Oban's SNS Explanation "I Don't Want to Get Hurt"... Controversy Over Chart Manipulation Surpassing BTS and IU

Oban. Photo by Oban Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] On the 5th, singer Oban explained on SNS after his new song "Eotteoke Jinae" ("How Are You") topped the real-time music charts within 6 hours of release, sparking controversy over "sajaegi" (chart manipulation).

Singer Oban was suspected of "music chart manipulation" as he ranked above domestic music powerhouses such as BTS, IU, and Zico. The public expressed skepticism and dissatisfaction at the ranking that surpassed BTS's "ON," Zico's "Any Song," and IU's "Give You My Heart."

Regarding the controversy, he emphasized on SNS, "I don't want to get hurt. I don't want to be hated. This is not a lie. I'm sorry for being someone who doesn't deserve it and for being suspected. I apologize."

In response to a netizen comment saying, "A ranking that no one acknowledges," he replied, "I also find it hard to accept. I will work harder so that you can acknowledge it."

Oban debuted in 2017 with the single album "Gwa-il" ("Fruit"). Since then, he has released several songs including "Jinjja-reul Kkeonaebwa" ("Bring Out the Real"), "Geu Yeonghwa-ui Ju-ingong" ("The Main Character of That Movie"), "Chwihan Bam" ("Drunken Night"), "Bulhaeng" ("Unhappiness"), "Haengbok" ("Happiness"), "Nunsongi" ("Snowflake"), "She is," "Biga Ojana" ("It's Raining"), "Bulmyeon" ("Insomnia"), and "Jeonhwareul Halkkabwa" ("I Might Call").

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