Omega X verbally abused by Spire Entertainment’s CEO, video sparks fan outrage

Omega X, the famous K-Pop group, have reported that their agency, Spire Entertainment’s CEO, yelled at them and verbally abused them triggering outrage among its fans.

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Omega X, the 11-man K-pop group that debuted last year, has been making headlines for quite some time now. They have alleged their agency’s CEO has been mistreating them.

The video went viral on social media triggering outrage among fans.

On October 24, SBS Entertainment News shared a video on their YouTube channel in which Spire Entertainment’s CEO reprimanded the Omega X members in a parking lot.


Although the clip was blurry and the voices were altered, SBS provided closed captions for the video. The CEO was heard saying that Omega X is a loser and people don’t love them. After this, singer Kim Jaehan can be seen collapsing on the ground, and the CEO asks if he’s always sick like this. Although others pleaded for her to stop, she continued reprimanding the group.

After the video was uploaded, Spire Entertainment claimed that there was an altercation as the CEO and the Omega X members were discussing plans. Omega X and the agency have resolved their misunderstandings as they want to move forward with each other.

The 'K' magic is taking over India
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Many love their soppy soaps and gentle romances, their thrillers and intense cinema.

Many love their soppy soaps and gentle romances, their thrillers and intense cinema.

Many also love their music and their food; the 'K' way of life is getting popular in India too.

Many also love their music and their food; the 'K' way of life is getting popular in India too.

There is even a word for this South Korean cultural phenomenon – hallyu.

There is even a word for this South Korean cultural phenomenon – hallyu.

The pandemic lockdown ushered in hallyu 2.0 when many Indian watchers discovered K-dramas.

The pandemic lockdown ushered in hallyu 2.0 when many Indian watchers discovered K-dramas.

Viewership for K-dramas on Netflix in India increased more than 370 per cent in 2020 over 2019.

Viewership for K-dramas on Netflix in India increased more than 370 per cent in 2020 over 2019.

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Squid Game, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Kingdom Season 2, It's Okay to Not Be Okay and Crash Landing.

K-drama lovers also flock to Rakuten Viki, a streaming service that has 15 million users globally.

K-drama lovers also flock to Rakuten Viki, a streaming service that has 15 million users globally.

Some Korean words have broken the language barrier and become part of cool conversation.

Some Korean words have broken the language barrier and become part of cool conversation.

The K-dramas have ensured that the 'K' wave is becoming big in India.

The K-dramas have ensured that the 'K' wave is becoming big in India.

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This isn’t the first time Omega X and its agency have had a logistical issue. Earlier, the K-Pop group complained that the agency cancelled their tickets at the last minute. However, the agency blamed it on the tour’s promoter.

Meanwhile, fans are concerned about the K-Pop group and have made it evident on social media by trending several hashtags.

FAQs:

  1. What did the agency’s CEO say?
    Spire Entertainment’s CEO, denied all these claims and said this was an anti-fan setup.
  2. Who are the members of Omega X?
    Sebin, Jaehan, Taedong, Hwichan, Xen, Jehyun, Junghoon, Kevin, Hyuk, Yechan,and Hangyeom.
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