A recent incident involving ENHYPEN has raised serious concerns about the ongoing privacy issues K-pop idols face due to sasaeng fans. On September 4, as the group returned to Korea after their schedules in China, a disturbing situation unfolded when their flight details were compromised.
It was discovered that a Chinese sasaeng fan had illegally obtained personal information to assign specific seats for ENHYPEN members on their flight.
ENHYPEN Sets Records with New Album ‘ROMANCE: UNTOLD’
While attempting to change the members’ seats, ENHYPEN’s staff found that some members were unable to select their seats. Upon investigation, Air China confirmed that someone had already created passenger profiles using the personal details of certain ENHYPEN members.
A Chinese phone number was linked to these profiles, making it impossible for the members to make any changes to their seating arrangements.
To resolve the issue, ENHYPEN members had to re-verify their identities before they could adjust their seats. This incident highlights the persistent threat posed by sasaeng fans who seek to invade the privacy of K-pop idols. ENHYPEN’s agency, HYBE Labels, actively pursues legal action against individuals or SNS accounts involved in the illegal sale of flight information. Despite these efforts, the problem remains widespread in the K-pop industry.
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ENHYPEN “FATE PLUS” tour (Credits: BE: Lift Lab)
In more positive news, ENHYPEN is preparing for their largest world tour to date. The “WALK THE LINE” tour will feature performances in stadiums and domes, a significant achievement for the group.
Kicking off in South Korea on October 5th and 6th, the tour will continue to Japan’s major domes, including the Belluna Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka. ENHYPEN will make history as the fastest K-pop boy group to perform in these venues.
ENHYPEN recently concluded their successful “FATE PLUS” tour, which attracted over 237,800 fans worldwide. Additionally, their latest album, “ROMANCE: UNTOLD,” sold nearly 3 million copies, further solidifying their position in the industry.
ENHYPEN ‘ROMANCE: UNTOLD’ concept photo.
The group is also in the running for the prestigious “Album of the Year” award, adding to their growing list of accomplishments.
About ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN debuted in 2020 under HYBE Labels and has quickly risen to fame with its powerful performances and engaging music. Their fandom, ENGENE, continues to support their global success as they break records and set new milestones in the K-pop world
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.
