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ENHYPEN‘s Jay has been lauded for his quick thinking during a recent concert in Newark. As part of their FATE World Tour, the group performed at the Prudential Center on October 18 and 19. During one of those shows, a fan in the General Admission (GA) section reportedly fainted.

How Jay reacted to the situation

The GA section operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. This often results in a densely packed section leading to restricted mobility and potential risks such as intoxicated attendees, obstructed stage views, or tripping. Furthermore, Extended periods in such crowded spaces can cause dehydration or overheating, both of which can lead to fainting.

A video clip from the concert, originally posted by user @ENHYPENSJAYY, showcased Jay‘s reaction to the situation. As the video spread across social media platforms, it quickly amassed over 189k views and was reshared more than 2.7k times. In the clip, while Heeseung was addressing the audience, Jay‘s attention was drawn to a particular spot in the crowd. His face, filled with concern, signaled the gravity of the situation. Without hesitation, he alerted Heeseung and the rest of the group. Jay‘s voice can be distinctly heard, directing security to attend to the fan.

After the situation was handled and the fan received medical attention, Jay took a moment to address the audience. He emphasized the importance of safety and well-being, urging fans to stay hydrated and seek help if needed. This incident not only highlighted his quick thinking but also his genuine concern for fans. Another video that circulated showed Jay comforting the fan, stating they “will be fine.”

Other safety challenges

However, the tour has faced other safety challenges. ENHYPEN‘s send-off event after concerts, where fans could interact with the group, led to some attendees leaving early to secure a good spot. The confined space of the event resulted in pushing and shoving, and ENHYPEN even had to leave early due to safety concerns. After a recent Newark concert, a fan documented the chaotic rush to the send-off area, highlighting the potential dangers.

In other news, ENHYPEN has been nominated for the Worldwide Fans’ Choice Award at the 2023 MAMA Awards, scheduled for November 28 and 29 in Tokyo. They will also attend the 2023 Music Bank Global Festival on December 9 in Saitama, Japan. Additionally, the group is set to make a comeback with their fifth mini-album, ORANGE BLOOD. It will drop on November 17 at 2:00 PM KST. Promotional content for the album will start from midnight of October 27 KST.

All told, safety remains paramount, and it’s nice to see idols like Jay prioritize fans’ welfare. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: After the concert, ENHYPEN said they got a lot of energy from the crowd. Source: X/@ENHYPEN.

In a recent interview with Dispatch, Keena of FIFTY FIFTY shed light on the events that led her and her group members to file a lawsuit against their agency, ATTRAKT. The controversy began on June 13, when Saena, another member of FIFTY FIFTY, allegedly tested positive for COVID-19. She sent a photo of her test result to ATTRAKT and the agency believed her. However, Dispatch discovered that the coordinates of the location where the photo was taken didn’t point to the group’s dormitory. Instead, they pointed to the home of The Givers CEO, Ahn Sung Il.

Keena revealed, “Ahn Sung Il PD told us at that time, ‘You should stop attending your schedules starting now.’ He then suggested that COVID-19 was a safe way to avoid eyes from ATTRAKT. So he sent us that positive test photo, to use during the three days of quarantine. It was Ahn Sung Il who first suggested that we pursue the lawsuit. But in the end, he never provided us with any effective evidence. He just turned tail and ran.”

She also shared that Ahn Sung Il had forged her signature to alter her royalty distribution for the song “Cupid,” reducing it from 6.5% to just 0.5%. When news broke out that Ahn Sung Il forged his education records and the signatures of the original producers of “Cupid,” the members’ parents were outraged.

Keena shed light on Ahn Sung Il’s tactics

Keena revealed how manipulative Ahn Sung Il could be. She talked about his claims that he influenced their song’s performance on the Billboard charts. Apparently, he also led the members to doubt ATTRAKT’s financial stability and criticized CEO Jeon Hong Joon for declining a buyout offer from Warner Records. Keena said he made them believe it was a terrible decision.

Ahn Sung Il’s deception peaked in a meeting where he gave the group an ultimatum. Keena said, “He called my father and claimed that Jeon Hong Joon intended to acquire an investment from a big company, which would only pile up in the form of a debt for us members. It was a comment meant to coerce our parents into the idea of a lawsuit.”

At first, the FIFTY FIFTY controversy appeared to be ending when ATTRAKT terminated the other members’ contracts. But despite Keena‘s revelations about Ahn Sung Il, Aran, Saena, and Sio still assert that ATTRAKT unjustly transferred debt to the members. As of now, the future of FIFTY FIFTY remains uncertain. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Some say Keena ‘came to her senses.’ Source: X/@fiftyfiftyfeed.