NewJeans’ Hanni made bold statements during a hearing on October 15 regarding allegations of mistreatment by HYBE, the entertainment company behind the popular K-pop group. The hearing was convened to address concerns about how NewJeans has been treated by their management.

Hanni Addresses Mistreatment by HYBE

During the hearing, Hanni spoke candidly about her experience under HYBE’s management, expressing her frustration with how the group has been treated. The idol stated that she believed HYBE held a negative view toward NewJeans, citing instances where she felt the company was hostile toward them.

One of the most striking moments during Hanni’s testimony was when she mentioned Bang Si Hyuk, the founder and chairman of HYBE. Hanni revealed that she found his behavior toward her and the group to be rude and disrespectful.

Hanni Calls Out Bang Si Hyuk

In a particularly pointed statement, Hanni described an incident involving Bang Si Hyuk. She explained that despite her efforts to show respect, a significant cultural norm in Korea, the HYBE chairman never accepted her greetings.

“Chairman Bang Si Hyuk never accepted my greetings. I understand that in Korea it is culturally demanded that you show respect to your elders, but seeing how he never accepted my greetings, I think he is a rude person.”
— Hanni

Hanni’s remarks quickly garnered attention due to the severity of the accusations and the fact that this is not the first time Bang Si Hyuk has faced scrutiny. His actions and relationship with the CEO of ADOR, Min Hee Jin, have also been in the spotlight, with several controversies emerging over the past few months.

Public Reactions and Ongoing Criticism

Hanni’s statements have sparked further discussions among K-pop fans and the general public. The tension between Bang Si Hyuk and Min Hee Jin, who is the head of ADOR, has already caused concern about the internal dynamics within HYBE. Hanni’s remarks seem to reinforce the growing belief that NewJeans may not be receiving the full support they deserve from their management.

The hearing has only amplified the criticism aimed at HYBE and Bang Si Hyuk. As the situation unfolds, fans of NewJeans and the general K-pop community are paying close attention to how HYBE will respond to these serious allegations.

Meanwhile, Hanni’s other remarks from the hearing have made headlines. You can read about them in the link below.

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