NewJeans don’t keep their feelings quiet.
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To the The Fact Music Awards 2024, NewJeans expressed their feelings on the recent shocking changes in leadership I LOVE IT clear. The girls chose their acceptance speech to send a powerful message.
At tonight’s ceremony NewJeans won four very well-deserved awards: Artist of the Year (Bonsang), Best performer in the world, World ICON and the MUSINSA Popularity Award.
NewJeans won 4 awards at THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS!
🏆Artist of the Year (本賞)
🏆Best performer in the world
🏆World ICON
🏆MUSINSA Popularity Award#NewJeans #NewJeans
photo.twitter.com/6Z0NAo2LpB— NewJeans info Japan (@NJchartsJP) September 8, 2024
It was during the acceptance speeches that the members Danielle AND Hyein They decided to reveal their honest thoughts on who they consider their CEO and the label’s CEO.
During her acceptance speech, Danielle spoke directly to Min and thanked her for always “protecting” the group. What drew the most attention, however, was the star’s use of the word CEO.
And finally, to the one who always protects and supports us, Min Hee Jin CEO, we really love you and thank you!
—Danielle
#NewJeans Musinsa Popularity Award Speech🎤
🐶dani: and finally to the one who always guards and protects us Min Heejin CEO, we truly love you and thank you
🐰hanni: and thanks to all our fans all over the world, we always get so much love and support from you, so… photo.twitter.com/pycxycGS8c— NEWJEANS NEWS🇰🇷 (@newjeansnews_) September 8, 2024
Later that evening, Hyein further emphasized her feelings towards the CEO, repeatedly referring to Min as their CEO and even highlighting the use of the title.
I want to say this again because it might be the last time… but CEO… OUR CEO… We really appreciate you. We love you CEO, thank you!
— Hyein
#NewJeans ICON World Speech🎤
🐹hyein: I want to say it again because it might be the last time, but CEO, OUR CEO, we really thank you so much, we love you CEO, thank you! photo.twitter.com/blmoyaKVPT
— NEWJEANS NEWS🇰🇷 (@newjeansnews_) September 8, 2024
Their words quickly found a response among fans online, many of whom share the same concerns about the change in leadership.
Some of you seem more concerned about what the antis and haters might say than what our girls want to share with the world. None of us have the right or authority to censor or filter their words. They deserve the freedom to express themselves, just like everyone else. If their…
— 1 tokki (@juantokki) September 8, 2024
Although Min Hee Jin remains involved with NewJeans as a creative director, overseeing their artistic direction, her departure from the CEO role has caused obvious discontent among the group members. Soon after Min’s removal, Danielle shared her emotional state with fans via a private messaging platform, revealing that she had been struggling with the change.
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Hanni also released a more subtle statement on social media, sparking heated debate among internet users.
Hanni’s recent post from NewJeans has received backlash over former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin
As tensions between the group, ADOR, and its parent company, HYBE, appear to be growing, it’s unclear what the long-term impact of this leadership change will be. One thing is for sure: NewJeans aren’t quiet about their feelings.
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