Kanye West (Ye) held a listening party to promote his second album with Ty Dolla $ign – Vultures, Volume 2 in Seoul, South Korea. This event of Ye surprised music fans. Once a billionaire rapper and a fashion icon of the world music scene, Ye has been in a very miserable situation in recent years.

Kanye West brings new album to Korea to promote

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign at the listening party event

After his divorce from Kim Kardashian, the black rapper was widely boycotted for his shocking statements and actions. Taylor Swift’s “arch-enemy” became the most hated rapper in the world. Therefore, many people believe that because he was at the end of his rope, his music was no longer accepted as before, Kanye chose to “go Korean”, expanding his influence in Asia. At the listening party for his new album, Kanye performed 75 songs.

The event is said to have sold out and featured many famous Korean idols such as CL, Minzy (2NE1), BI (former iKON),… Notably, 3 members of NewJeans Minji, Danielle and Hanni were also spotted there. Netizens are currently sharing a series of photos showing Minji, Danielle and Hanni enjoying music at the event, interacting with senior CL. There is even a photo that is said to be the 3 members of NewJeans meeting Ye.

3 NewJeans Minji, Danielle and Hanni were spotted at Ye’s event

3 girls are said to have met the infamous rapper

It’s not unusual for K-pop idols to attend international artists’ events. But NewJeans’ presence at Kanye West’s listening party has sparked controversy among Korean netizens. Many have raised concerns about the appropriateness of Ye’s event, as it has an age restriction.

The members of NewJeans are all quite young, as can be seen, the two youngest girls Haerin and Hyein are both absent. Kanye West is associated with many scandals related to attitudes and behaviors that disrespect women. Therefore, although the 3 members Minji, Danielle and Hanni are all over 19 years old, it still makes people worried.

Netizens protest against NewJeans’ rumored collaboration

… and Ye

In addition, NewJeans’s personal attendance at the listening party in support of Kanye West’s new album has also sparked speculation about a collaboration between the two artists. However, contrary to the usual expected reaction, this time people are against NewJeans collaborating with Ye.

On various platforms, fans are clamoring to not let this collab happen. The reason for this is because the musical colors of the two are too different. Besides, despite being very talented, Kanye is being boycotted by many music fans, especially after his “deep feud” with Taylor Swift for more than 15 years. Fans fear that NewJeans will be attacked when collaborating with this infamous rapper.