A HYBE announcement has netizens exhausted, and it’s all related to BTS‘s RM.
Recently, RM released his new album called Right Place, Wrong Person. With the album’s release, the idol has been treating fans to music videos for some of the songs, all filmed before his enlistment.
On May 27, HYBE teased the release of merchandise related to RM’s release.
Spot the hidden items!
RM ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’ Official Merch.#RM #RightPlaceWrongPerson pic.twitter.com/AEdYnq64lh
— HYBE MERCH (@HYBE_MERCH) May 27, 2024
On May 28, the HYBE MERCH X account shared glimpses of what the merchandise would be, including mugs, pillows, apparel, and much more.
When the photos were shared, ARMYs couldn’t hide their disappointment and anger at the quality and creativity of the merch. Many shared that HYBE hasn’t seemed to put any effort into creating products for fans, even sharing fan-made products which fit the concept better and adding that the only part of RM’s solo that HYBE had any involvement in was the merch, but they couldn’t do it right.
why are they allergic to effort. what the fuck is going on https://t.co/qQSdsa2UP6
— 준버전 태라피 (@hobibihoba) May 28, 2024
not to be that person but i find truly disgusting how every merch of their art since they enlisted lacks any true connection to the original pieces! it’s not worth your money let’s keep up the boycott!! https://t.co/RwhI7tcALH
— 𖦹 (@namurescere) May 28, 2024
Merch is probably the only aspect of RPWP that Hybe had a majority say in and of course they screwed up. Such an innovative album deserves far cooler merch. Honestly all we would’ve needed are a buch of those cute little mini joon figures from LOST! https://t.co/9riVPu6tSQ
— 🌊 a hundred indecisions 🌊 (@ultramarineJoon) May 28, 2024
Can Hybe just give the Merch design business to ARMYs…
This one is by an ARMY…
Cos they arent even trying anymore, its more like the mass produced things that anyone can print on…
The ones you KNOW Tannies pitched in for idea, were cool as hell.. They were unique…
Now… pic.twitter.com/vl3LEHGfwK
— ⟭BlueeDenise⁷⁼¹⟬ 아포방포💜 (@BlueeDenise) May 28, 2024
gonna complain abt this publicly. the indigo merch was a million times prettier and more well-thought out. hybe needs new designers. just my personal thoughts! pic.twitter.com/0GhfypaNxT
— aj ⁷ (@rkivedblues) May 28, 2024
It’s not the first time that HYBE has come under fire, and several announcements for merchandise for SEVENTEEN have also received similar criticism.