Cube Chairman Hong Seung-sung: "Domestic Music Charts Have Already Been Manipulated"

Hong Seung-sung, Chairman of Cube Entertainment / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Hong Seung-sung, chairman of Cube Entertainment, posted a message on social networking service (SNS) requesting an investigation into allegations of music chart manipulation.

On the 15th, Chairman Hong wrote on his SNS, "K-pop is advancing to the center of the world, but the domestic music industry is repeatedly regressing embarrassingly," and claimed, "The charts, which should lead the music industry, have already become puppets of manipulation and turned into manipulated charts."

He continued, "As one of the musicians, I cannot just stand by and watch this situation, so I dare to make a request," and appealed, "To the prosecutors and police officers, I earnestly ask you to listen to our small voices for the development of Korea's century-long music industry."

Earlier, in November last year, when Park Kyung, a member of the group Block B, raised allegations of manipulation by naming fellow singers, Chairman Hong posted a supportive message saying, "Music chart manipulation must be eradicated. I support you."

Meanwhile, Chairman Hong established Cube Entertainment in 2008. Cube has nurtured groups such as 4Minute, Beast, BTOB, Pentagon, and (G)I-DLE.

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