Hanni, a member of the K-pop group NewJeans, said she will attend the upcoming National Assembly audit regarding workplace bullying and ostracism as a reference witness. The audit will take place Oct. 15.
Hanni, on Wednesday, shared her decision on the fan communication app "Phoning," saying, "I will attend the audit alone. I’m doing this for myself, the NewJeans members and our fans." "Neither my manager nor the company (Ador) knows yet, but after much thought, I believe this is the right thing to do," the singer added.
When contacted by The Korea Herald, Ador declined to comment on the issue. The musician’s decision follows a claim made during a YouTube live broadcast with other NewJeans members on Sept. 11.
In the video, she alleged that a manager of a K-pop band under another Hybe subsidiary told the band to "ignore her,” leading Hanni to believe she was being ostracized within the K-pop powerhouse. Hybe refuted that the manager in question works for Belift Lab, a subsidiary of Hybe, which manages rookie girl group Illit. After reviewing CCTV footage and conducting an investigation, Belift Lab concluded that Hanni’s claims were unfounded.
Hanni also shared her mother’s message supporting her decision to attend the National Assembly audit through Phoning on Thursday. “We stand by Hanni’s choice, understanding that attending the National Assembly audit is a heavy responsibility, and she does not take it lightly,” Hanni’s mother said in the message. “We w.
