Posts by knysom

  • Yep. Tokkis are still THE most talented fandom in the game right now

    Hi,


    That creator has fire edits. Tokki editors and content creators are on point in TikTok. There’s so many of them and they do all kinds of NJZ related content.


    There’s one called Scientist Hanni, where she explains scientific facts and theories to idols (AI generated obv). LOL


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    -knysom

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

    Hi,


    Thank you mods for reopening this thread early. Tokkis, feel free to read this with your morning coffee or lunch:


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    The Fear of NewJeans (NJZ): K-pop’s Power Struggle Over Labor Rights and Independence

    luongrielle23 hours ago


    The Korean Association for the Study of Popular Music have recently voiced strong opposition to both the amendment of the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act, which seeks to regulate working hours for underage entertainers, and the independence movement of NewJeans (NJZ).


    On February 13, the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) opposed the amendment to the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act, stating, “We oppose the repeated push for the amendment […] without sufficient discussion with the industry, as it unfairly generalizes the entire music industry as an unjust collective based on a few extreme cases, without a clear examination of the realities of album production.” The KMCA criticized the amendment’s stricter working hour limits for underage entertainers, which set daily and weekly caps based on age. Previously discarded in the last National Assembly, the amendment has been reintroduced, sparking renewed objections.


    On February 19, five industry associations – KMCA, the Korea Entertainment Management Association (KEMA), the Korea Entertainment Producers Association (KEPA), the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA), and Recording Industry Association of Korea (RIAK) – issued a joint statement urging “certain agencies and artists to stop manipulating public opinion to push their own interests” and calling for policies to eradicate “tampering” as a major source of conflict.


    They cited the NewJeans (NJZ) and ADOR dispute as an example, stating, “Over the past 10 months, attempts to resolve personal or contractual disputes through media campaigns and unilateral declarations instead of internal discussions or legal procedures have become widespread. This includes former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin’s press conferences, NewJeans member Hanni’s appearance at the National Assembly audit, and the group’s independent activities.” The associations warned that regulatory measures were being introduced due to a misconception that K-pop lacks self-regulation, pointing to the workplace bullying prevention bill for artists, which emerged after Hanni’s testimony at the National Assembly.


    Although labor regulations for minors and tampering allegations may seem unrelated, they share an underlying tension. The associations clarified, “We do not oppose regulations per se. However, disputes over artist-company settlements and youth labor rights are vastly different in nature. These issues should be addressed individually within the industry through thorough discussions, consensus-building, and the establishment of self-regulatory guidelines.” Notably, the KMCA’s stance on youth labor regulations subtly overlaps with the five associations’ declaration against tampering, indicating concerns about government and National Assembly actions in response to issues raised by NewJeans (NJZ).


    The Reality of K-pop’s Child Labor

    Regulations on child and adolescent labor are necessary, and education rights must be guaranteed even if the child performers themselves do not request it. These protections should be legally enforced as part of the social system. Since the trainee system is fundamentally hierarchical, legal safeguards are essential to prevent exploitation.


    While concerns about waiting time, flexible schedules, or industry self-management exist, arguing against regulations ultimately equates to treating child workers like adults. The darker side of the K-pop industry cannot be ignored.


    The Suspicious Timing of the Tampering Statement

    The joint statement on tampering is highly questionable in both its claims and timing.

    Previously, industry organizations pressured Min Hee-jin to clarify her stance when NewJeans (NJZ) declared their contract termination, even discussing removing the group from music charts. Now, they have declared tampering as fact, despite lacking clear evidence.


    The timing raises further suspicions, as the statement was released right before the March 7th injunction hearing, where ADOR is taking legal action against NewJeans (NJZ). Additionally, a press conference scheduled for February 27th has fueled speculation about the organizations’ true motives.

    Are they truly concerned about tampering? Or are they actually afraid of NewJeans (NJZ)’s unilateral contract termination and resisting stronger labor protections for child entertainers? Critics argue that they focus only on the contract termination’s outcome without addressing why it happened, making transparency essential.


    The Fear of NewJeans (NJZ)

    Following the statement, NewJeans (NJZ) members’ parents posted long messages on social media. One particularly revealing passage stated:


    “From their trainee years when all the members were still minors there was no organization or platform where they could report contract violations and workplace mistreatment. They had no choice but to rely solely on their agency’s moral integrity, leaving their fundamental rights in a blind spot.”


    This exposes a major flaw in the K-pop industry: multiple organizations protect entertainment companies, yet there is no group representing K-pop artists. Despite being worked to exhaustion, idols lack a voice in industry decisions.


    As discussions of a “5th generation of K-pop” emerge, it is time to establish an organization that advocates for K-pop artists’ rights.

    And that is precisely why people are afraid of NewJeans (NJZ).


    Link: https://kbizoom.com/the-fear-o…-rights-and-independence/


    -knysom

  • Residents of AKP, the new NewJeans Era begins today. Introducing NJZ!

    Hi,


    I like how they approached Western Media and were very upfront about what that company is doing to them.


    Just food for thought…we can already assume that TAG is hitting these outlets up with negative press. NJZ hitting these outlets first is strategic. Let’s not discount that Billboard, Rolling Stone, and The NY Times are well aware of the media play (NYT and TAG are embroiled in a $250m lawsuit btw).


    -knysom

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

    Hi,


    Here's what we know: NJ members are credited as writers for a majority of their songs and they did not use that company's in house producers for their songs and they used BANA for all of that.


    That being said....


