This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.
BTS‘s Jungkook has made his intentions with his new Instagram posts clear with a statement through BIGHIT MUSIC.
On September 14, KST, Jungkook posted two consecutive posts through his dog’s Instagram account, @bowwow_bam, seemingly showing support for the members of NewJeans. The five members of the girl group are currently entangled in a complicated conflict between HYBE and Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of their label ADOR.
Though Jungkook’s posts didn’t mention NewJeans directly, his captions, “Artists are not guilty” and “Don’t use them,” were largely interpreted as to be referring to the group.
While many fans were grateful for Jungkook’s supposed show of support for the group, others speculated that the Instagram account was hacked and the posts were being made with malicious intent. In the midst of this situation, HYBE released a statement saying they were trying to learn more about the posts from Jungkook.
i knew he was hacked the minute i saw the first post lmao articles were written and published 5 minutes after that pic. njwns director posted it even though they’re not following his account
USE YOUR BRAIN
— jess⁷ 💜 stream NEVA PLAY 💜 (semi ia) (@TheQueensInTown) September 14, 2024
This is the most logical analysis, frankly, it proves that the account was hacked and Jungkook is being exploited. Let’s wait for the statement to see what to do. 🤷♀️ pic.twitter.com/RODNr5H1ic
— SiS⁷ (@tae95vbangtan) September 14, 2024
Now, BIGHIT MUSIC, the label of BTS, has released a brief statement confirming Jungkook’s stance. The singer asserted that the posts were indeed to show support for his young juniors.
We have confirmed that this was posted with the belief that, under no circumstances should young artists be dragged into disputes or used as shields.
— BIGHIT MUSIC
This direct show of support has touched the hearts of K-Pop fans. They pointed out that Jungkook must be aware of the complexities faced by young idols in the industry, given that he had debuted at a very young age as well, and commended his aptitude as a senior.
jungkook who has been in the industry for more then a decade standing with newjeans along with thousands of other senior idols like i am sorry you just have to be a bitter loser to hate these girls https://t.co/D2x6qS0EAQ
— ali (@sooyapaved) September 14, 2024
The way Jungkook cares about the industry and younger artists is so heartwarming
WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK
FOREVER WITH JUNGKOOK— Momina 🪷 (@IamMomina_19) September 14, 2024
HES SO SNOOZE BY AGUSTD CODED https://t.co/1A3ydze7tu
— s (@yoongienthusias) September 14, 2024
Source: MyDaily
