourself Login