HYBE’s Strategy: Utilizing Ji Seok Jin’s Health Issues to Benefit SEVENTEEN

Revelations from HYBE Labels’ Weekly Music Industry Trend Report

On November 1, an individual purporting to be a HYBE Labels employee disclosed additional materials from the “HYBE Weekly Music Industry Trend Report.” Accompanied by a photo of their business card, this person verified the existence of over 1,000 pages of this report, originally distributed to HYBE staff on July 13, 2023. High-profile executives, including Bang Si Hyuk, Kang Myeong Seok, and Lee Chang Woo, were among the recipients.

Ji Seok Jin’s Involvement in SEVENTEEN’s Journey

One particular aspect that has garnered attention involves Ji Seok Jin, a prominent figure from the variety show ‘Running Man’. The December 20, 2023 report specifically mentions Ji’s backing for SEVENTEEN’s member Hoshi, especially in connection to Hoshi’s campaign for the “2023 Rookie Award”on Yoo Jae Suk’s YouTube series, Pinggyego.

Significantly, just two days prior to the report’s release, Ji Seok Jin declared a temporary hiatus from ‘Running Man’ to address health concerns identified in a recent check-up. The leaked document framed this personal issue as an “opportunity,” which led to a suggestion that Hoshi pay a visit to Ji in the hospital. The report depicts Ji as a “harmless ahjussi” within the idol demographic, emphasizing that this meeting could be beneficial for Hoshi to “strengthen their relationship.”

“It’s not so much about gaining something from that interaction, but more about taking care of someone who could be important”

– Excerpt from HYBE’s document

Public Backlash and Concerns

This assertion has sparked a wave of criticism among netizens, with many expressing skepticism over HYBE’s intentions. The public response has leaned overwhelmingly negative, with individuals voicing disbelief and outrage regarding the implications presented in the document concerning Ji Seok Jin’s health.

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