Posts by Tr12345

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - Chapter 9 || Summary on page 1

    Let me summarize the comment in four words: Yup, a HYBE stan.


    Thank me later :pepelove2:

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - Chapter 9 || Summary on page 1

    Quote from SooYoung

    Is there any psychologist on AKP who can explain the mecanism behind this ????

    So, as I'm not a physiologist, I handed your question to Chatgpt and here's the answers:


    Yes, psychology can explain this kind of behavior through several cognitive and social mechanisms:


    1. Cognitive Dissonance – ARMY may experience discomfort when confronted with information that contradicts their deeply held belief that HYBE (and by extension, BTS) is a force for positive change. Instead of reconsidering their stance, they resolve the discomfort by rejecting the source of the contradiction (NewJeans).


    2. Group Identity and Loyalty – Many ARMY members have a strong emotional connection to BTS and, by extension, HYBE. When NewJeans' situation challenges the integrity of the company, ARMY might feel the need to defend HYBE to protect their identity as devoted fans.


    3. Parasocial Relationships – Fans often feel a personal bond with their idols. Since BTS members have generally stayed neutral or even supportive of HYBE, ARMY might unconsciously align with them rather than an "opposing" group like NewJeans.


    4. Moral Licensing – People who believe they support a just cause (e.g., "BTS changed the industry") may unconsciously dismiss new injustices because they assume they are already on the morally right side.


    5. Ingroup vs. Outgroup Bias – Even within K-pop, fans can develop strong tribalism. ARMY may see BTS as the standard-bearers of industry change, so when another group (NewJeans) challenges HYBE, they view them as an "outgroup" rather than allies in a shared cause.


    Basically, many ARMY members likely don't realize they're contradicting themselves. Their attachment to BTS and HYBE influences how they process new information, making them more likely to defend the company rather than support NewJeans.

  • [enter-talk] KIIIKIII'S FORCED VIRALITY IS TOO MUCH ㅋ

    Quote from CaraFIMIE

    You..believe this :meme-excuse-me: ?

    Yeah, because it's a pretty common and cheap tactic used by businesses—honestly, a pretty stupid one to apply in the entertainment industry. Like the article itself even mentioned NJZ's dispute with their company, even though it's not related to the topic at all. And why is that? Kinda surprised you think so highly of these companies that you find it hard to believe they capable to do that.

  • [enter-talk] KIIIKIII'S FORCED VIRALITY IS TOO MUCH ㅋ

    This is exactly why Tokki are so fed up. People said fans were overreacting, but this is really too much. Some Hybe stans are suddenly token stan this group just to drag NJ. So no wonder the fandom is upset. And now here, their company is even using NJZ’s tough situation as media play. Like, how do you take inspiration from them and then trash them at the same time?


    What makes it worse is that Starship isn’t even trying to hide it. If you check NJ’s Naver search ranking, this new group is ranking higher than NJ in their own fucking search. How is that even possible?


    They really need to realize that negative viral marketing can backfire, even if it gets people talking. And if people remember well, SS did this to Wy before when Ive still rookie and girl survive because she's THE Wonyoung.

  • I just found out that NJZ's name was applied for a trademark in KIPRIS

    I'm not sure if this is the girls or not, but the application was filed on February 10 this year, just a few days after the new name was announced. It was under the name Park Sung Man (companies often apply using someone else’s name first). What makes me think this might be them is because the classification codes, since they include ones typically used for idol groups, specifically the most important service classes: 35 (business) and 41 (entertainment)


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    Anyway, it's actually nothing since there's basically no info there. I just wanted to share my 3 a.m. discovery with yall since I can't sleep.

  • NewJeans achieve highest annual sales of any foreign artist in Japan in 2024

    This is seriously impressive af! Last year, Lsf made history as the first girl group in 20 years to hit over 2 billion in sales in a single year since 2003. Their total sales were 2.1 billion, the same as Nj this year. Just to add, in 2023, LSF dropped two Japanese albums, and both sold over 200k copies each.


    Here’s a breakdown of that figure for Lsf:

    49% came from streaming platforms, 31% from singles, 18% from albums, and 2% from digital downloads.


    As for NJ’s Japanese release, it’s a bit tricky to pinpoint how much of their sales came from Japan, since their album wasn’t exclusively released there like most Kpop acts’ Japanese albums. Estimates suggest it’s over 100k, so I’m curious about their specific revenue breakdown. Are you telling me they thrive that much just from streaming because that's again impressive. Unfortunately, this specific breakdown was released by Hybe, so I don’t think we’ll ever know the exact numbers for NJ.

  • BABYMONSTER vs. MEOVV


    So, this is your comeback? It's honestly laughable. Are you really so obsessed that you count everything one by one? Baemon using ads in their content isn't even a secret. Just look at the early discussions about them and how people talked about YG overusing it, people noticed. Obviously, I disagree because this isn't even close to being accurate. I present real data, and here you are, embarrassingly counting things one by one. Seriously, it's creepy too. And obviously Nj had more videos is an advantage to them, that didn't prove them doing bad there.


    And just because Forbes made that mistake, does that mean all the data is wrong? Like, did they even taken back their statement this time. So, what's the problem. Also, Forbes Korea has its own team, separate from the US one. I'd rather trust this source compared to the one you presented.


