BTS and HYBE Tensions Spark Viral Speculation About Possible Departure
BTS is facing backlash over reported tensions with HYBE, sparking questions about their future with the company.
The controversy began when a recent documentary revealed behind-the-scenes conflicts between BTS and HYBE. Dispatch reported that BTS had to push back against HYBE to include more Korean lyrics in their song “Arirang.”
Soon after, footage showed BigHit Music’s vice president criticizing BTS’s older songs, adding fuel to the fire.
Fans quickly reacted to the drama, with many asking why BTS doesn’t just leave HYBE if they are unhappy.
A viral post on Pann questioned BTS’s loyalty to HYBE, saying:
But honestly, if BTS really doesn’t like HYBE shouldn’t they just leave the company and prove themselves by succeeding confidently as solo artists?
If they don’t want to get criticized because of the company, then why keep blaming the company and saying things like ‘we were against it’? It’s not like this has happened just once or twice. Just leave and succeed. What’s stopping them?
— Viral post on Pann
As the situation unfolded, fans shared mixed opinions. Some pointed out that BTS helped build HYBE and leaving isn’t simple since they would lose their group name and music rights. Others believe BTS stays to keep group activities alive and out of loyalty to each other.
Comments from fans included:
“BTS literally built HYBE, so why would they leave? And even if they did, what’s the alternative? They’d have to give up their group name and all their songs. Saying they should leave without thinking is something only people who want BTS to fail would say. It’s not like they’d automatically succeed just because they left HYBE… Honestly, it just sounds like nonsense at this point. For the record, I’ve consistently disliked HYBE and will continue to, but that’s a separate issue.”
“How could they just abandon Bang PD (‘Bang Father’)? LOL”
“I think they’re staying because they value group activities and loyalty to each other. Before, V said he renewed his contract not because of the company, but because of the members. After hearing that, I was convinced—they’re seriously kind, damn itㅠ”
“It seems like they can’t leave HYBE.”
“That’s actually true.”
“BTS and HYBE are basically the same. If they’re really confident, why can’t they leave?”
Currently, BTS remains under HYBE as they prepare for their upcoming world tour and continue group activities, despite the ongoing speculation about their relationship with the company.
