Sibling duo Akdong Musician (AKMU) is drawing attention as the only relief for YG Entertainment in crisis.
Akdong Musician released their 3rd album '' Sailing'' on September 25th. The album, which includes ten songs including the title song 'How can I love the heartbreak, You're the one I love,' 'Chantey' and 'Fish in the water', was noted as the new release in two years and two months break. Unlike regular 1st and 2nd albums, Akmu sang lonely feelings with the theme of farewell and completed gem-like songs with ageless emotions.
They got fairly good grades for the new album. AKMU swept the top of the main music charts for 13 days after the album was released. Not only the title track but also the tracks 'Moon' and 'Freedom' were included in the chart with all the songs being loved. As of October 8, Paul Kim has been ranked # 1 on the chart, but it is noteworthy that AKMU has reached the top of the chart for over two weeks. It is also special in that it has built up the pride of YG Entertainment, which is struggling with various issues.
YG Entertainment is now in a total turmoil. Former representative producer Yang Hyun-suk has been investigated by the police on two occasions on charges of overseas gambling and illegal currency transactions. The allegations of prostitution in foreign investors, which were applied earlier, were concluded without charge. Big Bang's former member is also being investigated with Yang Hyun-suk for allegations of the same charges. Earlier, Seungri was pointed as the body of the Burning Sun Gate, which shook the world, but was eventually released with no charge. B.I. left the boy group icon when drug use turned out to be true.
As the main producers and singers were involved in various controversies, 'NO YG', which was modeled after the Japanese boycott movement, appeared. The main content is not to consume music released by YG Entertainment's singers. Some fans have even begun to ask YG Entertainment's singers to leave YG. At the request of such fans, AKMU reassured, "The people who work together are good." However, the eyes of concern continued.
The YG music contents are still being loved by the public, even though it is claimed YG should be in boycott. The consumption dilemma surrounding this is expected to continue.