HYBE CULT ACCUSATION?
Netizens raised suspicions that HYBE and Dahn World are closely connected. Dahn World is well-known for meditation, gymnastics, and breathing, but there are also opinions that it is a pseudo-religion (cult). Netizens claimed that the concept and activities of HYBE artists reminded them of Dahn World. They also presented it as a basis for Dahn World’s promotion of themselves and mentioning BTS, for example the university the members attended and more.
One of the claims that netizens made were ‘WEVERSE.’
WEVERSE, the proof of CULT?
They pointed out that ‘Dahn World,’ has an affiliate company called, ‘Weverse Mind.’ Netizens said ‘Weverse,’ platform for K-pop artists to communicate with their fans, made by HYBE was named after this company.
The story spread out fast, and the ‘Weverse Mind,’ and their brand ‘Brain Study’ made an official statement about it. They spoke firmly that they do not have any connection with the HYBE and all the incident.
The translation of the Weverse about ‘HYBE CULT’
[Picture and the post] Recently, the part that has been mentioned indifferently regarding our company and service is unfounded and legal action is being taken regarding that content.
[Comment] Weverse mind is education agency. We have no connection with the company that is being mentioned. The part that is being mentioned and shared indiscriminately is unfounded and legal action is being taken regarding the content.
So the agency is making clear that they do not have to do with HYBE or the cult accusation. Previous article about HYBE, HYBE CEO Bang Si Hyuk and Min Hee Jin’s chatting room translation, CLICK HERE.
