On February 3, 2024, fans of BTS' Jungkook began trending the hashtags “Fix It Permanently” on social media, claiming that HYBE LABELS removed the song/music credits from the idol's account. Standing next to you Music video and other videos on YouTube channels, including HYBE LABELS and BANGTANTV.
Fans claim that this is not the first time they have faced such an ongoing crisis, pointing out that similar incidents have occurred in the past.
They are demanding answers from Big Hit Music and Geffen Records, and have also contacted YouTube's helpline services to investigate the root cause of the recurring issue and why it is affecting Jungkook specifically.
'Stop Stealing Credits': Fans want BTS member Jungkook's agency to take action on ongoing issue
Jungkook released his successful studio and first album, goldenreleased on November 3, 2023, ignited the K-Pop industry with rhythmic and released tracks Standing next to you As the title track. Since the song's release, fans have noticed mishaps occurring on HYBE LABELS and BANGTAN TV's YouTube channels.
Many related videos Standing next to you Shared, fans claim that someone from the agency is removing music and song credits from the music video, choreography, remix performance, live performance, dance practice, and lyric video.
They have tagged the official accounts of YouTube, YouTube Team, Big Hit Music, and Geffen Records, urging them to investigate the matter and publish the following statement. User @Daily_JKUpdate wrote on X:
“@YouTube @TeamYouTube Once again, the music/song credits are missing from Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' music video, choreography, live performance, dance rehearsal and lyric video. Please take a look at this, and add the song credits correctly!”
Fans also accused HYBE of removing the song credits from the track listing Standing next to you Music video on social media. User @JKRadioupdater shared a statement from TeamYouTube, stating that the channel owner is responsible for removing credits from a song's music video, choreography, dance practice, lyric video, and more.
As song names continue to be removed, fans are concerned about why the issues are only appearing in videos related to the golden maknae on YouTube channels. They demand an official statement from the agency. One user stated:
“According to previous responses from @TeamYouTube, it is the channel owner who goes in and removes the credits from the #StandingNextToYou music video, choreography video, dance rehearsals, and lyric video.”
The user continued:
“This needs to be looked into as to why this only happens to Jungkook, repeatedly, since the release of Seven and especially with his title song. We shouldn't have to do this every month, sometimes we wait weeks for it to be corrected.”
Jungkook's fans want the issue to be resolved permanently and are protesting, urging HYBE to take immediate action on social media. Here are some reactions from fans to X:
The BTS member is currently serving his mandatory military service and is expected to return to the entertainment industry in 2025.
