GOT7: Controversy after JAY B live stream

16 May 202116 May 2021 Shawn

JAY B, leader of GOT7 at the heart of a controversy after a live on the social network Instagram.

It was on May 13th, 2021 that JAY B exchanged with fans via a live broadcast on the social network Instagram. A first since the leader of GOT7 signed with his new agency H1GHR MUSIC. The live where JAY B spoke and interacted with fans suffered a real controversy and ignited social networks and fan exchange sites just minutes after its end.

Some fans noticed during the live photographs on the wall of the room where JAY B was located, images on which we can see female bodies that have been described as “obscene” photographs by some Internet users.

Photographs of naked women and parts of female anatomy adorning the wall behind JAY B shocked some fans who immediately shared their displeasure, arguing that it was inappropriate for a public figure like JAY B to share such images.

While some fans don’t care about the photos, the controversy quickly grew, with netizens arguing that part of the GOT7 and JAY B community may be underage, this more than mature content was not suitable for broadcast

Photos of women's bodies on GOT7 JB's room wall, Knetz react https://t.co/PZVWUMvkcr pic.twitter.com/K6X6AFV52D

— PANN KPOP (@pannkpop) May 14, 2021

Hello everyone! I want to clarify everything. The picture on Jaebeom's wall is this one. It was part of a photo exhibition called 'Plastic Love' for City Camera. The artist is Yim YoungWoong. His Instagram is @imudesu, you can check it out. pic.twitter.com/ZCq15q2IYY

— . (@wht_cnvsdef) May 14, 2021

JAY B‘s agency H1GHR MUSIC spoke the day after the live in a statement apologizing on behalf of the agency and their artist for worrying fans. Revealing that JAY B having organized photo exhibitions in the past, he has a great interest in art and photography, an interest that pushes him to take photographs similar to those of a professional. A hobby that leads the idol to take an interest in the work of other South Korean and international artists.

Hello, this is JB’s H1GHR MUSIC agency. First of all, we sincerely apologize for worrying the fans.

It is already well known to fans that JAY B usually holds personal photo exhibitions and takes photos that are nothing less than professional photographs.

In addition to music, he expressed his interest in art and photography, and showed his talents in various artistic fields.

JB is said to be inspired by the tone and mood of various photos, especially the photos shown in this live broadcast are the work of fashion photographers who have also worked with famous national artists.

Nonetheless, the artist himself and H1GHR MUSIC sincerely apologize to fans and the public for carelessly exhibiting certain images in live broadcasts involving different age groups.

Going forward, H1GHR MUSIC and JAY B will work harder to repay the support of our fans. ”

H1GHR MUSIC official’s JAY B agency

The controversy took an unexpected turn on social media, after exchanges claiming that the room JAY B‘s live took place in was the bedroom or at least a room in the studio of singer and rapper Jay Park.

An idea arose after a video of the two idols singing together published on the JAY B networks and a live exchange between Jay Park, YUGYEOM and JAY B in which the artists exchanged on various ideas suggesting a possible future collaboration.

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Recalling that YUGYEOM the youngest member of GOT7 signed with AOMG Entertainment, an agency founded by Jay Park. The rapper being known to his fans for his artistic abilities but also for his musical uniqueness and his very American style, the idea that JAY B would possibly be on the artist’s premises quickly became viral before being denied by Internet users. .