BIGHIT MUSIC Clarifies Jungkook’s Instagram Posts Supporting NewJeans Amid Ongoing Dispute
On September 14, Jungkook of BTS attracted attention with his Instagram posts, which appeared to support the girl group NewJeans. This came amidst an ongoing dispute involving NewJeans and HYBE, the parent company, which includes allegations of mistreatment by employees of HYBE subsidiary ADOR and issues related to Min Hee Jin, a key figure at HYBE.
Jungkook's posts included phrases such as "Artists are not guilty" and "Don't use them." These posts were interpreted as expressing solidarity with NewJeans, suggesting that he was taking a stance against the poor treatment the group is facing.
In response to growing speculation and apparent interpretation of his posts, BIGHIT MUSIC, the agency representing BTS, provided a clarification. The agency confirmed that Jungkook’s posts were made with the belief that young artists should not be dragged into disputes or used as pawns in larger conflicts. The agency highlighted that his comments aimed to emphasize the importance of protecting artists from becoming victims in such controversies.
In this context, some followers expressed their support for Jungkook. One commented, "Jungkook defending NewJeans ☹️, and I hope he supports and defends artists too, not just Min Hee Jin." Another added, "I’m happy to see his support for NewJeans; he knows this isn’t their fault, but the fault of the greedy adults around them." Someone else wrote, "And we love him for being a good human being ❤️." Another commented, "It’s hard to find people like you, thank you for being human after all!" And another said, "He is a very kind man."
This clarification from BIGHIT MUSIC comes amid increasing media attention and public interest in the stance. The ongoing dispute between NewJeans and HYBE has been a major topic of discussion, with various media outlets covering the allegations and internal dynamics of the involved companies. The situation reflects broader issues in the K-pop industry related to artist treatment and internal company politics.
Additionally, it is worth noting that while Jungkook’s support for NewJeans has been publicly recognized, detailed information about the nature of the disputes between the group and HYBE remains limited. The resolution of these issues remains uncertain as both parties navigate the complexities of the entertainment industry and public perception.
