C.A.P (Bang Min Soo), a former member of Teen Top, has expressed his disappointment in NewJeans' Hanni after her appearance at the National Assembly audit.

On October 23rd, C.A.P uploaded a video titled “NewJeans Hanni’s National Assembly Appearance is a Problem” on his YouTube channel, where he openly shared his thoughts about Hanni’s speech.

He said, “I read about Hanni attending the audit, but she only talked about herself. As a member of NewJeans, she’s on a different level. She should have addressed more than just her personal experience. How can people relate to that?”

C.A.P further added, “It’s important to use your fame to highlight other people's stories. If you want to discuss labor issues, focus on the freelancers who are overlooked. But instead, she spoke only about her team and the people managing them. She missed an opportunity to create empathy.”

He also commented on Hanni’s background, saying, “She’s not even Korean, and yet 90% of her speech was about herself. Most people think NewJeans makes a lot of money, and this doesn’t look good for her or the group.”

C.A.P continued to criticize her, stating, “There are a lot of underprivileged people, even in the entertainment industry. She should have focused on them instead of talking about how her team was ignored. It’s frustrating because she didn’t use her platform well.”

Meanwhile, tensions between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin have escalated, leading to the National Assembly audit. The conflict has affected NewJeans, with Hanni and her fellow members raising concerns about bullying and mismanagement within the company.

Hanni appeared before the Environment and Labor Committee at the National Assembly on October 15th, where she testified about workplace bullying in the idol industry.

During the hearing, she expressed disappointment in ADOR’s new CEO, Kim Joo Young, saying, “I don’t think CEO Kim did her best. There were more things she could have done. I hope she does better in the future.”

The episode has sparked conversations about how idols should use their influence to bring attention to broader issues within the industry.

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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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