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BIGHIT MUSIC confirms BTS' Jungkook's support for NewJeans; says he wishes to protect young artists being used as 'shields'
BTS’ Jungkook’s agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, has confirmed in an official statement that his recent post was intended to express support against young idols being used as shields.
BTS’ Jungkook has clarified his intentions with his recent Instagram posts through a statement from BIGHIT MUSIC. On September 14, KST, Jungkook shared two consecutive posts on his dog’s Instagram account, @bowwow_bam, which appeared to show support for the members of NewJeans. The five members of the girl group are currently involved in a complex conflict between HYBE and Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of their label ADOR.
Although BTS’ Jungkook’s posts did not mention NewJeans directly, his captions, “Artists are not guilty” and “Don’t use them,” were widely interpreted as referring to the group. While many fans appreciated Jungkook’s apparent support for NewJeans, others speculated that the Instagram account might have been hacked and the posts made with malicious intent. Amidst this situation, HYBE released a statement indicating they were seeking more information about Jungkook’s posts.
BIGHIT MUSIC, BTS' label, has released a brief statement confirming Jungkook’s stance. The label stated that the posts were intended to show support for his young juniors, emphasizing that Jungkook believed "under no circumstances should young artists be dragged into disputes or used as shields."
This direct show of support has resonated deeply with K-pop fans. Many noted that Jungkook, having debuted at a young age himself, is likely aware of the challenges faced by young idols in the industry. Fans have praised his empathy and commendable stance as a senior in the field.
The timing of Jungkook’s post, which came shortly after NewJeans members expressed their stance during a live broadcast about the management dispute between HYBE and former CEO Min Hee Jin, led to various interpretations from the public.
During the broadcast, NewJeans members shared personal experiences related to their new management, including Hanni’s account of an incident where a HYBE manager allegedly instructed members of another group to ignore her. This live broadcast intensified the ongoing controversy, particularly as Min Hee Jin reportedly advised against making such public statements, warning the group of potential contractual violations.
Meanwhile, HYBE’s new CEO, Lee Jae Sang, responded by emphasizing that the company is adhering to established protocols while also dealing with a separate investigation into workplace bullying allegations raised by the NewJeans members.
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