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The K-pop world is buzzing with curiosity as fans notice a noticeable pause in social media activity from SEVENTEEN. The group’s online silence comes amid HYBE’s ongoing controversy, especially after an internal document was leaked, causing further scrutiny of the company’s practices. Fans, also known as CARATs, are now speculating that SEVENTEEN may be under a social media “ban” from HYBE due to recent developments.
SEVENTEEN members Seungkwan and Hoshi recently made headlines for their posts that seemed to address industry issues indirectly related to HYBE’s controversies. Seungkwan’s heartfelt letter touched fans as it appeared to resonate with ongoing concerns in the music industry, while Hoshi showed support for aespa’s Karina in a now-discussed post. Following these, fans noticed a sharp drop in social media engagement from the group.
While some fans initially thought SEVENTEEN members were simply taking time off to enjoy their recent U.S. tour, others saw the silence as a possible restriction from HYBE.
seventeen has been so silent since the san antonio tour finished, did you do something again hybe..? are their on some sort of online restriction or..? cause knowing svt, they wouldn't miss posting thank you messages after each country stops
— lee🎮 (@leesvt_) November 3, 2024
svt getting social media banned in the middle of a world tour bc speaking up against your fuckass company means that now you're the main target for mostly disreputable news agencies. happy 2024 for all of us.
— ً🧸 (@quartzlatte) November 3, 2024
On platforms like Instagram and Weverse, fans noted that the members have been unusually inactive, except for a few photos from their U.S. shows.
hybe are so evil for restricting svt rn cus i would really love a dokyeom weverse post asking us if we like it with [cute tone] included
— lesbian hoshi (@snwuyaoi) November 4, 2024
hybe really got svt on a social media ban after seungkwan's post omg wonwoo would never be so silent after t1's win
— ۟ (@wonnnwoo) November 3, 2024
hybe is nasty for that social media ban cause we could've gotten dokyeom being all shy on weverse like hey caratdeul it's pizzaboy
— masonline (@kf1lm) November 4, 2024
One of the only updates from a member’s personal account came from DK, who shared images from his recent Allure magazine photoshoot, breaking the silence briefly.
Meanwhile, fans have voiced concerns and even started a boycott against HYBE, accusing the company of involving SEVENTEEN in ongoing issues and manipulating media attention. Many CARATs have expressed frustration, feeling that the group is being used as a pawn in the controversy.
The situation has left fans divided and worried, as they await more clarity on SEVENTEEN’s silence and the broader implications within HYBE.