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A Japan-linked investment group, The NEXROC Group and SVCV, has announced plans to acquire up to 50% of JYP Entertainment, a stake valued at about 750 billion won, triggering a surge in JYP shares (up 10.69% on October 27, per Maeil Business). The Korea Times reports the tender offer is for up to half of the K-pop company, but questions have arisen over the investors' identities and financing ability. JYP says it has not received any acquisition proposal, and the group has not filed a formal tender offer report with regulators. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) calls the move 'very unusual' and says it is monitoring for unfair trading, with plans to launch a swift investigation if suspected, according to Chosun Ilbo. Korean media and authorities are expressing skepticism about the feasibility of the deal, noting the lack of a filing and doubts over funding, with some predicting the acquisition process will be difficult to complete.