    At the end of the day, you're wrong. In every angle, Nj is not bad in Yt. How it's hard to accept?


    And now you put words in my mouth? You have the number in your username hence why I call you that. Now you blaming me lil 7?

  • BABYMONSTER vs. MEOVV



    I believe you're not that bright, to be honest. Sorry to be harsh, but seriously, didn't you check first at least? You’re talking about content views, but I bet you didn’t realize BM released their MV on their OWN YouTube channel, not on YG’s. So, how those mv views get separated here? And not to mention, the views include ads, which we all know Baemon uses even for their content. If not you actually only just proving my point that Nj really doing well there.


    Also, the Forbes literally list powerful YouTube channels among celebrities in Korea, like how you think they earn those money if not from their views? Like think a bit? Hybe groups like Nj only use their channel to release personal content, not Mvs. Yet, they’re still up there with groups that release Mvs on their channels. And you want to tell me they have low views on their content? How it works? And you have that number 7 on you name, it's not an insult to call you that. Never said you're part of any fandom.

  • BABYMONSTER vs. MEOVV

    Quote from jojo7

    Why not? For their so-called high popularity and success, their youtube views for their contents are bad

    Show me the data proving they're doing that poorly and the views for their contents are bad. Like give me the numbers. And you're acting like Nj isn’t still such a young group, with their main company trying to bury them even before they celebrate their 2nd debut anniversary. That’s the only thing holding them back this year. Yet, here’s my data showing how they’re performing in line with their popularity on Youtube even as a very young group. So, Lil 7, show me your proof that they’re doing badly compared to their peers.


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  • BABYMONSTER vs. MEOVV

    Quote from jojo7

    I've noticed they do not have many fans watching their youtube videos and their engagement is low. Are they boring to watch like NJ?

    Why is Nj catching strays here? Their Yt engagement is solid, and their personal content always trends in Korea. Their mv are just long, have multiple versions, and don’t use ads like other groups.

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 8 || Summary on page 1

    Quote from Nutcraker

    Isn't this person the Tokkis' lawyer? Is this case imploding? I'm confused!



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    Tokki Lawyer? That guy spreads so much fake, ridiculous, and disgusting 'news' about the whole hybe vs Mhj feud on Twitter. He’s even claimed that the Nj girls are 'selling' themselves to old men for support, that’s how disgusting and unreliable his tweets are. He’s also a Fearnot, but Armys on Twitter back him because they hate Nj so much that they treat everything he says as fact, even though he never provides valid sources. He’s also a sexist and racist who hates other girl groups that are a threat to Lsf.


    Apparently, he comes from the infamous GP999 DC Gallery—an incels hub that's also a big fanbase of Lsf. It’s a place where bunch of incel men create fake rumors to ruin other female idols and girl groups' reputation (even before the feud between Mhj and hybe, there was already talk about how Lsf's Korean fandom was the most hated in the Korean kpop community because of this behavior). Even Belift and Dispatch supposedly use that place as a 'source,' which shows just how ridiculous and baseless their so-called evidence is.

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 8 || Summary on page 1

    Quote from patrik-k

    It's really funny how one sided the rabbits are....... it's kind of entertaining to watch.

    It's more entertaining to see how you're not even a fan of them or any hybe groups, but you're still so deep into this. Obsessed isn't even the right word, because even those hardcore hybe stans here gave up on this feud ages ago. Like I get why that Killingsomething user is so crazy since she is a hybe stan, but you don’t. And as someone who only watch from the sidelines, you weirdly always projecting the worst for the girls. You’re not even neutral anymore for it to just be some normal unbiased opinions or justify your obsessive actions on Nj and this whole feud

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 8 || Summary on page 1

    Here we go, hybe ’s media play is starting to pressure the girls. They are now bringing out the big gun as their big weapon. It’s crazy how Dispatch are more invested in this issue while ignoring all the hybe controversies this year, including how Bang is currently accused of a huge fraud that will become bigger news than a group of idols terminating their contract. They paycheck must be that fat.

  • 🟢 NewJeans emergency press conference live stream - to terminate exclusive contract

    I'm not sure if they go through the typical E-6 visa process, but if they do, Hanni and Danielle would have 30 days to find a new company to sponsor their visa. That’s why what Nj did is the best for them with this kind of contract termination, they can work right away, and Hybe can’t use that as leverage against them.

  • Seventeen is officially the only hybe group left that wasn't debuted by Bsh and his gang

    I’m wondering if hybe’s decision to suddenly make the old Pledis vp, who Svt was close to, the new Pledis ceo while still being the head of Hybe Label Japan means something. It’d be interesting if Svt left too, especially since Bsh and his gaming bros are trying really hard to cut down on their dependence on Bts end up running in circles. That would be funny.


    Anyway, I hope the best for Svt and that they’re at least treated fairly and according to their worth. I don’t think they haven’t noticed by now the gap in treatment and favoritism between the hybe groups that were debuted by Bsh and his gang, and those that weren’t. Gfriend, Nuest, and Fromis end up with disbandment (not sure about Fromis, but still), and NJ is being pushed to the edge.