NewJeans' Hanni recently spoke at the National Assembly, sharing her painful experience of being ignored and isolated within HYBE. During the audit by the Environment and Labor Committee on October 15, Hanni testified as a witness, addressing the issue of workplace bullying in the idol industry. ADOR’s new CEO, Kim Joo Young, was also present.

Hanni and the parents of other NewJeans members had previously raised concerns about bullying within HYBE, criticizing the company’s lack of proper response.

Chairman Ahn Ho Young, who led the hearing, mentioned that Hanni, being a foreigner, was testifying without an interpreter and asked for understanding in case her words weren’t perfect.

Hanni then shared a specific incident, recalling, "There’s a floor in the building where we get our hair and makeup done. After I finished, I was waiting in the hallway. Some team members from another label walked by, and they had greeted me well before. But when they came out again, one of their managers made eye contact with me and told the others, 'Pretend you didn’t see her, ignore her.'"

She continued, clearly emotional, "I don’t understand why I have to go through this. It wasn’t just a one-time thing. Why do I have to endure this kind of behavior in my workplace?"

Hanni’s words shed light on the struggles that idols like her face behind the scenes, raising awareness about the need for better treatment and support within the industry.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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