Reporter Paid by HYBE to Slander NewJeans? Malicious Smear Campaign

On May 16, a post on the Korean forum “theqoo”drew attention by accusing a reporter of being paid by HYBE to slander NewJeans.

As stated in the article, journalist Kim Ye-rang has penned numerous articles in support of Dahn World, the religion believed to have connections with HYBE. However, she has also been responsible for reporting negative news about NewJeans, as well as bringing up past controversies involving the group’s members, such as the “kalguksu issue”.

The journalist in question solely covered HYBE’s statements during the HYBE-ADOR dispute, indicating a clear bias towards HYBE.

As a consequence, there is suspicion among netizens that Kim Ye-rang was compensated by HYBE to spread negative remarks about NewJeans. Several comments were made on “theqoo”to express this sentiment:

These actions that are transparent. .
Just how much did HYBE pay to take NewJeans down?
HYBE’s attempts at a smear campaign is extremely blatant at this point
Why would a reporter defend a cult, yet mock teenage girls? What’s wrong with their behavior?

The source for this information is theqoo.