Bang Si Hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, shocked everyone on June 16, 2024, during Weverse Con 2024 by sharing the stage with J. Y. Park (JYP). Many fans and attendees were interested in this unexpected collaboration. The two titans of the music business collaborated on a number of tunes, with JYP providing vocals and Bang Si Hyuk performing guitar.
A range of songs showcasing the musical ability of JYP and Bang Si Hyuk were performed at the event. With confidence, Bang Si Hyuk, who is well-known for his work as an executive and producer behind the scenes, took the stage. His guitar playing gave the concert a special touch and complemented JYP’s upbeat singing. They seemed to enjoy performing together, and their connection was obvious.
Mixed Responses from Netizens
Netizens’ responses to this unexpected event were mixed. Some were dissatisfied with the performance, while others thought it was excellent. Here are a few responses:
“Wow, it seems like they were popular. The audience response was good”
“Go away, you two”
“The solidarity between these two is amazing”
“This must be what supply without demand looks like”
“Does anyone actually like this?”
“No one there paid to see these guys…”
“What’s with the cheering?”
“I’m not sure if all the shouting was out of surprise or horror”
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— 폭스 (@kimfox0624) June 16, 2024
The ongoing HYBE-ADOR conflict contributed to the varied responses. Given the present problems inside the firm, many internet users thought it was controversial for Bang Si Hyuk to perform at this time. Some thought the chairman should be more concerned with settling internal disputes than with entertaining the public.
