NewJeans members Minji and Danielle showed their strong support for fellow member Hanni after her emotional appearance at the National Assembly audit. Their words of encouragement reflect the close bond shared by the group.

On the 18th, Minji and Hanni appeared together for a live broadcast on NewJeans' official fan platform, Phoning. During the broadcast, Minji shared her thoughts about Hanni’s brave participation in the audit. "I only caught the part where Hanni first spoke at the National Assembly," Minji said. "I had a schedule afterward, but when I checked later, I saw about 100 pictures of Hanni crying." This comment grabbed fans' attention.

Hanni, lightening the mood, jokingly replied, "Who took all those pictures? I need to talk to them!"

Minji then showed her pride for Hanni, saying, "I was cheering inside, thinking, 'That’s my girl!'" Her words expressed the group's close friendship and support.

Danielle also shared her feelings the day before, saying, "Our amazing unnie. I watched everything from start to finish, and I was so nervous the whole time." She added that she ran to hug Hanni as soon as she returned to their dorm in tears, showing how much they care for one another.

Hanni had appeared as a witness at the National Assembly’s audit on October 15, where she spoke about her personal experiences with bullying within HYBE. She explained how a manager from another group once told others to "just ignore her," which deeply affected her. Hanni said, "I don’t understand why I had to go through that, and this wasn’t just a one-time thing."

Hanni decided to testify to ensure that no one else would have to face similar situations. "If I didn’t speak out today, this issue might be buried," she explained. "I came forward so no senior, junior artist, or trainee would have to go through this."

In her tearful closing remarks, Hanni said, "I want to thank the members of the National Assembly for this opportunity. What I’ve learned is that laws can’t solve every problem, but if we treat each other with respect, workplace bullying wouldn’t exist."

She ended by expressing hope for the future, saying, "I hope seniors, juniors, and trainees won’t have to worry about these things anymore. I’ve seen that people care about us, and I’m so grateful for that," shedding tears as she spoke.

Fans and fellow members alike are incredibly proud of Hanni for her bravery and strength.

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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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