HYBE Faces Fan Backlash Over Response to TXT’s Soobin Deepfake Controversy

HYBE and its subsidiary BIGHIT MUSIC are facing renewed scrutiny over their handling of the controversy involving TXT leader Soobin and allegedly fabricated explicit images circulating online. As fans continue demanding stronger action against those spreading the material, Koreaboo has launched a poll asking whether the agency has handled the situation appropriately. Published on October 29, 2026, the poll follows weeks of online speculation and criticism directed at the company. While BIGHIT MUSIC has now issued an official statement condemning…