Fans of K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM have released a strongly worded public statement directed at HYBE Corporation, calling for clear accountability and decisive action amid ongoing tensions with the fandom and management of labelmate group, NewJeans.
Fans expressed deep frustration at what they described as continued harassment and reputational damage inflicted THE SERAPHINS due to internal mismanagement and unresolved issues within HYBE.
The statement released by THE SERAPHINSThe fan community includes the following key points:
- “Those who fabricate, defame and harm THE SERAPHINS must be separated from society at all costs.”
- “The CEO failed to clarify the debut order and consequence THE SERAPHINS was dragged into a senseless controversy – this is real workplace harassment.
- “Let’s clearly define who is really causing the harm – and the real victim is THE SERAPHINS. The distinction must be made without conditions.”
- “The other group’s toxic fandom continually terrorized THE SERAPHINS with malicious comments; HYBE must take proactive legal action immediately.”
- “We don’t need a staged apology. We don’t need forced reconciliation. Nobody wants those games.”
The controversy has roots in the high-profile dispute it involves New Jeanstheir label ADOR (a subsidiary of HYBE) and their former CEO Min Hee‑jin. Among the claims: New Jeans alleged mistreatment and breach of trust by their agency, as allegations surfaced in this regard YOU AND THE SERAPHINS they were indirectly affected by the larger conflict.
For example, reports suggest so THE SERAPHINS AND YOU they were caught up in the fallout when it involved stylistic, promotional or debut sequence questions New Jeans came to light.
On November 12, 2025, HYBE announced that Hyein and Haerin would return to ADOR. On the same day, the remaining three members – Hanni, Minji and Danielle – also unilaterally declared their intention to return to ADOR, sparking a wave of public attention. If the agreements between ADOR and all five members are finalized, New Jeans will officially reunite and resume activities under HYBE.
Soon after, the news spread New Jeans‘ intention to return to ADOR, many netizens began to request it New Jeans members issue formal apologies THE SERAPHINS AND YOU -two groups said to have been affected by New Jeans“past statements.
Numerous posts have emerged on the popular Korean forum theqoo expressing sentiments such as: “If they want to return, they should apologize to the public and reflect for six months before returning next year.”, “Apologizing to the staff and idols of other labels before even thinking about coming back.”, “They need to apologize to Source Music and BELIFT LAB.”, “Hanni, you need to apologize.”
Sources: Netizenbuzz
