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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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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