1. [+345, -13] Brave Brothers and Cube must be scared out of their wits right now ㅋㅋㅋ They'll be lucky to not get caught
2. [+298, -13] Bad news for Cube, Brave Brothers, and Starship ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
3. [+300, -17] Kwang Soo, yu're in trouble... ㅋㅋㅋ
4. [+314, -34] I always knew it was weird that nobody rookies like Crayon Pop and Ladies Code were up in the charts
5. [+246, -9] If even YG is involving himself in this, this sajaegi issue must be a big deal ㅋㅋㅋ Rookies, know your place
6. [+244, -16] I wonder why Cube isn't a part of this~? ㅋ I heard their YouTube views are manipulated too~
7. [+213, -5] Dust out Brave Brothers please
8. [+204, -4] Start by investigating Brave Brothers... He's so obvious with his sajaegi. I never understood why all of his songs were always up and down the charts like they owned it ㅋㅋ
9. [+209, -13] I feel like YG's only involving themselves with this because all of the sajaegi songs are putting down 2NE1's songs on the charts... and SM and JYP are also a part of KMP with YG so they're just joining along. Star Empire is probably innocent so they're joining to prove that. The ones who should be worried right now are Starship, Cube, and Brave Brothers.
10. [+194, -18] Cube must be scared right now~~~ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Imagine if CCM is involved in digital manipulation. How will T-error earn their coins then?
1. [+345, -13] Brave Brothers and Cube must be scared out of their wits right now ㅋㅋㅋ They'll be lucky to not get caught
2. [+298, -13] Bad news for Cube, Brave Brothers, and Starship ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
3. [+300, -17] Kwang Soo, yu're in trouble... ㅋㅋㅋ
4. [+314, -34] I always knew it was weird that nobody rookies like Crayon Pop and Ladies Code were up in the charts
5. [+246, -9] If even YG is involving himself in this, this sajaegi issue must be a big deal ㅋㅋㅋ Rookies, know your place
6. [+244, -16] I wonder why Cube isn't a part of this~? ㅋ I heard their YouTube views are manipulated too~
7. [+213, -5] Dust out Brave Brothers please
8. [+204, -4] Start by investigating Brave Brothers... He's so obvious with his sajaegi. I never understood why all of his songs were always up and down the charts like they owned it ㅋㅋ
9. [+209, -13] I feel like YG's only involving themselves with this because all of the sajaegi songs are putting down 2NE1's songs on the charts... and SM and JYP are also a part of KMP with YG so they're just joining along. Star Empire is probably innocent so they're joining to prove that. The ones who should be worried right now are Starship, Cube, and Brave Brothers.
10. [+194, -18] Cube must be scared right now~~~ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Farrr...I thought SM, YG, JYP and Star Empire are being investigated...scared me much! Well there you go...the Big 3 + Star Empire are here to turnover the chart o_O I have a feeling it could be those recent rookie groups/solo artists...
*SM Star Power* *YG Star Power* *JYP Star Power* *Star Empire Power*
"We are the Music Scout. In the name of the digital music, I will punish you!"
1. [+345, -13] Brave Brothers and Cube must be scared out of their wits right now ㅋㅋㅋ They'll be lucky to not get caught
2. [+298, -13] Bad news for Cube, Brave Brothers, and Starship ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
3. [+300, -17] Kwang Soo, yu're in trouble... ㅋㅋㅋ
4. [+314, -34] I always knew it was weird that nobody rookies like Crayon Pop and Ladies Code were up in the charts
5. [+246, -9] If even YG is involving himself in this, this sajaegi issue must be a big deal ㅋㅋㅋ Rookies, know your place
6. [+244, -16] I wonder why Cube isn't a part of this~? ㅋ I heard their YouTube views are manipulated too~
7. [+213, -5] Dust out Brave Brothers please
8. [+204, -4] Start by investigating Brave Brothers... He's so obvious with his sajaegi. I never understood why all of his songs were always up and down the charts like they owned it ㅋㅋ
9. [+209, -13] I feel like YG's only involving themselves with this because all of the sajaegi songs are putting down 2NE1's songs on the charts... and SM and JYP are also a part of KMP with YG so they're just joining along. Star Empire is probably innocent so they're joining to prove that. The ones who should be worried right now are Starship, Cube, and Brave Brothers.
10. [+194, -18] Cube must be scared right now~~~ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
So Starship and and Crayon pop's label are being accused of digital manipulation by the big 3?(At least according to the specualtion by K Netizens) The IRONY
They arent satisifed with the fact they they own basically the entirety of the South Korean media manipulating all the music shows and they're pressed cause one or two bands got higher on a digital chart for a few nights.
This buddy of mine in Korea recently started up a sajaegi operation just to get out of his parking tickets, too. Shameless.
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People seem to forget Crayon Pop's video went viral before they started raising on the charts. They weren't even promoting anymore (am i correct?). Plus does Chrome ent really have all that money?
Quote:
YG, SM, JYP, and Star Empire Entertainment file a report against the manipulation of digital music charts
YG, SM, JYP, and Star Empire Entertainment came together to report the manipulation of music charts to the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office.
The four have pointed out the problems that have been on the rise with agencies manipulating the charts by raising the number associated with how many times the song has been played or downloaded. Once they are able to raise that amount to the point that the song ranks towards the top of music charts, the song is easily able to gain more attention. This also means more royalties, as well as a chance for these songs to rise to the top 10 of various music broadcast programs and thus, gaining further exposure.
Due to results like these, there has also been a rise in companies that offer services and products that can help with raising these numbers and manipulating charts.
A YGE rep commented, "Digital sajaegi ['mass buying'] must be stopped as agencies which properly release digital albums are at a disadvantage, and the public lose faith in music site charts' fairness. Digital music business need to work together and a preventative measure must be put in place to prevent these illegal acts."
JYPE stated, "The manipulation which hurt agencies that release and distribute music fairly and tarnish the faith in digital music sites has to be immediately stopped. All digital music businesses must work together to arrange a system to prevent the corruption of music businesses and manipulation of digital numbers."
Source: Ilgan Sports via Nate, Star News via Nate
Anyway, hopefully this investigation can expose some companies.
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.
Kara's album covers look great. Seungyeon looks stunning in the last one
HISTORY are making their first comeback since debut earlier this year Though judging by the teaser it sounds like they've ditched the vocal harmony group thing and are going electropop which is slightly disappointing but hopefully the mini album will have more vocal driven stuff on it. I'm hyped
