Viral Post Sides with NewJeans Over HYBE Power Struggle: “Am I the Only One Who Understands Them?”
A post on the popular Korean forum Pann is gaining major attention for its bold stance in support of NewJeans amid the ongoing HYBE internal conflict. Titled “Am I the only one who totally understands NewJeans?”, the post resonated with thousands of fans and netizens who feel the girl group has been unfairly treated.
The author writes, “They were constantly being treated differently and held back, and then finally, the company went so far as to fire their producer and staff, that’s the peak of sabotage. If it were you, wouldn’t you lose it too?” This refers to the escalating situation between HYBE and ADOR’s CEO Min Hee-jin, who is widely credited with crafting NewJeans’ unique image and sound.
The initial wave of sympathy toward NewJeans has sparked a growing backlash on Pann, where a series of critical comments are questioning the group’s narrative and challenging claims of discrimination. Some netizens argue that without concrete evidence or legal termination of contract, the group should honor their remaining obligations, especially given the support and resources they’ve received.
Comments on Pann:
- If it’s really true they were openly discriminated against and held back, then by now they would’ve terminated the contract legally and gone independent. Unless there was a special clause saying the producer and staff could never be changed, even if they’re furious, shouldn’t they still honor the contract? Shouldn’t they finish the term properly and then go start a company with that producer and staff or sign with another agency? Am I the only one who doesn’t understand them?
- Discrimination? (While receiving a 20 billion won investment) (While using the top-floor practice room in the building)
- What kind of discrimination? Didn’t NewJeans actually receive more investment?
- Even in that HYBE document you guys keep bringing up, it only talks positively about NewJeans. What kind of discrimination are you even talking about? Please read the actual materials from the court ruling and update your understanding. Or is it just a lack of comprehension?
- Then what, are we supposed to just leave a CEO who openly discussed how to escape in a group chat? If they had really been consistently excluded before that, it’s unfortunate, but they should’ve left evidence. The reason things have gotten to this point is because that proof doesn’t exist.
While some continue to stand by the group, others are calling for a more balanced perspective, urging fans to consider legal facts and broader context before framing the situation as one of mistreatment. As the case unfolds, it’s clear that emotions are running high on both sides.
