I didn’t become a star alone. New Jeans rose to the top through the K-pop industry’s enormous capital and meticulous production capabilities. However, during the dispute, they showed an attitude of denying the K-pop system in order to justify their attempt to escape Adore.
In particular, in an interview with the American current affairs weekly TIME right after the court issued a temporary injunction banning independent activities, he said, “I did not expect the problems in the K-pop industry to change overnight.” He further said, “This may be Korea’s reality.” He also said, “It seems like Korea wants to make us revolutionaries.”
It was a clear disparagement of the K-pop industry. They undermined the system that was the basis of the wealth and popularity they enjoyed. They even criticized the K-pop system itself through foreign media. It is inevitable to criticize this as a duplicitous move.
▲ Apology to the judiciary of the Republic of Korea: ‘Following the constitution is a citizen’s duty’
Newgenes’ response to the court’s judgment was also problematic.
Previously, in relation to the controversy over Hani’s ‘ignore’ remark, they even attended the National Assembly audit, complaining of ‘workplace harassment’. Requested national institutional relief. However, things changed when the court put a stop to their independent activities. They expressed dissatisfaction with the judiciary’s judgment simply because their demands were not met.
In an interview with TIME, the members expressed “disappointment” about the court’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction. It cannot help but be seen as an act of borrowing the power of the state only when necessary and disregarding the judgment of the judiciary, which is the basis of the constitutional order, in the face of unfavorable rulings.
▲ Apology to a colleague: ‘Human rights do not belong only to New Genes’
The attitude of Min Hee-jin, former CEO of New Jeans and Adore, toward fellow artists caused the greatest disappointment. Min Hee-jin at a press conference
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He openly mentioned other groups under Hive and dragged them into his conflict. New Jeans members also went along with creating the impression that they were disparaging their fellow group members in order to rationalize their attempt to terminate their contract.
Because of this, negative images of fellow artists were exposed to the public. The human rights and honor of colleagues were completely ignored. This also invited criticism for ‘selective respect for human rights’, in that they only emphasized their own human rights when necessary and ignored the human rights of their colleagues when it was disadvantageous.
Adore said that he had been preparing to resume New Genes activities even before the members returned. However, what they must do before going on stage is to sincerely seek understanding. It is difficult for the public to accept singing and dancing without apology.
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