Hybe faces ongoing controversy after an internal document containing criticisms of rival K-pop artists leaked. Weverse Magazine has now issued a formal apology for the incident.

Key developments in the controversy:

• The leaked document contained detailed criticisms of non-Hybe acts' physical appearances, including minors
• The document's author was revealed to be Kang Myeong-seok, former editor-in-chief of Weverse Magazine
• Employees involved in requesting the monitoring document have been suspended
• A petition to revoke Hybe's "Top Job Creation Company" designation has gathered over 41,500 signatures

Weverse Magazine's official statement clarifies:

• Staff were unaware of the document's existence
• The document was created by Kang Myeong-seok as a separate task
• The magazine explicitly states its opposition to the controversial document

The controversy continues to affect Hybe financially, with its stock (KRX: 352820) dropping 3% to ₩194,200 per share. With the petition reaching enough signatures for official review, the issue is expected to remain prominent in the near future.

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