    I think the MR file comment might be in contention. TYPICALLY, MR files could be owned by the label, but none of NJ's songs were written, composed or produced by HYBE/ADOR house producers as previously noted.


    It stands to reason that BANA could own these rights and ADOR only has Master Permission rights - meaning they only have permission to use but require an OK from the real owners. We'll find out more in the court cases coming up to clear it.


    If my comment above holds true, BANA can give permission to NJZ to re-record.


    -knysom

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

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    :meme-trying-not-to-laugh::meme-lemonposting:

    Hi,


    Oh what?!?! Are those Clark Wallabees?!?!?

    Ahahaha


    Oh man, you know who popularized wallabees out here in NY and all through out HipHop Culture in the 90s? Ghostface, Raekwon from Wu-Tang Clan. I have memories of putting my little feets in my dad’s old Clarks Wallabies.


    This is awesome.


    -knysom

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

    Hi,


    Equally as creepy to me are the people who are supporting this action under the guise of it being “company property” and “normal”. Just think about it…


    1. That “inspection” was done with a body camera. You know who else uses body cameras when entering homes late at night?

    2. That company has been spreading for weeks now that the ladies were still using HYBE resources, if it wasn’t about that, why use those methods and that timeline?

    3. It was posted in DC gallery, home of Sniper and the rest of the disgusting incels that have been spreading misinformation, with obvious connections to that company.


    At this point, anybody supporting the actions of that company is complicit and support that company’s twisted set of ideologies and lack of morals. Sickening.


    -knysom

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

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    Nobody's reading all that


    And isn't dabolink connected with hybe anyways so who's gonna believe what a bang piggy's bestie is saying

    Hi,


    This again? Davolink was trying to drive up their price through stock manipulation via theme stocks. They put out these rumors and saw a sharp rise to their stock prices. MHJ denied it, then Davolink switched over to Lee Jae-Myung theme stocks (Democratic Party).


    Davolink’s parent company is working on driving up its value to sell it with a high valuation.


    -knysom

  • Seems like Hybe has exhausted their payola budget

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    Hybe still has money to spend.


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    Hi,


    That Q1 budget and spend allocation kicking in.


    -knysom

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

    Hi,


    Looks like HYBE’s PR Company, TAG is getting some unwanted attention:


    Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and a Smear Campaign After ‘It Ends With Us’
    Private messages detail an alleged campaign to tarnish Blake Lively after she accused Justin Baldoni of misconduct on the set of “It Ends With Us.”
    www.nytimes.com


    Check this out these little tidbits:


    This year, after a decade at the New York consultancy Hiltzik Strategies, Ms. Nathan started her own firm, TAG PR. Its majority stakeholder is a company run by the entertainment industry executive Scooter Braun.


    And another one:


    It is unclear exactly how Mr. Wallace operated. There are references in emails to “social manipulation” and “proactive fan posting,” and text messages cite efforts to “boost” and “amplify” online content that was favorable to Mr. Baldoni or critical of Ms. Lively.

    “We are crushing it on Reddit,” Mr. Wallace told Ms. Nathan, according to a text she sent Ms. Abel on Aug. 9.

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    Basically, HYBE owns TAG PR, they run social media smear campaigns—-they focus on Reddit. TAG has already involved themselves in this drama. Remember Jeff Benjamin from Billboard? No? Here’s a refresher for you then:


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    Just HYBE tings…


    Connect the dots.


    -knysom

  • This is the largest security detail I've ever seen for an idol group entering the airport

    Hi,


    Unfortunately in my world this just means that the threat of physical violence is real and extra precautions are necessary.


    This is part of the consequences of Hybedor and their constant media play, the company and group stans posting vile and disgusting things incite violence.


    You read some of things being said about them and you’d think they committed the worst sin imaginable. The victim shaming is atrocious.


    All it takes is one lunatic trying to impress or misinterpret the media play to attempt something awful.


    -knysom

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

    Hi,


    Just thought I’d drop this in here - the President of the KMCAis Kim Changhwan. Same name as the owner of Media Line Entertainment and who was previously indicted on child abuse and aiding and abetting child abuse under Korea’s Child Welfare Act.


    https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/03/supreme-court-confirms-kim-chang-hwan-and-moon-young-ils-sentences-for-the-east-light-abuse-controversy


    Media Line is also part of the KMCA Board of Directors.


    Interesting but also predictable cards and levers they are pulling. Hybedor’s case must not be compelling enough if they plan on submitting shit like this.


    -knysom

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

    Quote from Yama-Chan

    The cope is out in full force now that reality is starting to sink in.


    "The audacity!!! They're so clueless and naive! Only I, Rachel from Missouri, could ever hope to underestand the legal nuances and complexities of Korean law and the individual terms of the contracts NewJeans has with ADOR, not their actual legal representatives they consulted with before making any public statements!!!"


    :meme-ahhh::meme-leave-britney-alone:

    Hi,


    TikTok is just as bad! You have that fandom everywhere there that all of a sudden just became experts in Korean Law and even come with the fake sympathies.


    - knysom

  • Minji hints on phoning tomorrow is the last day

    Hi,


    I can see it now. BSH flies straight from whatever the fck house he’s in to save the day.


    Then….there’ll be 180 media articles about how he negotiated the return of MHJ, got NJ to stay, and fired all of his problematic workers into the sun.


    He then flies back to LA only to be spotted at the Long Beach Roscoe’s chicken and waffles spot with a IG model half his age and be overheard singing Ditto as he downs a Large soda, an order of Scoe’s and a side of Mac n cheese, greens, and cornbread.


    On second thought….


    -knysom