its most likely true. a reporter wouldn't risk their career and reputation over something hybe could so easily deny
Yall give to much credit to korean media when we have seen many fake articles about other K-pop acts. They aren't very different from western media.
They know their career isn't going to end because of a silly article like this. Hybe won't even acknowledge it since they aren't making a serious accusation.
The fact they didn't reveal the name of the "executive" already shows it's a lie.