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.
HYBE is once again under fire following claims that the company twisted BTS Jungkook’s words regarding the ongoing conflict with former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin involving NewJeans.
The controversy began when Jungkook shared two Instagram posts, which many interpreted as showing support for the girl group in their dispute with parent label HYBE. Though Jungkook’s posts didn’t mention NewJeans directly, his captions — “Artists are not guilty” and “Don’t use them” — were seen as a response to the messy situation.
In an attempt to clarify the posts, BIGHIT MUSIC released a statement claiming that Jungkook believed young artists should not be involved in disputes or used as shields.
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
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However, a new report from Yonhap News TV (YNT) has raised concerns about the company’s response. According to the report, BIGHIT failed to confirm whether Jungkook himself used the word “shield,” leading to speculation that the agency may be manipulating his message to hit back at Min Hee Jin.
[BIGHIT’s] explanation seemed to be aimed at former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. However, the agency avoided answering whether the word ‘shield’ was directly used by Jungkook himself.
— Yonhap News TV
Many fans and netizens are now accusing HYBE of distorting Jungkook’s intentions, arguing that the company might be using his posts to defend itself while subtly criticizing the former ADOR CEO. Yonhap’s report has sparked outrage online, with people accusing the agency of lying and putting words in Jungkook’s mouth.
The situation has only fueled distrust toward the company, with some claiming that HYBE has a history of using BTS as a shield in its own corporate issues.
- “Release the call recording.”
- “A bunch of pathetic losers.”
- “You’re the ones using them as shields, lol. That company always uses BTS as their shield.”
- “Using artists as shields, how disgusting.”
- “If Jungkook actually said it, they would’ve just confirmed it. Why avoid answering?”
- “They didn’t hear it from Jungkook, lol. Don’t you know HYBE always lies? They say ‘it has been confirmed,’ but never, ‘Jungkook said.’ I’m so sick of their wordplay.”
- “LOL, everyone knows which company uses their artists as shields more than anyone. Who do you think came up with the word ‘shield’?”
- “Wow, this is seriously pathetic.”
The growing controversy has put HYBE in a difficult position as fans and netizens continue to demand transparency. What are your thoughts?
Source: TheQoo
