Some fans called it “disrespectful.”
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This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the full timeline here.
Following Behind the scenes JungkookRecent Instagram posts show their support for NewJeansfans have noticed a change in DaniellePhoneing App Profile by . The not-so-subtle change has, however, sparked controversy and heated debate online.
As of September 14 at 9:29 PM (KST), Danielle’s call status was “you are my ☀️ in a day ☁️~:).”
Following Jungkook’s posts on September 14, Danielle changed her status to a series of colorful hearts, “💙🩷💛💚💜,” accompanied by a glitter emoji, a blue hat, and a pink heart with an arrow.
Fans interpreted Danielle’s edit as a response to Jungkook’s posts, as it included heart emojis, meant to represent the members of NewJeans, just like the BTS star did on Instagram.
However, The inclusion of the blue cap emoji sparked heated debate. Fans pointed out that the emoji is always associated with the ex I LOVE IT CEO Min Hee Jin—He famously wore a similar cap during his first press conference after his conflict with HYBE became public.
Given GREAT MUSICthe statement that Jungkook’s posts were intended to ensure that young artists are not “dragged into disputes or used as shields,“Danielle’s wearing of the blue cap was interpreted by some as an alignment with Min Hee Jin, which sparked backlash.
for those who didn’t understand, this is the before and after of Danielle’s phone call
changed the colored hearts on the new jeans and ADDED Min Heejin’s hat after Jungkook’s support despite him saying that young artists shouldn’t be dragged and used as a shield in controversies 🤡 https://t.co/W4WelXHFfF photo.twitter.com/FFm1EVarXH
— 🔄 (@ktae0096) September 14, 2024
Fans have expressed mixed reactions to Danielle’s status change, with some criticizing her for potentially supporting Min Hee Jin after Jungkook spoke out to protect the group. While some sympathize with the young idols, due to their age and unnecessary involvement in HYBE and Min’s feud, many others have taken Danielle’s change as disrespectful towards Jungkook.
you guys keep forgetting that they are being lured and manipulated, they obviously still believe that witch is their savior https://t.co/Hca5zmItib
— nelly (@filmjkoo) September 14, 2024
Jungkook showed his support for them to stop adults from using them as shields and to stop abusing artists by posting 5 hearts and his response is posting a hat next to the hearts to show support for the same adult who uses them as shields. They don’t deserve Jungkook’s kindness https://t.co/aTWiAqGXdn
— dee the astronaut (@zonequal) September 14, 2024
Does this girl Danielle ever get tired of supporting MHJ? Shouldn’t she be grateful that the main pop boy showed his solidarity with her group?? This is absurd and disrespectful to Jungkook’s statement with https://t.co/HI07Ri915s
— chia ✰ 📼⋆ (@taerarest) September 14, 2024
One fan even responded with his own set of emojis.
🧢 ▶️ ⛓️🧑⛓️👨⚖️🚓🚔👮 https://t.co/Gf83naOYuj
— your star grandpa⁷ (@rorosfirstlove) September 14, 2024
The ongoing conversation has left fans divided, raising questions about Danielle’s true intentions and the broader implications of her emoji choices. Meanwhile, HYBE is also facing accusations of distorting Jungkook’s words in their explanation:
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