New accusations have emerged against HYBE as the mothers of NewJeans members claim that the company is covering up a bullying incident involving Hanni. The mothers allege that critical CCTV footage tied to the case has disappeared, raising serious concerns.
Amid rising tensions between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, the mothers have stepped forward, claiming that Hanni was bullied by a manager. According to their account, when the incident was reported to ADOR’s current CEO, Kim Joo Young, no help was provided, and Hanni was instead scolded for speaking up.
Key Allegations:
- The mothers claim the CCTV footage related to the incident has disappeared.
- Hanni’s mother first reported the bullying in May 2024, but ADOR’s board had already changed, and former CEO Min Hee Jin was allegedly powerless to intervene.
- After months of protest, the current ADOR leadership reportedly said the key footage had been deleted, delaying the investigation.
- The remaining CCTV clip only shows Hanni greeting other members, but the footage of the derogatory remark has allegedly been erased.
One of the parents provided further proof, noting email documentation showing requests for the CCTV clip. However, they were informed that the footage was deleted after 30 days, and recovery was deemed “technically difficult.” Strangely, the clip showing Hanni greeting other members and their manager remains intact, leading the mothers to question whether this was an intentional deletion.
Ongoing Concerns:
The mothers also questioned HYBE’s handling of the situation, noting that they are seeking materials from Belift Lab instead of directly addressing the issue with ADOR. The parents fear that this harassment case might be swept under the rug.
The controversy adds another layer of tension between ADOR and its parent company HYBE, with concerns mounting over transparency and accountability.
The situation continues to unfold, and fans are eagerly awaiting further developments.