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 “right.”

• And Bunnies..! I decided!! I will attend the National Assembly! I am going alone!
• You don’t need to worry! I’m doing this for myself and the members
• And for Bunnies, I decided to go there for Bunnies
• No, it won’t be hard!! I really want to go!
• The managers and company don’t know yet…
• I have a lot of thoughts but I think it’s 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.
• Anyway… for those who are supporting me… I’m really thankful.
• I’ve never once asked, “Please support me,”
• But I think having someone to cheer me on from somewhere, whether close by or far away, is more than enough.
• Even if we don’t ask, you all just do it for us ㅠㅠ
• I’m so grateful.
• So, just being able to cheer me on means you don’t need to feel sorry!
• Never!
• And no need to worry either!
• No, really, don’t worry!!!
• 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
• I’ll go!
• I’m going!
• There’s no need to feel sorry either!
• Sorry
• I’ll 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.
• She’s so young, coming to a foreign country and gaining all these experiences… I hope she stays strong.
• Hanni’s heart and mindset are so strong and bright,  I believe she’ll do well and come back wonderfully.
• This kid is really something ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
• Hanni will definitely protect New Jeans and Bunnies as she dreams! I’ll be cheering for her!
• Hanni is seriously so cool!!!!!!!!!!! I’m cheering for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• She’s so bold!!!

Background on the Workplace Harassment Case

The case gained traction after the Environment and Labor Committee (ELC) selected both Hanni and HYBE’s 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.

HYBE’s 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 ADOR’s 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.

Hanni’s 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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