Bada has expressed her concerns for NewJeans amid HYBE and ADOR's ongoing feud, sparking reactions from the K-pop community and online threads.
Here's what she said.
SES Bada Praised by K-Netz For Worrying About NewJeans Amid HYBE & ADOR's Conflict
The HYBE and ADOR conflict is currently one of the most tackled discussions in K-pop. While many netizens have drawn numerous threads regarding the feud and the integrity of the agencies, most have expressed concerns for its artists.
One of those people who voiced out their worries online was first-generation idol Bada of S.E.S.
On April 30, netizens gathered in a forum to discuss the singer's Instagram Story, which elaborated her concerns for the quintet. According to her brief comment, Bada explained that it isn't easy to prepare an album and that it must have been challenging for the young idols.
She also mentioned their difficulties, given the group was entangled in a knotty business involving grown-ups.
Bada then voiced out her support for NewJeans and shared comforting words to her juniors in the K-pop industry. Read her statement below:
"It's difficult to prepare an album on your own, and it's more difficult for these young people to prepare while being mentioned in the complicated business surrounding adults. All of our idol juniors, everyone goes through tough times. However, beautiful times only come and pass. I hope you endure well, grow up better, be yourself and be happy. All the idol juniors in Korea are amazing and I support you all."
[📸 240430] S.E.S’ Bada via IG Story
“In the complex stories of adults... As an idol who can't just prepare, how hard must it have been for these young people to prepare for the album...
There must be a lot of hard times for each idol band member, but this beautiful time will… pic.twitter.com/5LKsnsaNOh
Netizens instantly praised Bada for being a role model and giving her opinion on the subject. They also pointed out how much they admire her words since she's a veteran in the K-pop industry.
Here's how they reacted:
"It feels great to see a senior idol in the industry speak up about this."
"She's so considerate. Every time I think about how the issue is affecting the kids, I cry. We don't even know what will happen in the future."
"Aside from her nice words, I do agree with what she said because of the fact that she's a legendary artist herself."
"That's how real adults are."
"I really do wish for NewJeans to overcome this obstacle and create more good times ahead."
"She's so warm-hearted."
On social media platform X (Twitter), fans also shared their take on Bada's post.
the way celebrities & staff talk about newjeans really goes to show how kindhearted those girls are. I can’t believe anyone would ever talk ill about them. https://t.co/g9NxMOJKH5
