JYP Entertainment Under Fire for Greeting Stray Kids’ Hyunjin on His Birthday

Saturday, Mar. 20, is Stray Kids member Hyujin's birthday. To celebrate, JYP Entertainment greeted their artist. However, this did not bode well with people. Keep on reading to learn more.

JYP Entertainment Greets Stray Kids' Hyunjin on His Birthday and People are Not Happy

On Saturday, Mar. 20, at 12 MN KST, JYP Entertainment shared a birthday greeting for Stray Kids member Hyunjin to their social media accounts. The post includes a photo of Hyunjin with his long, blonde hair, looking away from the character. At the bottom, the words "Happy Birthday Hyunjin" are seen in yellow text.

Around the photo is a black frame meant to resemble a picture frame. At the bottom left, there is white text that reads "HYUNJIN_0320."

While most international fans were happy to see the company mention Hyunjin, the South Korean audience was not as happy. Many commented that JYP Entertainment and their founder, J.Y. Park (also known as Park Jinyoung), has always preached about caring about their artists' personalities. People are saying that it appears it is not true, as they are still housing an artist that has been accused of being a school bully. Others claimed the company is shameless and disgusting for greeting Hyunjin on his birthday.

CUBE Entertainment Greeted Soojin Despite Ongoing Bullying Controversy

This is not the first time a company greeted their artist a happy birthday despite their bullying allegations.

On Mar. 9, CUBE Entertainment greeted (G)I-DLE member Soojin on her birthday despite her ongoing bullying controversy. Just like Hyunjin, people were not happy about the company greeting her for her birthday.

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Many people slammed CUBE Entertainment for their insensitivity towards the alleged bullying victim. People criticized the company for being shameless, especially as this was during a time in which the company had not released any follow-up statements concerning the bullying controversy. People demanded the company speak up about the issue before greeting Soojin.

The Bullying Allegations Against Stray Kids Hyunjin

On Feb. 22, a user claiming to be Hyunjin's former classmate accused the idol of being a bully. According to them, Hyunjin would insult people and their families. He would also make sexually inappropriate comments to female classmates and would harass people with abusive insults, even to people he considered friends. Allegedly, Hyunjin would often threaten to get violent with people. The idol would also instigate bullying through group chats.

ALSO READ: Stray Kids Hyunjin Accused of School Bullying + JYP Entertainment Released Statement

JYP Entertainment has denied the statements and is pursuing legal action against those spreading malicious rumors. Hyunjin is taking a hiatus from group activities.

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Written by Alexa Lewis