On July 24, Sports World released a report of the parents of NewJeans criticizing Source Music, making it a direct response to the Dispatch article.
In the interview with Minji’s mother, she revealed how happy Minji was after moving to ADOR from Source Music.
My heart breaks when I still think about Minji, who persevered in that harsh environment.
— Minji’s mother
Her mother also called out Source Music for the horrible living conditions and long practice hours for a teenage girl.
She also shared Minji’s interest in studying and revealed that she wouldn’t sleep knowing that she might not get up in time for school. Minji’s mother exposed the company stating that they tried to make her quit school as it would make it difficult to practice.
Recently, an online community post garnered attention for a past Phoning message from Minji about school.
When I was a student…I would go to school at 4 AM and just sit there lol. Crazy. Ah no it’s probably because my eyes just opened at 4 AM so that’s why I just went straight to school.
— Minji
It’s finals right…Stay strong…but you know I loved the school atmosphere during monsoon season. I used to arrive at school first and open the doors (the first person had to open the doors at our school). Middle school.
— Minji
I had a dream about going to school recently. A dream about getting up in the morning and getting on the bus. I set an alarm because I might miss my stop.
— Minji
Korean netizens were proud that Minji continued to achieve her dreams despite all the hardships.
- “Wow, it’s people like this who succeed.”
- “I have tears…a young trainee who came to Seoul who worked hard to chase her dreams and studies.”
- “This child is so amazing.”
- “Minji…”
- “So amazing, even though she’s young.”
- “I already loved her, and now I love her even more.”
- “Baby….Ah I’m crying.”
- “She would have succeeded no matter what. She worked so hard even though she was so young. This oldie is reflecting on life now.”
- “So proud of her.”
- “What are these b*stards doing to a kid? It was cute when she talked about school…but now I’m thankful she endured it all.”
- “Minji…”
- “So sad…how could those people pressure a child wanting to go to school to choose an unforeseeable future.”
- “She could endure all this because she’s a smart kid. Hwaiting!”
- “Wow, they all seemed like princesses from rich families when they debuted. I didn’t think they would have this kind of backstory.”
- “So amazing, and I’m so sad…how could they do this to a 14-year-old.”
- “My heart hurts knowing that she kept going at it because she knew more that the future wasn’t certain.”
- “So amazing at such a young age…Minji will succeed in anything she does.”
What are your thoughts about this? Read the full interview below.
NewJeans Minji’s Mother Breaks Silence Exposing Source Music And HYBE’s Horrifying Treatment As A Trainee In Bombshell Interview
Source: theqoo
