iKON’s Manager Gains Attention For Throwing “Shade” At YG Entertainment While Promoting Bobby’s Upcoming Album

When it came to iKON‘s contract with YG Entertainment ending, many fans shared their excitement for the group’s future as they chose not to renew and moved to 143 Entertainment.

The members of iKON | @iKONIC_143/Twitter

Along with releases as a group, iKON’s Bobby is set to release his first mini album later in the month.

iKON’s Bobby | @iKONIC_143/Twitter

Fans have been getting excited as new videos and teasers have been dropping on social media.

[#NOTICE]

BOBBY 1ST MINI [ROBERT] MOOD VIDEO

2023.10.10 6PM(KST)

https://t.co/SJoMoRYMlr#BOBBY #바비#iKON #아이콘#ROBERT #MOODVIDEO#ROBERT_231010_RELEASE pic.twitter.com/8iP5YsVY1I

— iKON GLOBAL iKONIC (@iKONIC_143) October 5, 2023

In particular, it’s not surprising that Bobby is using his creativity to ensure the release is truly personal, and one of those included a logo he shared on Instagram.

The logo shared on Bobby’s Instagram | @bobbyindaeyo/Instagram

The logo is very distinct, and fans have been sharing their support for the idol in every way possible. In particular, the group’s Japan manager has gained attention after his latest posts seemingly “shaded” YG Entertainment while also promoting Bobby’s upcoming release.

On October 5, netizens noticed that their manager Hwang In Jae shared photos of Bobby’s poster.

Hwang In Jae | @injaeindaeya/Instagram

Yet, what made netizens LOL was the later pictures as it was revealed that the posters were outside the YG Entertainment building. Injae also shared photos of sticking up his middle finger at the building.

| @injaeindaeya/Instagram | @injaeindaeya/Instagram

Also, although it got deleted, netizens noticed that the manager also posted a hilarious picture doing a half-heart but with the initials YG to complete it.

The now-deleted photo | @injaeindaeya/Instagram

When the posts were shared, netizens couldn’t get over how hilariously savage the manager was being and showcasing his love for the iKON members.

NO WAY, THEY PUT THE POSTER IN FRONT OF YG BUILDING LMAO and look at iKON managers taking pictures with his middle finger up towards YG oh this comeback’s gonna be iconic!!!

just like debut bobby said “if you dont believe me, fuck YG” pic.twitter.com/qhxivQY9e1

— ♡ BOBBY NEW ALBUM Oct 10th (@jiwoniverse_) October 5, 2023

LMAOOOOO Bobby’s japan manager pic.twitter.com/enZhiOvtcl

— m l d y ︎ ???????????????????????????????? (@melodysssong) October 4, 2023

Even in the Instagram comments, netizens couldn’t get over the manager’s relatable photos.

Some even thought that it was the same location where Bobby had shared photos the day before, just at a different time of the day.

| @bobbyindaeyo/Instagram | @bobbyindaeyo/Instagram | @bobbyindaeyo/Instagram

IKON leaving YG Entertainment signaled a new chapter in their careers. While they debuted under the company, it seems like many fans probably have similar feelings towards the group’s former company.