BTS Encouraged to Depart HYBE and Establish Their Own Company Similar to BLACKPINK’s Jennie

BTS is facing controversy after a viral post on Pann suggested they should leave HYBE and start their own company.

The post claimed BTS doesn’t really like their company and hinted they’re hiding behind HYBE. It argued BTS, now older, could benefit from controlling their own careers—just like BLACKPINK’s Jennie, who recently started her own company and is seeing success.

The controversy began with a user saying:

“Do BTS always do what their company wants?
Isn’t there anyone who wants to come out on their own and start their own company? Or do they just not have the ability? They don’t even seem to like the company that much, yet they keep hiding behind it every time. They’re not exactly young anymore. Wouldn’t it be better for everyone if they became independent already, lol?
Meanwhile, Jennie, as a woman, started her own company by herself and is setting records. Jennie is seriously amazing, haha.”
— Viral post on Pann

Soon after, fans heatedly debated the idea. Many defended BTS and HYBE, clearly rejecting the comparison and the call for BTS’s independence.

Some reactions include:

“This person is clearly unhinged. Your instigating is painfully obvious. Stop dragging Jennie into this and talking nonsense, and get lost.”

“If BTS said they were leaving HYBE’s protection, do you really think HYBE would just sit back and let that happen?”

“ARMYs and BLINKs, seriously, stop this crap.”

“Ma’am, if you’re going to try to stir shit between BLACKPINK and others, at least do it properly. This is sloppy as hell… Reeking of desperation.”

“Their contracts aren’t over yet.”

As the situation unfolds, BTS and HYBE have yet to comment.

Fans continue monitoring the debate as BTS’s future under HYBE stays under the spotlight.