JYP Entertainment has become a hot topic among netizens for handling five active girl groups in its artist roster.
Here's what people are saying.
JYP Entertainment's 5-Stack Girl Group Roster Receives Mixed Reactions from K-pop Community
On September 24, K-pop fans voiced out their opinions on JYPE's current list of girl groups under its management.
JYPE is now the first company to have 5 active girlgroups at onceπ΅βπ«
— π¦JeanXx // NAπ¦ (@twice_mixx) September 23, 2023
- TWICE (2015-)
- ITZY (2019-)
- NiziU (2020-)
- NMIXX (2022-)
- VCHA (2023-) pic.twitter.com/BJy2tN8qra
In the K-pop industry, the music scene is dominated by the big four agencies, which are SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and HYBE Labels. While all four each have different styles to offer, JYPE is known for its iconic girl groups.
While many were happy with another talented set joining the agency, netizens have voiced out their concerns on Twitter over JYPE's capability of managing their artists. Some called out the company for "prioritizing" quantity over quality.
and not one managed correctly ππΌππΌππΌ https://t.co/83y6qfHjT3
— Jei (@peruerer) September 24, 2023
and all are mismanaged πππ congrats JYPE π https://t.co/qpr3tznN6s
— diyo next door πͺ (@coIormetrue) September 24, 2023
JYPE should focus on 1-2 group before theyβre well established. JYPE donβt have much manpower and resource to take care of so many artists. get a dedicated team to work with 1 group. deliver better promotion plan + QC for physical albums. prepare a well-planed schedule for tour
— TWICENAL (@bestramboo) September 24, 2023
and they can't handle a single one of the bunch that's crazy
— bernardo ππΊπ΅πΈαΆΚ³α΅α΅ (@chuumbos) September 23, 2023
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With the company's growing list of girl groups, fans' reactions were derived from how agencies tend to overlook their already-existing artists in terms of promotions, musicality development, and in establishing their relevance across the K-pop scene.
Meanwhile, some commended JYP Entertainment's initiative to move forward and innovate for their long-term success. Others defended the agency against mismanagement claims.
(1) down, but some members still get to have their own variety show for example Chaer's show in mnet(i forgot the name), niziu too has been busy with their own shows in japan without lacking in releasing new musics, i think nmixx has been getting a good promotion(they have a well
— Niya &π€π (@bunnyniya_) September 24, 2023
Oh sorry i only touched about jype gg here, but yeah get my point right first
— Niya &π€π (@bunnyniya_) September 24, 2023
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