Both NewJeans members Minji and Danielle have left messages of support to their fans, alluding to the feud between ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE.
On May 17, 2024, Minji took to the group's fan communication platform, Phoning, to reassure fans and ask them not to worry.
She told fans, "Instead of Bunnies (NewJeans's fandom) overthinking and worrying, just remember that NewJeas are way stronger!"
In her next message, she references gangs and guns, which is a Korean expression that translates to "having both fists and a gun. This is used to mean having both mental and physical strength. She tells fans, "We are Bunnies with fans and guns! That's what I said right?"
She then sends a message that reads, "Hop hop," a play on words that references the hopping motion Bunnies make, as well as the sound of a gun.
"You guys know that I mean gun as a joke right? How about a love gun?" She adds in the end.
On May 19, Danielle also took some time to chat with fans on Phoning. There, she confesses that she is having a hard time sleeping recently. She says, "Honestly, I have a hard time sleeping these days. That's why I am looking for many ways to sleep. Last night, I listened to music and took a hot shower! I also asked the members to stay with me at night. Fortunately, I was able to sleep well yesterday."
The idol then alludes to the current dispute between their agency's CEO, Min Hee Jin, and HYBE. She reassures fans that everything will be okay, saying, "Anyway, everything happens for a reason. It may be tough now, but it will surely pass in the end. Just like a bad dream or a stormy day! Then you won't even remember how it all started."
She added, "I think you just need to endure it to be able to get through it."
Previously, HYBE initiated a legal action against ADOR's CEO, Min Hee Jin, accusing her of attempting to usurp the management rights of the label, which led to charges of breach of duty. In defense, Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference to deny these accusations.
In anticipation of a shareholders' meeting set for May May 31, which could potentially remove her from her CEO position, Min Hee Jin sought a provisional injunction to prevent HYBE from exercising its voting rights. Additionally, the parents of NewJeans members have hired Kang Jin Seok, an attorney with expertise in entertainment disputes, to submit a court petition. This petition expresses their support for Min Hee Jin and their wish to continue their work with her.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
