Danielle, a member of NewJeans, has recently found herself at the center of controversy after making changes to her social media profile. Fans speculated that her updated status was a subtle response to BTS member Jungkook, following his supportive posts about NewJeans. However, the change has sparked a heated online debate, with some fans interpreting it as disrespectful towards Jungkook.
What Danielle Changed on Her Profile
Until September 14 at 9:29 PM (KST), Danielle’s status on the Phoning app read: “ur my ☀️ on a ☁️ day~ :).” This phrase was lighthearted and didn’t draw much attention from fans. However, after Jungkook shared posts supporting NewJeans on the same day, Danielle updated her Phoning status. The new status featured several emojis, including colorful hearts “💙🩷💛💚💜,” a sparkle, a blue cap, and a pink heart with an arrow.
Fans quickly noticed that the heart emojis seemed to represent the NewJeans members, similar to how Jungkook had done in his Instagram posts. This led to speculation that Danielle’s status change was in direct response to Jungkook’s show of support.
The Blue Cap Controversy
While the heart emojis were generally interpreted as a nod to NewJeans and Jungkook, it was the inclusion of the blue cap emoji that drew the most attention. This seemingly small addition caused a divide among fans due to its potential connection to Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR. Min Hee Jin is closely associated with the blue cap emoji, as she famously wore a blue cap during a press conference following the publicization of her conflict with HYBE, the parent company of NewJeans and BTS.
Some fans interpreted Danielle’s use of the blue cap emoji as a subtle show of support for Min Hee Jin, which could be seen as controversial given the ongoing tension between Min and HYBE. Jungkook’s recent posts, combined with a statement from BIGHIT MUSIC, emphasized that young artists like NewJeans should not be dragged into corporate disputes. In this context, some fans felt that Danielle’s status change could be seen as disrespectful to Jungkook, who had been attempting to protect the group.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Danielle’s status update has resulted in a range of reactions from fans. Some have been quick to criticize her, accusing her of taking a stance in the HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin conflict. These fans feel that Danielle’s inclusion of the blue cap emoji was a deliberate reference to Min, especially following Jungkook’s supportive posts.
for who didn't understand, this is the before and after of danielle's phoning
she changed to the colorful hearts from newjeans and ADDING min heejin's hat after jungkook's support despite him saying that young artists should not be dragged and used as a shield into disputes 🤡 https://t.co/W4WelXHFfFpic.twitter.com/FFm1EVarXH
you guys keep forgetting that they’re being groomed and being manipulated obviously they still believe that witch is their savior https://t.co/Hca5zmItib
jungkook showed support to them to stop adults from using them as shields and stop abusing artists by posting 5 hearts and her response is posting a hat next to the hearts to show support to the very same adult who use them as shields. they don’t deserve jungkook’s kindness https://t.co/aTWiAqGXdn
does this danielle girl ever get tired of advocating for mhj? shouldn't she be grateful that the main pop boy showed his solidarity w her group?? this is absurdly disrespectful towards jungkook's statement wth https://t.co/HI07Ri915s
On the other hand, some fans have defended Danielle, noting that she and her fellow NewJeans members are still very young and should not be involved in such disputes. These fans argue that the focus should remain on the music and that reading too much into emoji choices could lead to unnecessary conflict.
Despite these defenses, the criticism persists, with many fans continuing to debate Danielle’s true intentions. Some believe that the timing of the update, combined with the specific emojis used, cannot be seen as purely coincidental. Others suggest that the ongoing tensions between HYBE and ADOR have put the NewJeans members in a difficult position, forcing them into the public eye in ways they may not fully understand.
Broader Implications
This situation has raised broader questions about how much young idols are involved or used in corporate disputes between entertainment companies. Jungkook’s posts were intended to support NewJeans and ensure that they would not be involved in larger business conflicts. However, Danielle’s emoji update and the subsequent reaction from fans have complicated the issue.
Some fans have even accused HYBE of twisting Jungkook’s words to downplay the feud with Min Hee Jin. In the midst of this, Danielle’s status change has become a focal point of the conversation, with fans continuing to express both support and criticism.
As the conversation unfolds online, it remains unclear whether Danielle intended her update to be interpreted as a response to Jungkook or whether the choice of emojis was simply coincidental. Regardless, the situation highlights the complexities faced by young idols like Danielle, who are caught in the middle of corporate tensions and the scrutiny of their every move.
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