ENHYPEN’s Latest Album Photocard Covered in Blood and Mosquito Hits the News for All the Wrong Reasons — 'HYBE Literally Sent You a Biohazard!'
NHYPEEN's latest album, Romance: Untold, has unexpectedly dominated social media headlines, but not for its musical content.
On July 31, an Engene-a member of ENHYPEN's fanbase-posted a troubling find on X (formerly Twitter) regarding a photocard from the new album.
The fan, who had purchased the album from Weverse, made a shocking discovery: a photocard featuring member Jake, smeared with what appeared to be blood and laminated with a crushed mosquito.
Accompanying the post was a video of the album unboxing, clearly showing the disturbing condition of the photocard.
for those who don’t believe me, I really pulled it like that 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jJPhhNbLk4
— xo, mih ☼☽ (@lxchwski) July 31, 2024
for those who don't believe me, I really pulled it like that
-llxchwski
The post quickly went viral, amassing over 2 million views as of the latest update. Reactions from the K-pop community have been mixed.
Some fans have humorously responded, suggesting ENHYPEN might be exploring a 'vampire concept' with this album.
uhm the real come kiss me and bite me????? https://t.co/c6jBeFT5XR
— ᴊᴏᴇᴠʏ | SOHEE EUNSEOK💂🏻♀️🧡 (@jopaychuuuu) July 31, 2024
😭 THE VAMPIRE CONCEPT IS WAY TOO MUCH https://t.co/QeeeQH25N7
— ✨ (@hoonsjake) July 31, 2024
literally a vampire with blood😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/UK2QeQkWOX
— sai | fan account | (@hoonzmisoo) July 31, 2024
However, others have voiced serious concerns about the potential health risks posed by the blood-stained photocard, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
this happened a loooot around bts’ butter era too, many mexican collector groups were full of cases like this and people got their money back and also a new pc. likeee, i am not making this up 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/wyQ7W6fFpy
— zoe (@2h4u_) July 31, 2024
This incident has sparked a broader discussion about quality control within the industry.
I'm being so serious when I say that nothing is gonna change till we boycott and show our disappointment with the way hybe treats their idols, the way their merch is designed, the overpriced mid ass merch, and whatnot. https://t.co/smYBduSbKn
— Lily⁷ 🔍⍤⃝🔎🍉 (@jeonbamkookie) July 31, 2024
Several fans pointed out that this is not the first time HYBE has faced issues with album packaging, calling for increased accountability and better oversight.
de los creadores del mosquito pegado en el manifesto de dana https://t.co/z9dSNIsCl3 pic.twitter.com/WMCwm8uUf3
— soph❀ (@adoreswon) July 31, 2024
The focus now shifts to whether the company will address these concerns and take steps to prevent similar issues in the future.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE NETIZENS' COMMENTS:
this happened a loooot around bts' butter era too, many mexican collector groups were full of cases like this and people got their money back and also a new pc. likeee, i am not making this up
what happened to quality control email this to weverse tho who knows they might send u a new album
I'm past the exchange/return deadline but I'll try
new fear unlocked
Jake was hungry
Its rare moment
jake took the vampire concept too much, his pc got blood
they're too over worked bro look jake's nose is bleeding
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
