GOT7‘S Jay B was discharged from his mandatory service duties on November 1, KST.
However, his first activities after discharge received mixed reactions. Although the Ahgases were happy to have Jay B back, they were disappointed that not everyone could attend his first live broadcast.
🌴 first of all thank you so much for waiting. no matter how much you have waited, in the future the things coming will be really fun and there will be new things too, so look forward to it. I will also say hello to you often on the b.stage. thank you, this was JAY B ☺️👋 pic.twitter.com/3UAnNyRWPR
— Bada (@imjaebooms) November 2, 2024
It was previously announced that Jay B would be joining the b.internship app. Fans must pay a fee to sign up and receive all the benefits.
📢 JAY B is on the b.stage!
🔗 https://t.co/L9Cpvi6Uob2024.11.2 12:00 KST
JAY B B-Stage Open 🎉Be the first to see all about JAY B through B-Stage.@mauvecompany @jaybnow_hr #JAYB pic.twitter.com/GqQdg1DIhO
— b.stadio | Stadium B (@bstage_) November 2, 2024
[NOTICE] #JAYB
JAY B. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY
B.stadium OPEN📍24. 11.02pm 12.00pm (KST)
📺 LIVE AT 6.00 PM. (KST)#JB #bstage #open#live #official #community pic.twitter.com/1NtG4dXBIH— mauvecompany (@mauvecompany) November 2, 2024
Official JAY B subscription on b.stage will be available soon (tomorrow🤭)
🔗 https://t.co/hqAFj4SEzA#JAYB #JB @jaybnow_hr #GOT7 pic.twitter.com/ZTfVeDhmFW
— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 (@cyjprint) November 1, 2024
Ahgases criticized the decision to put Jay B’s first live broadcast after his resignation behind a paywall. They thought it wasn’t fair to the fans and that it wasn’t wise to limit the audience.
+ the misleading information on his live is quite frustrating.
Personally I think it was a mistake to put it behind a paywall and not announce its live stream properly.— Marie (@lunijin) November 2, 2024
For those who say they are finally getting paid for their time.
You don’t understand how important it is to reach a large audience after such a long break. It is very important to gain attention through views, viral clips,… I’m not saying they shouldn’t use a paid platform.It’s time
— Marie (@lunijin) November 2, 2024
I don’t even think charging people for the first live after enlisting is a good move
—Pachinho (@Pachinho1) November 2, 2024
Plus it’s his first live show in a long time. We don’t even have a photo. It’s really sad that everything is done for money and I know it will cause more drama in the fandom.
— Marie (@lunijin) November 2, 2024
Additionally, many fans said they would not pay for the subscription as it was not practical for them at the time. They stressed the importance of paying bills first.
I’m sorry, but I’m not ready to pay a monthly fee for JAYB content. Call me a $$, I don’t care, but these memberships are unaffordable for me and MANY others. I was really happy when he posted on his IG broadcast channel or when he went live on IG or Twitter. +
— Priyanka Nair (@priyankanair95) November 2, 2024
This may not be his idea (charging his fans just to have access to his content), but it honestly doesn’t seem right to me.
— Priyanka Nair (@priyankanair95) November 2, 2024
No, life comes first and I have bills to pay. I will support him by buying albums or going to concerts if he ever makes it to the US, but even that takes time to save
— Heidi Why (@yanszeman) November 2, 2024
Some Ahga defended Jay B and b.stage. They pointed out that you can still sign up and enjoy some things for free. The cost of the subscription is just a one-time payment of $12 USD and lasts for a full year.
this is what youngjae’s b.stage looks like, if anyone is interested. the “From”. Youngjae’s tab is where he posts both free and members-only content. there is also a calendar to view upcoming programs pic.twitter.com/kMn795uVGn
— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 (@cyjprint) November 1, 2024
However, Jay B listened to the criticism and responded. He said it wasn’t intentional for it to be streamed via a paid platform, so he’ll be doing an Instagram Live so anyone can participate.
- “Remember I wanted to do it on November 1st?”
- “The (insta) live?”
- “I did it yesterday, but it was on a paid platform, right?”
- “There should be one available for free.”
- “No, I just saw some people upset about it. It wasn’t done on purpose. It is because of certain circumstances. Hope you can understand.
There’s a poll on his channel for IG live later~ he said he’ll close it in about 20 minutes and that it’s PM and not AM, he spelled it wrong because it’s early 😅 pic.twitter.com/B9e4iOvVyA
— em (=ㅍㅅㅍ=) (@pbjy0922) November 3, 2024
Jay B kept his promise. Yesterday he held a live broadcast on Instagram.
I love Jaebeom…him trying to figure out how ig lives work is too funny 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/9Qp2FqrOGm
— 💚 🚩 (@GotJiaerx) November 4, 2024
Jay B is also already preparing for his solo comeback. He’s not wasting time!
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