Top K-Pop Company Accused Of Wanting To “Hide” Foreign Group Member…Again

Pledis Entertainment is taking heat over recently released TWS content.

In early January, it was announced that TWS would release a digital single, later confirmed for February 9. Teasers for the Korean version of “Nice To See You Again,” began shortly after.

TWS 디지털 싱글 '다시 만난 오늘' 발매 안내https://t.co/p15OciJVhp#TWS #투어스 #247WithUs#다시만난오늘#NiceToSeeYouAgain pic.twitter.com/BVXoV19V90

— TWS (@TWS_PLEDIS) January 27, 2026

Ahead of the track’s release, TWS shared a teaser for the song’s performance film, giving fans a look at what is to come.

However, many couldn’t help but notice the teaser’s thumbnail, and. the appearance it gives. When taking a glance, it appears that there are only five members of the group, as member Hanjin is placed in a way where he cannot be seen from the front.

This may have been pushed away as a simple mistake, however, fans have accused the company of excluding him purposely on other occasions. When TWS were named ambassadors for MLB Korea, Hanjin was excluded on the official Instagram page. Fans have also complained over his lack of lines in past releases.

It’s been announced that TWS are the new brand ambassadors for MLB Korea, however, a member has been excluded on the official Instagram page. This is unprofessional and unfair. Please fix this by posting Hanjin’s pictures. @MLBKOR @fnf_Mlbkorea @pledisnews @TWS_PLEDIS https://t.co/F7ZR0cWtAu

— . (@hanzhen_v) November 12, 2025

PLEDIS MISTREATMENT TOWARDS HANJIN

i've been thinking about this since yesterday when @hanjiinist spoke about this topic so i decided to share my thoughts/opinion about this one.

so let’s talk about the issue of pledis gatekeeping or better yet hiding hanjin in the basement,… pic.twitter.com/TDQj6cmqyN

— 마이🐾 (@ichaerus) July 27, 2025

As a result, this newest instance has left fans angered and demanding changes from the company.

Dear Pledis,

Please change the thumbnail so that our Hanjin is visible and not obscured.

Best regards,
SAI.

cc: @TWS_PLEDIS_JP https://t.co/dI4fIAHI5T

— 𝐀𝐫𝐚. (@shinyuluvme) February 8, 2026

another day of pledis forgetting they debuted a 6 member group https://t.co/TFLw5xvg34 pic.twitter.com/lSFteNq3Qc

— 🕖 (@femzhen) February 8, 2026

Pledis, is this what you wanted? You are now trending at #17 on Weibo’s Entertainment chart because of your workplace bullying and exclusion of your Chinese member. Your mistreatment of Hanjin is being exposed to millions. Are you proud of this reputation?#TWS #twsis6 pic.twitter.com/c4BtXJNuir

— 한냐냐냐 (@emoji292175) February 8, 2026

TWS is a six member group. No member should ever be excluded.
Hanjin is part of TWS and this repeated exclusion is unacceptable.

We cannot accept this kind of mistreatment anymore.
We demand the thumbnail be changed to include all six members.
@TWS_PLEDIS @pledisnews do better! https://t.co/6S3R8HI4zQ

— leesa. (@luvlytws) February 8, 2026