May 15, Haerin From Newjeans Open to fans in a sincere handwritten letter, recognizing the emotional roller coaster the group and their fandom, BunniesThey are currently living. The letter was published through the group’s shared personal account, scoring Haerin’s first direct communication with fans since the group entered the pause.
Haerin candidly described his emotions as “great” and “vague”, admitting that they were difficult to articulate.
“It might seem too raw, but this was the only way to express my surprise, emotion, affection and gratitude at once,” he wrote. “I am sure that the bunnies (Newjeans’ fandom) can relate – sometimes these great and vague emotions are too difficult to express in words. It is exactly as I feel at this moment, so I decided to share this moment honestly.”
“Thanks to the bunnies, I think I will be able to spend today feeling a little happier. I’m really grateful”, He added, revealing the comfort and strength he finds in their unshakable support.
This emotional message comes against the background of an ongoing legal dispute between Newjeans and their agency I love. Last November, Newjeans moved to stop the contract on issues such as the dismissal of Min Hee-Jin and the lack of production support. Ador replied with a legal action to enforce the contract and the court crashed with the agency. The group appealed to the decision and paused the promotions.
Haerin’s message resonated with fans, many of whom have expressed admiration for his honesty and emotional maturity. While the legal battle continues, its words serve as a moving reminder of the emotional budget that contractual conflicts can have on young artists and the powerful link between idols and their fans.
