Episode 175 - Marketing Culture
This week, we discuss the mess that is the fallout from Cube’s initial decision to release HyunA and E’Dawn from their contract and their subsequent indecision on the finality of that move. We also take a bit of time to discuss TS Entertainment standing firm in their unwillingness to settle with Hyosung and YG Entertainment pulling out all the stops to prove a point about their power. All that, plus some great new tunes from Jay Park, both members of 15&, and Girls’ Generation-Oh!GG. Esketit!
What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] GIRIBOY(기리보이) _ Used(옛날거) (Prod. By GIRIBOY(기리보이), MISU) (Feat. Kid Milli)
박재범 Jay Park - 'V' (Official MV) [ENG, CHN]
Petey
The Volunteers - S.A.D
Jimin Park "April Fools (0401)" M/V
[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ Siren(사이렌)
Girls' Generation-Oh!GG 소녀시대-Oh!GG '몰랐니 (Lil' Touch)' MV
Headlines
[Update] HyunA & Pentagon’s E’Dawn booted from Cube, learned about it from news, company continues to change mind - Asian Junkie
[Update] Cube indecision on HyunA/E’Dawn due to shareholder anger, situation to be resolved next week - Asian Junkie
We’re Dating, K-Pop Stars Declare. You’re Fired, Their Label Says. - New York Times
Two K-Pop Stars Came Out As Dating, And Their Label Fired Them - Jezebel
Hyuna, E'Dawn Fans Rally Behind Idols Following Shocking Agency Exit - ComicBook.com
K-Pop Is So Strict, It Fired Two Stars for Dating Each Other - Rolling Stone
Cube has botched the HyunA/E’Dawn situation, but at least it has brought out the memes
TS Entertainment And Jun Hyosung Fail To Reach Compromise In Legal Dispute - Soompi
YGE hires top Korean law firm to deal with ~$9000 HFE lawsuit over ‘MIXNINE’ debacle - Asian Junkie
Somi will reportedly not sign with new agency for now, will let dad manage her instead - Asian Junkie