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.
Following BTS Jungkook‘s recent Instagram posts showing support for NewJeans, fans have noticed a change in Danielle’s Phoning app profile. The not-so-subtle edit has, however, sparked controversy and heated debate online.
Up until September 14 at 9:29 PM (KST), Danielle’s Phoning status was “ur my ☀️ on a ☁️ day~:).”
Following Jungkook’s posts on September 14, Danielle changed her status to a series of colorful hearts, “💙🩷💛💚💜,” accompanied by a sparkle, blue cap, and pink heart with arrow emoji.
Fans interpreted Danielle’s edit as a response to Jungkook’s own posts due to the inclusion of the heart emojis — meant to represent the NewJeans members — just like the BTS star had done on Instagram.
However, the inclusion of the blue cap emoji has stirred intense debate. Fans pointed out that the emoji is always associated with former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin—she famously wore a similar cap during her first press conference after her conflict with HYBE became public.
Given BIGHIT MUSIC’s statement that Jungkook’s posts were meant to ensure young artists aren’t “dragged into disputes or used as shields,” Danielle’s use of the blue cap has been interpreted by some as aligning with Min Hee Jin, which has sparked backlash.
for who didn’t understand, this is the before and after of danielle’s phoning
she changed to the colorful hearts from newjeans and ADDING min heejin’s hat after jungkook’s support despite him saying that young artists should not be dragged and used as a shield into disputes 🤡 https://t.co/W4WelXHFfF pic.twitter.com/FFm1EVarXH
— 🔄 (@ktae0096) September 14, 2024
Fans have expressed mixed reactions to Danielle’s status change, with some criticizing her for potentially supporting Min Hee Jin after Jungkook had spoken up to protect the group. While some do sympathise with the young idols, due to their age and the unnecessary involvement in the feud between HYBE and Min — many others have taken Danielle’s edit as disrespectful to Jungkook.
you guys keep forgetting that they’re being groomed and being manipulated obviously they still believe that witch is their savior https://t.co/Hca5zmItib
— nelly (@filmjkoo) September 14, 2024
jungkook showed support to them to stop adults from using them as shields and stop abusing artists by posting 5 hearts and her response is posting a hat next to the hearts to show support to the very same adult who use them as shields. they don’t deserve jungkook’s kindness https://t.co/aTWiAqGXdn
— dee the astronaut (@zonequal) September 14, 2024
does this danielle girl ever get tired of advocating for mhj? shouldn’t she be grateful that the main pop boy showed his solidarity w her group?? this is absurdly disrespectful towards jungkook’s statement wth https://t.co/HI07Ri915s
— chia ✰ 📼⋆ (@taerarest) September 14, 2024
One fan even responded with their own set of emojis.
🧢 ▶️ ⛓️🧑⛓️👨⚖️🚓🚔👮 https://t.co/Gf83naOYuj
— ur grandaddy star⁷ (@rorosfirstlove) September 14, 2024
The ongoing conversation has left fans divided, raising questions about Danielle’s true intentions and the broader implications of her emoji choices. Meanwhile, HYBE is also facing accusations of twisting Jungkook’s words in their clarification:
HYBE Accused Of Lying About BTS Jungkook’s Stance On NewJeans After Avoiding Crucial Question
