Jungkook from BTS has sparked a wave of speculation with a significant statement, leaving fans and the music industry buzzing. On the 14th, he posted a photo of his dog on their pet account, captioned "Artists are not guilty," followed by the message "Don't use them." He complemented his post with heart emojis in various colors and a muscle arm emoji, subtly referencing the NewJeans members' symbolic colors during their collaboration with the animated series "The Powerpuff Girls."
This post has led to speculation that Jungkook might be commenting on NewJeans' recent emergency live broadcast, where the group called for the return of former Ador CEO Min Heejin. NewJeans had explicitly demanded that Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk address their calls for "Ador normalization," suggesting a tense situation within the company.
In light of these developments, Big Hit Music, the agency behind BTS, stated on the 14th that "artists should never be used or caught in the middle of disputes," confirming that Jungkook's message was aimed at this principle. This has fueled further speculation that Jungkook could be supporting NewJeans while also targeting Min Heejin, although some believe his words may reflect a broader critique of the current situation at Hybe, rather than being directed solely at her.
Jungkook's brief statement has garnered significant attention, especially considering the silence maintained by other artists regarding the ongoing discord between Hybe and Min Heejin. As a member of BTS, a group at the center of all labels under Hybe, his voice carries considerable weight, making his words resonate across the K-pop community.
