The dark side of K-Pop: BTS and HYBE's Chart-Rigging allegations explained

BTS, the kings of K-POP aren't strangers to accusations of chart manipulation or Sajaegi. BTS was first accused of Sajaegi in 2015 after their third mini album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life - Part1", topped multiple major South Korean music charts. It was also the best-selling album for a while. This development resulted in BTS outselling BIGBANG. BTS came from a Nugu company, so many couldn't believe they had succeeded over a legendary group from a Big3 label. BigHit Entertainment was immediately accused of Sajaegi. This scandal came back to news in 2017 when HYBE was allegedly blackmailed by an individual named Lee and three accomplices. They accused the agency of using unconventional marketing strategies to promote BTS’s album in 2015. Lee was sentenced to a year in prison, while the others received fines. In response to public outcry and a petition, the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has ordered an investigation into these allegations and the investigation is underway.
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