Yoon Jong-shin's Candid Statement on Music Chart Manipulation Controversy: "Let's Not Fight Among Innocent Musicians"

Yoon Jong-shin's candid remarks / Photo by Yoon Jong-shin Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Singer Yoon Jong-shin made a candid statement regarding the music chart manipulation allegations following the SBS program 'Unanswered Questions.'

On the 7th, Yoon Jong-shin posted on his Instagram, along with a photo, the message: "Let's not fight. Among innocent musicians."

The released photo sequentially showed captured screens of the logos from music platforms 'Melon,' 'Apple Music,' and 'Billboard.'

Yoon Jong-shin continued, "The system is flawed. What’s the point of checking the charts every hour? Platforms should pay attention to 'me,'" adding, "If you like the (music) charts, go to the chart managers."

Last November, singer Park Kyung criticized music chart manipulation in the industry on his social network service (SNS), saying, "I want to do chart manipulation like Vibe, Song Ha-ye, Lim Jae-hyun, Jeon Sang-geun, and Hwang In-wook."

When the mentioned singers denied the allegations and announced legal action, the controversy escalated uncontrollably.

Following Park Kyung’s remarks, on the 4th, SBS aired 'Unanswered Questions' with the episode titled 'A Manipulated World ? Is It Music Chart Manipulation or Viral Marketing?'

The broadcast addressed the serious issue of music chart manipulation emerging in the music industry. After the program, singers such as Sunmi, IU, HyunA, and Solbi also posted messages criticizing music chart manipulation.

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