First, on the 13th, V wrote on Instagram, “My memory is fuzzy, but happy 1st anniversary of ‘Layover’ to myself.” He also attached a photoshoot of the album from that time. “Layover” is V’s solo album that came out in September last year. While it seems like V is celebrating the 1st anniversary of his album, K-pop fans and ARMYs are interpreting it as having a deeper meaning.
The executive producer of the album “Layover” was Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR, which led fans to believe that V was indirectly supporting her.
Another BTS member, Jungkook, recently expressed his support for NewJeans, who had expressed dissatisfaction with HYBE.
On the 14th, Jungkook posted a photo of his dog, “Jeon Bam,” on the dog’s Instagram account, along with the caption, “Artists are not guilty.” He also included emoticons representing the colors of NewJeans’ “Powerpuff Girls” theme. The colors (blue, pink, yellow, green, and purple) correspond to NewJeans’ Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein.
BTS member Jungkook’s post in support of NewJeans was immortalized on Instagram.
Indeed, Jungkook has basically shown his support for NewJeans.
BTS members V and Jungkook’s support for Min Hee-jin and NewJeans is noteworthy as it is the first time that musicians affiliated with HYBE have shown such public support. Since BTS represents HYBE, this is expected to have a significant impact.
On the 11th, NewJeans revealed during a YouTube live broadcast that they had been subjected to unfair treatment, including ostracism, within HYBE. They also officially requested Min Hee-jin’s return to her position as CEO by the 25th.
Following NewJeans’ public support, Min Hee-jin filed a lawsuit to be reinstated as CEO. On the 13th, her legal representatives at Sejong Law Firm said, “Min Hee-jin has filed a provisional injunction with the Seoul Central District Court to convene an extraordinary meeting of ADOR shareholders and reinstate her as an internal director of ADOR.”
In contrast, HYBE and ADOR responded by stating, “The decision of the ADOR board of directors to replace the CEO was within its authority,” adding that “the board may replace the CEO at any time based on its management judgment.”
