In the Instagram Story, the members of NewJeans also alleged that HYBE and ADOR had approached some of the members’ parents without their knowledge and “attempted to persuade them under the guise of reconciliation”.
“[HYBE and ADOR] even tried to manipulate public sentiment and distract from the truth through media play, rather than transparently and justly addressing the issues,” added the group’s members.
Reiterating that “none of the members plan to return to HYBE or ADOR”, NewJeans warned that through the legal proceedings, they plan to “reveal the companies’ wrongdoings, uncover the truth, and confront them firmly in court”.
NewJeans ended the statement by thanking the group’s fans.
“To all the fans who cherish and love us, we deeply regret causing concern and are sorry for making you worry. However, we are committed to ensuring that you will soon be able to hear our music freely again through the right means. Please continue to support us. Thank you.”