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2000 Pages of HYBE’s National Audit Document Reveal Tolerance of Hate Against Jimin and His Fans on DC Gallery In a recent and surprising revelation, 2,000 pages of HYBE's National Audit document have shed light on the company’s handling of malicious activity targeting BTS member Jimin and his fans. The documents allegedly reveal a history of tolerance, if not indifference, towards hate and hostility specifically brewing on DC Gallery, a prominent online platform where users openly express a wide range of opinions with limited or no moderation at all. This revelation has sparked serious concerns among fans who expected more proactive support from the agency for Jimin and his devoted supporters. What is DC GALLERY? For those unfamiliar, DC Gallery (short for Daum Café Gallery) is a South Korean online community forum known for fostering open discussions on various topics, including idols, music, and entertainment. However, it’s also notorious for the intensity of its users’ discussions, often bordering on aggressive, with frequent hate posts, rumor-spreading, and targeted attacks. For years, fans and celebrities alike have struggled with the challenges posed by DC Gallery, where individual posts can go viral and significantly impact public perception Jimin, one of BTS' most popular members (the most popular in the west, particularly in the U.S) has a particularly large and passionate following. Unfortunately, this also means he and his fans have been frequent targets of malicious content on these platforms. For years, fans have voiced their concerns regarding posts that spread unverified rumors, hate, and damaging narratives. Until now, there were some who believed that HYBE was addressing these issues, but these audit documents suggest otherwise Insights from the Audit Document: Inaction and Implications The contents of the audit details not only HYBE's awareness of the issue but also its inaction toward the hateful narratives festering on DC Gallery against Jimin and his fans. According to the documents, HYBE has been aware of these discussions and the frequency of hate posts, yet there is little indication that the company intervened to protect Jimin or his fans from slander or misinformation In response to this inaction, Jimin’s fans have been actively demanding action for years, even going as far as sending protest trucks to HYBE’s building. These trucks displayed strong messages urging HYBE to address the issues and protect Jimin from the ongoing hate on DC Gallery. Despite these visible and persistent protests, HYBE remained silent, seemingly choosing to ignore the problem. Many fans now believe that HYBE’s silence was intentional, a decision to avoid engaging in protective measures for Jimin’s image on these platforms The failure to address such an issue raises questions about HYBE's commitment to safeguarding BTS’ reputation and fostering a respectful online environment for the fans who support them Fans’ Reactions and Growing Distrust The revelation has intensified fans' mistrust towards HYBE’s management approach. Many argue that by not intervening, HYBE has allowed hate and false rumors to snowball, creating a hostile online environment that could influence public opinion and harm Jimin’s image. For Jimin’s fans, the lack of protective action feels like a betrayal from the company they expected would act in the best interests of BTS Some fans point out that this alleged inaction contradicts HYBE’s previous statements that promised a commitment to shielding BTS from online hate and malicious activity. With these documents surfacing, fans feel as though the efforts to control hate and support BTS members may have been less prioritized than initially suggested HYBE’s Responsibility Moving Forward These documents underscore the need for a clearer, more robust policy from HYBE to handle hate speech and malicious content, not only on DC Gallery but across all online platforms. Without proactive measures, the continued tolerance for hate posts on popular forums could harm Jimin's reputation and weaken the relationship between his fans and HYBE The hate Jimin faces on social media is because he’s incredibly popular and talented. The most impactful soloist to ever come out of K-pop. Fans from other soloists and even other groups team up to slander him and try to bring him down