Controversy Erupts Over HYBE Employee’s Inspection of NewJeans’ Dormitory
Recent reports have ignited shock and discontent among fans of the popular K-Pop group NewJeans, following an incident involving a HYBE employee’s inspection of their dormitory while equipped with a body camera.
Details of the Incident
On January 13, a post appeared on a community forum, delving into the controversial topic and titled, “A HYBE Employee Put A Body Camera and Entered NewJeans’ Members’ Dorm After They Left.”This post highlighted alarming details sourced from an Ilgan Sports article that elaborated on NewJeans’ final days at their ADOR dormitory.
NewJeans concluded their Japan tour in December 2024, after which the members vacated the dormitory, a move mandated by the company until their contractual obligations with ADOR were met. The report indicated that HYBE staff proceeded to inspect the vacated dorm shortly after the members had left, raising significant concerns from their fanbase.
Reactions from Fans and the Community
As news of the inspection circulated, social media erupted with backlash against HYBE, with netizens expressing their disgust and disbelief. “I am so creeped out,”remarked one disturbed fan. Another voiced their outrage, stating, “They took the photos at night/before dawn and uploaded them at 3 AM. Instead of showing up during the day, they did this. It’s so sick and disgusting.”
A HYBE employee reported to have gone into NewJeans’ dorm with a body camera following the members’ departurehttps://t.co/TNlcpKCdsF pic.twitter.com/0jHft0F2zx
— pannchoa (@pannchoa) January 14, 2025
A fan lamented, “A single day hasn’t gone by since all this started without HYBE constantly proving how a company can be this diabolical and vile.”Some fans even called for drastic actions, with one user passionately suggesting, “Guys, I think we should burn HYBE.”
Context and Company Developments
The controversy comes on the heels of NewJeans’ decision to part ways with ADOR, which they announced on November 28, 2024. However, in a twist of events on January 13, ADOR filed for an injunction to bar the group from entering into new advertising agreements independently.
Conclusion
This unfolding situation emphasizes the ongoing discourse surrounding the treatment of K-Pop idols and raises significant questions about privacy and corporate ethics within the entertainment industry.
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