ENHYPEN fans, ENGENEs, are now demanding for Belift Lab to issue an apology following the group's latest video.
Keep on reading to know what happened.
#BELIFT_APOLOGIZE Trends on Twitter Following Controversial Editing of ENHYPEN's Latest Video
On January 31 KST, ENHYPEN fans, also known as ENGENEs, began trending the hashtag "#BELIFT_APOLOGIZE" over on the social media platform Twitter, as they demand ENHYPEN's label, Belift Lab, to release an apology to the group members.
The trending hashtag came after Belift Lab posted a new video of ENHYPEN on the group's official Youtube channel on January 30, which features the members in their latest "ENHYPEN's Free Board," also known as "ENFB."
'#BELIFT_APOLOGIZE' trends on Twitter
"ENHYPEN's Free Board" is a series wherein the group members send in anonymous tips as they figure out who submitted the tip among the seven of them in a talk-show format.
While the video started out as innocent and fun at first, it quickly went downhill for fans when the video reached Jay's part.
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ENHYPEN Jay
In particular, Jay talked about how there would always be one or two empty bags of chips laying around his computer when he wakes up. He then hopes that whoever leaves their bags around would take responsibility, mentioning how he knows it's one of the younger members. After Jay's video was shown, the members then began discussing the issue.
But what caught the attention of fans was how Belift Lab's video editors edited the video, when they placed a picture of Jay over a trash bin after fellow member Jake said, "As for the trash, it was Jay," with Jake clarifying at the same time that he wasn't referring to Jay as "trash," but rather, he meant that it was Jay who threw the trash.
Belift Lab editors editing Jay's face over a trash bin
Fans then took to Twitter to demand that Belift Lab apologize, with many stating that they should respect ENHYPEN. As of this writing, "#BELIFT_APOLOGIZE" has more than 82,600 tweets.
In addition, many pointed out as well that Jay doesn't like being teased and that he deserves to be respected, while trending the hashtag "#ENHYPEN_Jay."
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Fans also called for Belift Lab to apologize to Jake, who they cite has been mistreated numerous times in the past by the label.
Along with their demand for an apology, fans also shared heartwarming messages for the group, showing their support and love for the members.
What are your thoughts on the issue?
Check out the full video here: *Topic starts at the 2:37 minute mark
ENHYPEN Hits 6 Million Monthly Spotify Listeners
In other news, ENHYPEN recently surpassed six million monthly listeners on Spotify, making them the fourth-generation group with the most monthly listeners.
In addition, ENHYPEN is also ranks third among fourth-generation groups to have the highest peak of monthly Spotify listeners, following behind Stray Kids and ITZY, who have 6.61 million and 6.31 million monthly listeners, respectively.
Congratulations to ENHYPEN!
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Written by Robyn Joan
