A fan poses for photos as she visits a pop-up store that will be open until May 12 for K-pop sensation BTS entitled "Monochrome" in Seoul, April 26. AFP-Yonhap

DahnWorld, a meditation entity also rumored to be a religious cult, has publicly stated that it has no connection to K-pop titan BTS or HYBE amid the recent fracas between the entertainment agency and its sublabel Ador's CEO, Min Hee-jin.

In a brief statement posted on their official YouTube channel on May 1, DahnWorld addressed the matter, hinting at a more detailed response to follow.

"With the ongoing dispute between entertainment agency HYBE and Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, rumors have emerged implicating DahnWorld," the company said in the video. "We want to clearly state that these allegations are baseless. We plan to take strong legal action against those who spread false information that tarnishes our reputation, disrupts our business, and causes economic losses."

Recently, online speculations have surfaced, suggesting a connection between DahnWorld and Bighit Music, the company behind BTS and other groups.

Some claim that BTS and Tomorrow X Together members attended schools closely linked to DahnWorld.

In response to these allegations, the company said, "These negative, groundless rumors not only damage DahnWorld's integrity but also severely affect the reputation of our employees and members."

Regarding claims about its religious nature, DahnWorld clarified, "Although our values are inspired by Korea's founding principles, we are not a religious organization."

The company affirmed its intention to take legal action against those spreading rumors. "We sincerely hope that the BTS members do not suffer any harm from these unfounded rumors," it said.

Fans wait to pay for merchandise at a pop-up store of K-pop sensation BTS. AFP-Yonhap

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by staff of The Korea Times.