To be honest, I could never get into NewJeans—but this situation sucks all around.
But it just tells me more about how Hybe only really cares about the money. I mean, it makes sense, but sucky still, especially if you find yourself under the wheels of the bus. Just ask GFriend.
It really is unfortunate, especially when you factor in how young some of the performers put into this situation is. What happened to GFriend is equally sad, though I hear they are coming back for a 10th anniversary reunion?
They are, yeah. As a Buddy, I’m glad they’re given a moment to provide actual closure to their fans—but I really think they should’ve been given a more dignified farewell. Pushed out the door for more money instead. But then, I speak as a fan, not as a businessman.
I completely agree! This situation has gotten so messy and it's doing nothing but hurting everyone involved. Your point about girl groups receiving more intense scrutiny than boy groups is also so true, and the fifty-fifty situation is horrible, such a core part of being a Kpop fan is the connection between idols and fans, and to just replace three members and keep going under the same name feels like such a perversion of that relationship. MHJ seems like a talented producer but also narcissistic and manipulative - the repeated press conferences seem to be becoming increasingly about her and less about NewJeans. You're so right that the girls are trying to bring her back in order to preserve their careers and achieve the vision she created for them, but it's so sad they feel they can only succeed with her involvement.
Hybe is a company that grew really quickly on the basis of hitman bang's success with one group, and now he seems sure he knows the formula for success (see also the Katseye netflix series) but I'm not sure it's actually working for any of the hybe groups (absolutely agree with the reference to GFriend in another comment!!). As a shareholder in the company and a senior artist, I'm really glad Jungkook spoke out (even if a bit cryptic - I also thought it was interesting he didn't clarify through Hybe, but instead via Big Hit!).
It really feels like mom and dad are fighting and the kids are stuck in between. I think the most frustrating part about this whole situation really is how people have seemed to use it to turn their faves against one another when there is a bigger issue at hand about workplace treatment, labour and business dynamics. It's interesting Jung Kook spoke up. After all, he was as young as some of the NewJeans members when he started. He would know what it's like.
I completely agree! This situation has gotten so messy and it's doing nothing but hurting everyone involved. Your point about girl groups receiving more intense scrutiny than boy groups is also so true, and the fifty-fifty situation is horrible, such a core part of being a Kpop fan is the connection between idols and fans, and to just replace three members and keep going under the same name feels like such a perversion of that relationship. MHJ seems like a talented producer but also narcissistic and manipulative - the repeated press conferences seem to be becoming increasingly about her and less about NewJeans. You're so right that the girls are trying to bring her back in order to preserve their careers and achieve the vision she created for them, but it's so sad they feel they can only succeed with her involvement.
Hybe is a company that grew really quickly on the basis of hitman bang's success with one group, and now he seems sure he knows the formula for success (see also the Katseye netflix series) but I'm not sure it's actually working for any of the hybe groups (absolutely agree with the reference to GFriend in another comment!!). As a shareholder in the company and a senior artist, I'm really glad Jungkook spoke out (even if a bit cryptic - I also thought it was interesting he didn't clarify through Hybe, but instead via Big Hit!).
To be honest, I could never get into NewJeans—but this situation sucks all around.
But it just tells me more about how Hybe only really cares about the money. I mean, it makes sense, but sucky still, especially if you find yourself under the wheels of the bus. Just ask GFriend.
It really is unfortunate, especially when you factor in how young some of the performers put into this situation is. What happened to GFriend is equally sad, though I hear they are coming back for a 10th anniversary reunion?
They are, yeah. As a Buddy, I’m glad they’re given a moment to provide actual closure to their fans—but I really think they should’ve been given a more dignified farewell. Pushed out the door for more money instead. But then, I speak as a fan, not as a businessman.
I completely agree! This situation has gotten so messy and it's doing nothing but hurting everyone involved. Your point about girl groups receiving more intense scrutiny than boy groups is also so true, and the fifty-fifty situation is horrible, such a core part of being a Kpop fan is the connection between idols and fans, and to just replace three members and keep going under the same name feels like such a perversion of that relationship. MHJ seems like a talented producer but also narcissistic and manipulative - the repeated press conferences seem to be becoming increasingly about her and less about NewJeans. You're so right that the girls are trying to bring her back in order to preserve their careers and achieve the vision she created for them, but it's so sad they feel they can only succeed with her involvement.
Hybe is a company that grew really quickly on the basis of hitman bang's success with one group, and now he seems sure he knows the formula for success (see also the Katseye netflix series) but I'm not sure it's actually working for any of the hybe groups (absolutely agree with the reference to GFriend in another comment!!). As a shareholder in the company and a senior artist, I'm really glad Jungkook spoke out (even if a bit cryptic - I also thought it was interesting he didn't clarify through Hybe, but instead via Big Hit!).
It really feels like mom and dad are fighting and the kids are stuck in between. I think the most frustrating part about this whole situation really is how people have seemed to use it to turn their faves against one another when there is a bigger issue at hand about workplace treatment, labour and business dynamics. It's interesting Jung Kook spoke up. After all, he was as young as some of the NewJeans members when he started. He would know what it's like.
I completely agree! This situation has gotten so messy and it's doing nothing but hurting everyone involved. Your point about girl groups receiving more intense scrutiny than boy groups is also so true, and the fifty-fifty situation is horrible, such a core part of being a Kpop fan is the connection between idols and fans, and to just replace three members and keep going under the same name feels like such a perversion of that relationship. MHJ seems like a talented producer but also narcissistic and manipulative - the repeated press conferences seem to be becoming increasingly about her and less about NewJeans. You're so right that the girls are trying to bring her back in order to preserve their careers and achieve the vision she created for them, but it's so sad they feel they can only succeed with her involvement.
Hybe is a company that grew really quickly on the basis of hitman bang's success with one group, and now he seems sure he knows the formula for success (see also the Katseye netflix series) but I'm not sure it's actually working for any of the hybe groups (absolutely agree with the reference to GFriend in another comment!!). As a shareholder in the company and a senior artist, I'm really glad Jungkook spoke out (even if a bit cryptic - I also thought it was interesting he didn't clarify through Hybe, but instead via Big Hit!).