HYBE Responds To BTS Jungkook’s Post Seemingly Supporting NewJeans
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 has responded to BTS Jungkook‘s post, supposedly showing support for the members of NewJeans.
On September 14, Jungkook posted a picture of his pet dog Bam via his account @bowwow_bam, with the caption, “Artists are not guilty.”
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He also added five heart emojis to the text, which match the colors used by NewJeans members in their promotions.
While K-Pop fans are speculating that this post was made to show his direct support for NewJeans, there are divided opinions on what it implies in the broader feud between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Some interpreted his post as a support for Min’s return to ADOR, while others feel that his caption was directed at her, criticizing her handling of the situation. Many also expressed apprehension about the account being hacked.
same exact order, same colours, 5 emojis, thank you for supporting newjeans jungkook 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vIO2ZRK3y9
— HURT SOTY 𓃹 (@hurtsaz) September 14, 2024
Jungkook defending newjeans ☹️ my sweet boy he knows this isn’t their fault and only the fault of the greedy adults around them pic.twitter.com/xPefPxlZjZ
— Aya ⁷ (@ayanwrs) September 14, 2024
80% sure acc was hacked
— 보라고래52🐳💜 (@borakore52) September 14, 2024
In the midst of this confusion, when TenAsia reached out to HYBE for clarification, the company responded vaguely, indicating that they were uncertain as well.
We’re currently confirming the artist’s real intentions.
— HYBE
Meanwhile, Jungkook has made a cryptic second post via the same account, sparking even more questions.
BTS’s Jungkook Posts Cryptic Instagram Update Following Seemingly Supportive Message For NewJeans