HYBE Faces Backlash for Alleged Mistreating BTS'S V Ahead of His Solo Release

BTS member V has recently been at the center of a heated debate among fans and netizens, as concerns grow over the lack of promotion for his upcoming solo track Winter Ahead, featuring Park Hyo Shin.

The controversy started when HYBE released a teaser for Winter Ahead. Fans noticed that there was minimal follow-up in terms of social media posts or media articles promoting the release. This led many to criticize the company for its lack of support for V’s solo activities.

V himself seemed to respond to the situation, expressing gratitude to media outlets that shared the teaser. “Thank you for the articles,” V commented, contradicting claims that he preferred a low-profile approach to promotions.

The issue gained more traction when netizens compared the number of articles published about V’s solo release with other HYBE-related topics, such as former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Screenshots of these disparities circulated on Korean forums, sparking widespread discussion.

Fans pointed out that while other BTS members often receive extensive promotion for their solo endeavors, V appears to be treated differently. This isn’t the first time fans have raised concerns, but the timing of the issue has escalated emotions, especially with other group activities happening close to V’s release.

In response to the perceived mistreatment, fans have begun urging V to leave HYBE when his contract ends. Many argue that the idol deserves a company that fully supports his solo ambitions.

With Winter Ahead set to release soon, all eyes are on how HYBE addresses the ongoing backlash and whether the company will increase its efforts to promote V’s work.