Days after the controversy surrounding ' HYBE Industry Trend Reports ', it seems that the Korean music industry might finally be returning to its usual equilibrium.

The release of the controversial reports has severely affected the image of HYBE Corporation , as well as many K-pop artists linked to the entertainment conglomerate, including those mentioned in the reports such as Seventeen, LE SSERAFIM, TOMORROW x TOGETHER, and others.

Alongside this controversy, industry veterans have been releasing major music projects. For example, BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Rosé marked new milestones in their solo careers with “ Mantra ” and “ APT. ” feat. Bruno Mars . Additionally, on October 31, Big Bang’s G-Dragon released “ Power ,” his first song in 7 years, announcing his upcoming album in November.

As of November 11 at 11 a.m. KST, Melon 's ' TOP 100 ' chart has stabilized, including the following songs in the top ten:

This list reflects a return to normal, where the signature sounds of the three major agencies (' Big 3 ') are once again dominating the domestic music market, with BLACKPINK and G-Dragon for YG ; aespa for SM ; and DAY6 for JYP .

Some see this return to normalcy as an escape from HYBE Labels' viral marketing tactics that had previously influenced the charts. For others, this stabilization is due to the convergence of two major events: HYBE's recent controversy and the return of G-Dragon, the "chart king."

Reactions from Korean netizens vary:

"These HYBE leaders must be in crisis right now."

"The three big companies that HYBE wanted to take down are doing very well kekekeke."

"If anyone at HYBE really knew music, that should be proof enough that the quality of the music trumps everything else... but they'll probably never understand."

"Technically GD and BLACKPINK don't represent YG anymore but it's the vibe that counts I guess. Too bad YG couldn't keep them lol."

"Bang Si Hyuk is 'very sensitive' to the reactions of online communities, right? I wonder how he feels about that kekekeke."

"This ranking is the STANDARD."

"Finally, I'm so happy that there are no artists from this company (HYBE) in the top 10."

"No one is saying that YG, SM or JYP are angels, but at least they still care about the quality of music and don't waste all their resources on viral marketing."

"I've been looking at the charts for so long and wondering, 'Who...?' Now it feels refreshed."

"I can accept this ranking as the current top 10. It represents the best artists of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation."

“My eyes and ears feel purified.”

“It’s time to say goodbye to all those HYBE songs that no one really knew.”

"For the first time in all time, the ranking is normal!"

What are your thoughts on the latest opinions and speculations from Korean netizens regarding the music industry?