SM faces backlash over Winter/Jungkook rumor statement after stock drop

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Moneycontrol•13-12-2025, 18:33
SM faces backlash over Winter/Jungkook rumor statement after stock drop
- •SM Entertainment faces backlash over its statement regarding aespa's Winter amid dating rumors with BTS' Jungkook.
- •Fans allege SM only responded to malicious comments after its stock price reportedly dropped by 6%.
- •Critics suggest SM initially allowed rumors to circulate, hoping for "clout," and only intervened due to financial impact.
- •Some social media users noted SM's statement did not explicitly deny the dating rumors, adding to the controversy.
Why It Matters: Agency actions for artists may be driven by financial impact, not just welfare.
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