LE SSERAFIM's Seoul stop of their EASY CRAZY HOT world tour at Inspire Arena, Incheon, on April 19, 2025, turned into a special reunion for HYBE's current girl groups. While LE SSERAFIM delivered a high-energy performance, fellow HYBE girl groups ILLIT and KATSEYE were spotted in the audience, coming out to support their labelmates.
After the show, the three groups shared a series of pictures online, proudly showing off their close bond and camaraderie. The presence of ILLIT and KATSEYE alongside LE SSERAFIM served as a symbol of growing solidarity within HYBE, especially following months of public controversies and industry challenges and hate trains.
One of the most talked-about images ¡ª later posted by LE SSERAFIM on X (formerly Twitter) ¡ª wasn't just a simple backstage selfie. It Captured perfectly by Yunjin, it carried a deeper message of unity and strength.?
Another striking photo featured Bang Si Hyuk, HYBE's chairman, standing proudly at the center, surrounded by the three girl groups. The moment sent a clear signal: one company, one vision, and one fight against adversity.
However, while many fans praised the display of women supporting women, the event also sparked trolling directed at NewJeans. Despite being under the HYBE umbrella, NewJeans ¡ª currently signed to ADOR ¡ª was notably absent, as their ongoing legal battle with the agency keeps them isolated from the rest of the HYBE family.
Fans flooded social media, mocking NewJeans, suggesting the group could have been part of these pictures "if they hadn't blindly followed Min Hee Jin." NewJeans has remained loyal to their former CEO, who was removed from ADOR following a high-profile dispute with HYBE.?
Recently, NewJeans lost an appeal in the ongoing injunction case with ADOR, which prevents them from taking independent actions or signing new deals without the label's approval. What was once viewed as a brave stand against a corporate giant is now being criticized by some fans online, portraying the members as five girls who risked their careers by following one person.
On the performance front, LE SSERAFIM lit up the stage with show-stopping visuals and fierce energy. One of the most breathtaking moments saw all five members climb towering jungle gym-like stage structures, dancing boldly amid a whirlwind of fire, lasers, and smoke. The dramatic production amplified the group's signature boldness, leaving the audience in awe.?
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