On September 11, NewJeans shocked fans with an emergency live broadcast on a new YouTube channel (nwjns). The members appeared much more serious than usual, worrying netizens.

During the broadcast, Hanni addressed key concerns, particularly with HYBE. She started by explaining how their content was affected after Min Hee Jin stepped down as ADOR's CEO.

"Something we all find very important, something that plays a very important role in our team’s color and image is our media content and creative production," Hanni said. "Despite saying they would leave all the creative production to our now-former CEO Min Hee Jin, they infringed on our content."

Hanni also shared how the staff was impacted by the situation. She added, "It was content that we not only worked really hard on but our staff spent endless hours producing, solely for our fans. If they had any understanding about what type of team we are, they would’ve thought more deeply before crossing the line they set themselves."

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She then explained that since Min Hee Jin's departure, the "harmony" between management and the creative side of ADOR wasn't the same anymore. "Now that she is no longer CEO, these factors that should’ve continued to work together in harmony are now being seen as two different areas of work."

Hanni also expressed her frustration with HYBE and how they weren’t being treated properly. She emphasized, "We are not going to follow HYBE’s orders blindly. We should be treated much better than we are right now. It’s hard to believe they are sincere about wanting to help us continue working with Min Hee Jin."

Hanni wrapped up by saying that they didn’t want empty promises. "All we want is this legal conflict to be resolved and have our working environment go back to normal."

The YouTube video and the channel have since been deleted.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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