Njz’s parents accuse Bang Si Hyuk of personally calling the organizers of complexocon, trying to cancel the group’s performance

The parents of the K-Pop group Njz (previously known as Newjeans) accused the president of Hybe Bang Si-Hyuk of trying to sabotage the next performance of the group at the Hong Kong complex.

In a declaration Released through their official Instagram account, the group’s parents have said Bang personally contacted the complex organizers in the United States to urge them to cancel Njz’s programmed apparition to Hong Kong.

“[We] Listened to by a complex officer who was helping with the preparations for the concert that President Bang Si-Hyuk of Hybe personally called American officials and tried to convince them to cancel the concert of the members of the NJZ “, the declaration recited.” Hybe is just like before, thinking about members as a means of making money instead of encouraging them. “

The accusations arrive in a complex legal drama between Njz and his former agency, Ador, a Hybe’s ASSOCIATION. The group announced his departure from Ador in November 2024, citing contractual violations. Since then, the tensions between Ador and Njz have intensified, especially after the group has renamed and started pursuing independent activities.

Despite Bang Si-Hyuk’s alleged interference, Njz will continue to perform at the Festival. Complexcon Hong Kongscheduled for 21 to 23 March at the Asiaworld-Expo, it will be the first great international appearance of NJZ from its separation from Ador.

How did Bang Si-Hyuk respond to the accusation?

While Hybe’s CEO has yet to provide a declaration that recognizes the accusation, Ador issued a declaration Deny any involvement in attempts to cancel NJZ’s performance. The agency also claimed to have “checked” with Bang Si-Hyuk, who also denied making calls to the organizers of the event.

Having said that, Ador observed that they asked the organizers to use the official name of the group, “Newjeans” and proceed with the concert under their management agency. This, they claimed, would comply with what is declared in an exclusive contract they have with Njz.