A section of HYBE’s “internal document” contained some crude comments about ZEROBASEONE’s graphics.
Done CJENMbehind the Mnet Plus K-Pop fan community app, check it out MOVESinternal document to which reference is made ZEROBASEON AS “bad?” Fans of the app believe this 100%.
On October 24, 2024 (KST), MOVES COO e Belift Laboratory CEO Kim Tae Ho participated in an audit at the National Assembly, during which the now infamous “internal document” was revealed. It was said that the document, titled “Weekly Music Industry Report”. “loaded with crude expressions used to describe idols,” according to the member of the National Assembly Min Hyung Baewho conducted the session.
“Incredibly Ugly” – Leaked HYBE Internal Documents Reveal Explicit Comments About Child Idols
In the document, a section on WAKE UP ONE‘S ZEROBASEON use a specific phrase to highlight your images: a “synergy of ugliness”, according to HYBE. Even though the names were dropped, K-Pop fans were quick to match the section to ZEROBASEONE, given the group’s recent appearances on both of the aforementioned shows.
As a whole group, they are expected to appear on Fantastic Saturday. They have two episodes planned K Star next doorone of which has already been released. When members are grouped together, they create this synergy of ugliness that is hard to bear…
— MOVEMENTS
After the document made the rounds on the Internet, CJENM used the Mnet Plus app to allude to the situation. CJENM posted a link titled, “A synergy of beauty: moments of visual blessings of ZEROBASEONE.”
The link is said to take fans to a ZEROBASEONE fancam video, showcasing the members’ breathtaking images. Fans believe it’s CJENM’s gentle reminder, in response to the doc, that every single member of ZEROBASEONE is actually a stunner!
As of October 29, 2024 (KST), after a fierce reaction from all over the world, the CEO of HYBE, Lee Jae Sangapologized for the content of the internal document while removing its CCO, responsible for industry relations.
Read the full apology here:
HYBE CEO apologizes for company’s inappropriate internal documents