YG, SM, JYP, and Star Empire Entertainment file a
report against the manipulation of digital music charts. They came together to report the manipulation
of music charts to the Seoul
Central District Prosecutor's Office.
The four have pointed
out the problems that have been on the rise with agencies manipulating the
charts by raising the number associated with how many times the song has been
played or downloaded. Once they are able to raise that amount to the point that
the song ranks towards the top of music charts, the song is easily able to gain
more attention. This also means more royalties, as well as a chance for these
songs to rise to the top 10 of various music broadcast programs and thus,
gaining further exposure.
Due to results like
these, there has also been a rise in companies that offer services and products
that can help with raising these numbers and manipulating charts.
YG Entertainment rep commented, "Digital
sajaegi ['mass buying'] must be stopped as agencies which properly release
digital albums are at a disadvantage, and the public lose faith in music site
charts' fairness. Digital music business need to work together and a
preventative measure must be put in place to prevent these illegal acts."
JYP Entertainment stated, "The
manipulation which hurt agencies that release and distribute music fairly and
tarnish the faith in digital music sites has to be immediately stopped. All
digital music businesses must work together to arrange a system to prevent the
corruption of music businesses and manipulation of digital numbers."
Written by : Tania Polla
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