JYP Entertainment Opposes Label to Back Fans’ Requests

Stray Kids member Seungmin is stirring buzz after openly pushing back against JYP Entertainment over fanclub renewal prices.

The controversy began when JYP revealed their new Stray Kids fan club renewal package. Fans slammed the inflated prices and membership kit structure online.

The frustration exploded on the group’s fan communication channel. One fan urged JYP to lower costs and stop valuing fans by how much money they have. Seungmin shocked everyone by liking that post, showing clear support for the fans.

Soon after, he didn’t stop at a like. When a fan said their wallet would “break” trying to pay for the new membership, Seungmin replied:

“don’t open your wallet!!! just listen to the music!!!!”

Seungmin’s comment pushed his anti-consumerist image, earning massive praise online for choosing fans and music over cash.

Fans took to Twitter to back him:

“here. he teaches yall how to boycott.
easy peasy. no crying no shaking and throwing up.”
— Pastellane the Chronic Bbokari Collector

“good! now i don’t wanna hear nothing from NOBODY talking about ‘i can’t boycott bc it’s sabotaging their careers’. here’s said artist TELLING you all you gotta do is listen to the music, you don’t gotta pay for nothing”
— nasia ︎

“Vice president’s grandson is leading the revolution, as he should.”
— SkyM

“oh seungmin my anti consumerist and anti ai king”
— sav

Seungmin continues to be a surprising voice in the fan-driven backlash against costly merch and memberships.

SEUNGMIN LIKED THIS POST pic.twitter.com/yRWYivBkpk

— 비니 (@spearhyunnie) January 24, 2026

: i feel like my wallet is going to break again.
: don’t open your wallet!!! just listen to the music!!!! pic.twitter.com/SZbhUcXUy8

— 비니 (@spearhyunnie) January 24, 2026