{
  "id": 8208924,
  "title": "Why did Perry leave YG? Former 1TYM member's cryptic comments resurface",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/why-did-perry-leave-yg-former-1tym-members-cryptic-comments-resurface-8208924",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260918/why-did-perry-leave-yg-former-1tym-members-cryptic-comments-resurface"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former 1TYM member Song Baek-kyung's cryptic comments about producer Perry have resurfaced, sparking renewed interest in the enigmatic YG Entertainment figure. Song shared a lengthy post on his social media in January, discussing his past relationship with Perry and the abrupt changes he noticed more than two decades ago.\n\nSong received numerous inquiries from people, prompting him to reflect on the most pressing question: Perry's current well-being. He admitted that he was equally curious about Perry's situation and hinted at having an idea as to why the producer eventually left YG Entertainment. However, Song stopped short of giving any direct answers, further deepening the mystery surrounding Perry's disappearance from public view.\n\nRecalling Perry's habits from around 2000 to 2002, Song mentioned that the producer smoked cigarettes and often joined him for nights out, adding another layer of intrigue to the story.",
  "summary": "Former 1TYM member Song Baek-kyung's cryptic comments about producer Perry are drawing renewed attention after a SBS investigative program asked the public for information about the longtime YG Entertainment producer, whose whereabouts have remained unknown for years. Song posted a lengthy message on his social media account in January, reflecting on his relationship with the producer and the…",
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        "published": "2026-09-18T06:41:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Why did Perry leave YG? Former 1TYM member's cryptic comments resurface",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/why-did-perry-leave-yg-former-1tym-members-cryptic-comments-resurface",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}