The execution of Soojin's solo debut has come under heavy scrutiny in the media.

A recent article from 'Dailian Media' discussed the way her new label, BRD Entertainment, handled her debut, suggesting that a "more genuine way" would have been better considering her past controversy.

It was noted that most of Soojin's in-person activities were suspended shortly after the release of her debut single "AGASSY," which raised questions as no further explanations were given.

Speculation arose that this abrupt halt was a result of continuous criticism from netizens regarding school bullying accusations against Soojin, even though there was not enough evidence to prove her involvement.

The news outlet criticized the label for attempting to debut quietly without addressing the controversy further.

Journalist Ryu Ji Yoon compared the situation to Park Hye Soo's case, where the actress made a comeback in her film 'The Dream Songs' while regularly updating the public about her legal proceedings and asserting her stance transparently.

According to the commentary in 'Dailian': "This debut album appears to be nothing more than a litmus test for public reaction.

[…] A braver and more honest approach to the debut, despite the chance of adverse responses from the public, would likely have been of greater benefit to her in the end.

Unfortunately, given the circumstances, it may be difficult for Soojin to fully escape the 'bully' label if things continue in this manner."

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NewJeans quietly paused their activities after a tough legal battle… but a simple message from a fan left them emotional.

On April 12, NewJeans posted a single photo on their shared social media account, now renamed "mhdhh" (using the first letters of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein), without any caption.

The photo was of a short, handwritten letter from a fan that read, “I love you. I support you.” Touched by the heartfelt words, NewJeans added a crying cat emoji, showing how much the support meant to them.

Fans quickly noticed and filled the comments with love and encouragement like “We’ll be here no matter what” and “NewJeans forever.”

This quiet but emotional post comes as NewJeans remains in a hiatus following a contract dispute with their agency ADOR.

Back in November, the members announced they would be starting solo schedules under a new name, NJZ, claiming ADOR had broken the terms of their contract. However, ADOR fired back with legal actions, including a lawsuit and a request to stop the girls from signing with other agencies or brands.

Last month, the court sided with ADOR, which forced the group to pause activities under the NJZ name. Their social media was also renamed from NJZ to “mhdhh” earlier this month.

Member Danielle recently opened up about her feelings in a long message on her birthday, just days after the official trial started on April 3 at the Seoul Central District Court.

Even though they’re not currently promoting, NewJeans’ fans continue to show strong support — and this small fan letter proves just how much that love means to the members.

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