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HYBE faces backlash for scheduling BTS' RM and NewJeans' album releases on same day amid ongoing feud
Netizens are expressing concern over the clash in release dates of BTS' RM and NewJeans' upcoming releases amid the ongoing tussle between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin.
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Netizens express concern over the clash in dates of BTS' RM & NewJeans' upcoming releases
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BTS' RM and NewJeans are set to drop their new music on May 24
The anticipation for the return of two big names, BTS' leader RM and the K-pop girl group NewJeans has been up in the air again as both are to drop their newest offerings on May 24.
Just as the feud between ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and parent label HYBE was heating up, the latter's announcement that it would drop RM's solo album on the same day as NewJeans has fueled netizens already fuming over the internal feud.
Netizens slam HYBE for overlapping NewJeans and BTS’ RM’s releases
On April 25, NewJeans' CEO Min Hee Jin explained the current dispute between ADOR and their parent company, HYBE, at an emergency press conference, citing issues like control over NewJeans and claims of plagiarism.
However, HYBE made a statement that they would not stand in the way of NewJeans' comeback activities. On that same day, they announced the release of BTS member RM’s second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person.
Fans were stunned and enraged, repeatedly raving about how HYBE overlapped his album releases with NewJeans, despite their initial statement claiming they would not get in the way of NewJeans' comeback activities. Some were even outraged, alleging that HYBE used BTS to its advantage. 
According to some netizens’ claims, HYBE is taking advantage of this situation, which might perhaps disadvantage both NewJeans and RM as people concerned about both artists' comebacks ranted about it, aside from excitement.
The scheduling of May 24 for the releases of albums by RM and NewJeans has brought mixed emotions from fans. On the one hand, the tension between HYBE and ADOR is escalating, but on the other hand, there are clamors of excitement as new music is about to be released by both artists.
More details about NewJeans and RM’s impending comebacks
NewJeans is set to return this summer with the release of their Bubble Gum video on April 27, followed by the song How Sweet on May 24. They will also debut in Japan with their first all-Japanese singles, Supernatural and Right Now.
Meanwhile, RM, aka Kim Namjoon from BTS, is also scheduled to release his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, on May 24. The album consists of 11 tracks and is a reflection on the universal feelings of being an outsider. The same day will see two K-pop music sensations comeback, and music fans will be in for an exciting day.
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