The parents of NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have launched a dedicated Instagram account (@jeanz_pr) to publicly address their stance in the ongoing legal battle between HYBE and ADOR. Citing difficulties in ensuring accurate media representation, the parents explain their decision to bypass traditional channels.
“This account has been temporarily created out of necessity to represent our stance in the dispute with HYBE,” the parents stated in their initial post.
They detailed their struggles to communicate their perspective, claiming that attempts to clarify facts through interviews and press releases were often met with misrepresentation and misleading headlines.
“While some media outlets have faithfully reported our statements, they were very few. We also attempted to distribute statements through an agency, but headlines were often misleading, and we faced significant challenges in ensuring our position was accurately conveyed without distortion.”
The parents’ statement further alleges that while articles reflecting the members’ perspectives are often “misquoted, framed negatively, or barely published,” HYBE and ADOR are “distributing hundreds of articles daily—many of which contain false information or solely represent HYBE and ADOR’s stance—without undergoing the standard journalistic processes of fact-checking or the right to refute.” They also expressed concern about “unfounded rumors and…fabricated reports” being circulated ahead of an injunction lawsuit.
The post acknowledges potential weariness surrounding the prolonged dispute and apologizes for any inconvenience. However, the parents emphasize the need for a platform to address matters the members themselves cannot easily discuss.
“As their only spokespersons at this time,” they wrote, “we urgently need a platform to set the record straight, and we ask for your understanding.”
The parents’ move has been met with mixed reactions online. Some netizens have questioned the necessity of public statements, suggesting that legal proceedings are the appropriate venue for resolving the dispute. Comments like, “I’m sorry, but, why are you showing everything on social media and press conferences? Why they don’t you do this in court?” and “Who cares. The only place where your ‘official stance’ matters is in the court of law,” reflect this sentiment. Others, presumably, are more sympathetic to the parents’ position and their desire to control the narrative surrounding the complex legal battle.
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