In response to reports that ATEEZ's Hongjoong is disparaging Bang Si Hyuk, KQ Entertainment says, "No comment"

Regarding the current rumors that ATEEZ member Hongjoong made fun of HYBE Labels chairman Bang Si Hyuk in his songs, KQ Entertainment stated media source TV Report on January 15 KST, "We have no comments to offer."

In the past, when Hongjoong and American rapper Odetari released their collaboration single "SMB," there were rumors that the ATEEZ member was making fun of Bang Si Hyuk by using lines like "You think you've made it, hitman" and "Watch your back / Du-du-du, Bang."