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Jay Park refutes 'supporting role' controversy surrounding XG
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Jay Park refutes 'supporting role' controversy surrounding XG

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Singer Jay Park directly addressed fan criticism regarding his new group XG, denying claims he is overshadowing them.
  • Park stated he owns the company and created the group, asserting his authority and dismissing online narratives.
  • He urged fans to enjoy the music and journey, emphasizing respect and care between himself and the XG members.

Singer Jay Park has directly refuted fan accusations that he is overshadowing his newly produced group, XG. The controversy arose after a recent joint mixtape release and performances where Park appeared prominently, leading some fans to claim he was drawing more attention than the rookie group.

Next time, I will officially join XG. That was always my goal, and nobody can stop me, because I own the company and I made the group.

โ€” Jay ParkJay Park's statement on social media addressing fan criticism.

In a social media post, Park declared his intention to officially join XG in the future, stating, "That was always my goal, and nobody can stop me because I own the company and I made the group." He dismissed online discussions as meaningless in the real world, urging fans to simply enjoy the music and the journey, or observe from the sidelines.

The stories you create online have no meaning in reality. Just enjoy the music and this journey. Or just watch from the sidelines.

โ€” Jay ParkJay Park's message to fans regarding their online discussions.

Park further asserted that online narratives do not represent the true feelings of the group's members. He emphasized the mutual respect and gratitude between himself and the XG members, promising to continue respecting and caring for them when needed. The fan complaints intensified following XG's joint mixtape with Park and concerns about his central role in music show stages and ending poses, which some fans felt detracted from the new group's spotlight.

The stories created online do not represent the emotions they actually feel. The XG members respect me and are always grateful, and I will also respect them and take care of them when needed.

โ€” Jay ParkJay Park's assertion about the relationship between him and XG members.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.