NewJeans’ Hanni has recently announced her firm decision to attend the National Assembly parliamentary audit, making headlines with her bold stance on addressing workplace harassment concerns.
Hanni Confirms Her Decision to Attend
On a fan communication platform, Hanni openly shared her intentions, stating, “I’ve made my decision. I’m going to the National Assembly for the audit,” further adding, “I’ll be going alone.”
Despite fans expressing concern over her attendance, Hanni reassured her supporters, known as “Bunnies,” saying, “You don’t need to worry. I’m doing this for myself, the members, and for Bunnies.” She confidently explained, “I decided to go for Bunnies. There’s nothing difficult!! I want to go!!”
Her resolute stance comes as a response to growing concerns surrounding workplace mistreatment and alleged issues that she has personally faced.
In a series of messages on the Phoning app, Hanni shared that she planned on going to the National Assembly alone to represent the members and fans, as it was โright.โ
- And Bunnies..! I decided!! I will attend the National Assembly! I am going alone!
- You donโt need to worry! Iโm doing this for myself and the members
- And for Bunnies, I decided to go there for Bunnies
- No, it wonโt be hard!! I really want to go!
- The managers and company donโt know yetโฆ
- I have a lot of thoughts but I think itโs right to go and attend
She also address the difficulties she believes fans have faced while supporting the group, thanking Bunnies for their unwavering support.
- And I wanted to tell Bunnies first!!
- You have no idea how much your support helps!!!
- None of you know!!!
- Going through this situation has made me realize so much.
- Anywayโฆ for those who are supporting meโฆ Iโm really thankful.
- Iโve never once asked, โPlease support me,โ
- But I think having someone to cheer me on from somewhere, whether close by or far away, is more than enough.
- Even if we donโt ask, you all just do it for us ใ ใ
- Iโm so grateful.
- So, just being able to cheer me on means you donโt need to feel sorry!
- Never!
- And no need to worry either!
- No, really, donโt worry!!!
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- Iโll go!
- Iโm going!
- Thereโs no need to feel sorry either!
- Sorry
- Iโll do well and come back!!
K-Netizens Support:
Korean netizens offered words of support for the idol ahead of her appearance.
- As many people know, Hanni is strong both in personality and spirit, even though her appearance suggests otherwise.
- Sheโs so young, coming to a foreign country and gaining all these experiencesโฆ I hope she stays strong.
- Hanniโs heart and mindset are so strong and bright,ย I believe sheโll do well and come back wonderfully.
- This kid is really something ใ ใ ใ ใ ใ ใ ใ ใ
- Hanni will definitely protect New Jeans and Bunnies as she dreams! Iโll be cheering for her!
- Hanni is seriously so cool!!!!!!!!!!! Iโm cheering for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sheโs so bold!!!
Background on the Workplace Harassment Case
The case gained traction after the Environment and Labor Committee (ELC) selected both Hanni and HYBEโs Chief Human Resources Officer, Kim Joo Young, as key figures for the upcoming parliamentary audit. This selection was made on the 30th of last month, with plans to question them regarding “workplace harassment” in the K-pop industry.
Earlier in September, Hanni spoke out during an emergency live broadcast alongside other NewJeans members, where she detailed her experience of mistreatment in the workplace. She claimed that her concerns had gone unheard by the current ADOR CEO and that a manager from another HYBE label had even allegedly said, “ignore her,” about her situation.
HYBEโs Response and Growing Tensions
On October 7, the mothers of NewJeans members shared their concerns through an interview with Ilgan Sports. They revealed that they had requested CCTV footage related to the incident from HYBE, only to be informed that the footage had been deleted. They raised their concerns with Kim Joo Young, who is also the chair of ADORโs board, and requested stronger measures to prevent such incidents from recurring. However, they were met with the response, “There is no evidence.”
In response to these allegations, Belift Lab, the label of rookie group ILLIT, issued a strong rebuttal. They demanded an “immediate halt to the baseless attempts” to undermine their artist, following plagiarism accusations and claims surrounding improper greetings between NewJeans and ILLIT members. Belift Lab further emphasized that their protocol team had reviewed CCTV footage and conducted investigations, concluding that the remarks “ignore her” were never made, and ILLIT members had always properly greeted NewJeans members.
Hanniโs Upcoming Appearance at the Audit
Despite these conflicting statements and ongoing tensions between the involved parties, Hanni has maintained her decision to appear at the parliamentary audit. The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 15, where she will address her concerns and experiences before the National Assembly. Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the audit and are standing in support of Hanni’s courage to speak up on such an important issue.
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