Rain is facing backlash from K-Pop fans for his perceived neglect of the group Ciipher. After announcing his appearance at KCON, fans expressed outrage, accusing him of abandoning the group he created. Many feel he has failed to promote them, leading to frustration and claims that management has been lacking.
This controversy isn’t new for Rain. After departing JYP Entertainment in 2007 to launch his own company, J. Tune Entertainment, he launched the group MBLAQ, only to see a series of missteps that left fans disappointed.
When Rain enlisted for military service in 2011, expectations grew that he would return to support MBLAQ. Instead, he signed with a subsidiary of Cube Entertainment, which many fans viewed as a betrayal.
Despite founding Ciipher in 2021 and actively participating in their debut, the group faced challenges. They released two albums in 2021 and one in 2022 but entered a prolonged hiatus.
Fans were further disheartened in August 2023 when four members—Tan, Tag, Dohwan, and Won—announced their departure from the group, amid concerns about continued mismanagement.
Many Ciipher fans took to Twitter, expressing their growing dissatisfaction:
"I’m sad that this man is ruining such talent. Why don’t you promote your group properly?” — @gotsevenor
"It’s not about him performing; it’s about him not taking responsibility for the boys." — @happymeHWI
"I hate this man more every single day." — @hellopumpkins_
As discussions intensify, fans are questioning how Rain continues to debut new groups despite the disarray surrounding Ciipher. The situation remains tense as fans monitor further developments.
