Big Planet Made is facing a challenging situation as the YouTube channels of its prominent artists, including Taemin, Lee Seung Gi, and VIVIZ, were hacked early on September 5 KST. This breach has significantly disrupted access to their content.
The agency issued an official statement, acknowledging the hack and apologizing for any inconvenience. They revealed that hackers used names like “Tesla” and “Musk US” to alter the channels. The disruption affected not only the Big Planet Made official channel but also the individual channels of its artists.
Hackers replaced logos with Tesla’s emblem.
The hackers replaced the original logos with Tesla’s emblem and populated the channels with unrelated videos of Elon Musk’s speeches. This issue extends across various channels under Big Planet Made, including those of Lee Seung Gi, Taemin, and the girl group VIVIZ.
Big Planet Made assured fans that they are collaborating with YouTube to resolve the issue and restore the channels to their original state. The agency is working diligently to recover all content and mitigate the impact on their artists’ fanbase.
Channels now display Elon Musk’s speeches.
As of now, fans may experience difficulties accessing the channels and their content. Big Planet Made expressed their commitment to resolving the situation swiftly and thanked fans for their patience.
About Big Planet Made
Big Planet Made is a prominent entertainment agency representing a diverse roster of artists. In addition to Taemin, Lee Seung Gi, and VIVIZ, the agency also manages talents like Lee Mu Jin, BE’O, Ha Sung Woon, Ren, BADVILLAIN, and more. The agency is known for its diverse artist lineup and significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
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IVE’s world tour concludes with a record-setting Tokyo Dome show.
The song’s ability to resonate with both Japanese fans and international audiences is evident from the varied reactions.
IVE’s Tokyo Dome performances are part of their ‘Show What I Have Encore’ series, with the second show scheduled for September 5 KST/JST. The encore concerts mark a significant milestone for the group, showcasing their impressive growth and expanding their global footprint.
About IVE’s Recent Activities
IVE’s Tokyo Dome shows are the grand finale of their first world tour, ‘SHOW WHAT I HAVE.’ The tour, which began in October last year, has seen the group perform across 27 cities in 19 countries. Their Tokyo Dome encore is a testament to their global success, with over 95,000 fans expected to attend the two-day event.
Tokyo Dome encore marks IVE’s impressive tour finale.
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