Efforts have been made numerous times to take down posts about this issue. On April 25, 2024, ADOR’s Min Hee Jin held a press conference to share her perspective on the dispute with HYBE.

During the conference, she claimed that HYBE had informed her of their plans to debut a girl group, now known as LE SSERAFIM, which consequently delayed NewJeans’ debut.

She expressed feeling “betrayed” that LE SSERAFIM debuted first.

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Amidst the ongoing feud, a specific photo began circulating on various online community boards, alleging that NewJeans was treated unfairly.

However, the original poster (OP) posted to clear up the confusion, revealing that LE SSERAFIM’s photo was of SOURCE MUSIC employees gathering to celebrate their debut. In contrast, NewJeans’ photo only included the members as they were being filmed for original content.

Caption of the photo: This just shows how much NewJeans was ostracized within HYBE, due to Bang Si Hyuk.

Title translation of the photo: NewJeans LE SSERAFIM debut congratulations treatment

Most netizens were perplexed that people actually believed this was neglecting NewJeans and praised the OP for correcting the misunderstanding.

Comments from netizens included:

“That’s just their labels congratulating them…who are these idiots that believe this.”

“Wow, how are people seeing this as ostracism? So childish…this is just something the labels prepared for their own groups.”

“Why are they talking about neglect…NewJeans received so much through the impact of BTS.”

“NewJeans’ fans continued to correct this misunderstanding, saying it was filming for original content, yet they didn’t take it down.”

“What do they mean neglect…you need some sense knocked into you.”

“This is too much.”

“Anyone can tell that NewJeans is filming something. Those who aren’t even fans getting mad over this, these types of people are useless for girl groups.”

“But isn’t this not neglect from HYBE, but neglect from ADOR.”

“Thanks to the OP for the correction.” “Yeah, that picture is just of SOURCE MUSIC congratulating the girls…”

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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