NewJeans Danielle’s Message Sparks Concern: ‘She Groomed These Kids’

Danielle, a member of the group NewJeans, caused worry among both K-Netz and K-pop fans in the SNS community when ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin posted the idol’s personal letter on her Instagram.

On July 31, CEO Min shared a handwritten letter she received from the young idol on her social media account.

Danielle expressed her gratitude to the CEO in the letter, as NewJeans celebrated their second anniversary since their comeback. The member had nothing but praise for Min, describing her as their “true mother”and an “amazing warrior”who has greatly influenced both her and the group.

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Despite the positive reaction from Korean netizens towards Danielle’s heartfelt message and the endearing dynamic between the idol and their CEO, international K-pop fans were left feeling puzzled and disturbed.

Despite Min’s potentially pure intention in sharing the letter, numerous web users criticized her for exploiting NewJeans to protect herself from critical remarks during her ongoing conflicts with HYBE, the parent company of ADOR.

According to supporters, Min is using the members’ trust and loyalty towards her as a shield, instead of actively protecting them from being further involved in the situation.

manipulation 1011.This was a private letter 2.We didn’t have to know Abt this letter but she made public 3.Her new tactic is to use this letter as a form of saying the girls are defending her.This is sign of a narcissist who is guilty of something and wants to hide it😂. https://t.co/25JMz4dni7

— yoongi shady facts (@kookmin_genius) July 31, 2024

this is actually so gross and anyone who still supports this woman needs help https://t.co/2tU5SVpzMG

— bri (@daydweamie) July 31, 2024

One of the worries of K-pop fans was the allegation that Min had manipulated the members into believing that NewJeans could not exist without her.

Danielle’s letter emphasized Min’s constant presence and hinted at her desire to reciprocate by remaining by her side regardless of the path she chooses.

“I feel strong and grateful to have such an adult and such an amazing person by my side! I’m sure you go through many hardships every day that I don’t even know about, but when you only show us your loving side, it breaks my heart and makes me shed tears!

CEO, you know that we are always on your side, right? Because you are like family to me.

Whenever you need me, I will always rush to your side! No matter what path you choose, I want to be with you!

Even if I can’t be of much help, I want to be by your side when you’re having a hard time! I pray for you, cheer you on, love you, and love you even more!”

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“whenever you need me, I will always rush to ur side” its really scary how much mhj has groomed these kids…writing this type of letter to a manager or ceo is just mad weird. https://t.co/NaEOsxnvgN pic.twitter.com/Oi4Pp2reTr

— 🕷️ (@cuntmin_) July 31, 2024

“no matter what path i choose i want to be with you”girl u dont wanna go in jail now https://t.co/Tgs9zXXh7z

— era (@yk2nn) July 31, 2024

Upon reading this comment, I-Netz became frustrated by the fact that the members were still willing to support the CEO despite their successful careers.

Fans are expressing that despite Min’s absence, the members’ hard work as trainees will still lead them to success and achieve their current status.

The strength of this statement was further reinforced by the revelation that the group’s concept and song had been decided upon during their time as trainees at Source Music. As a result, K-pop fans are expressing their disappointment and wishing for NewJeans to break free from what they perceive as Min Hee Jin’s “manipulation”and “grooming.”