On November 29, NewJeans announced that they had ended their contract with ADOR. To prevent any further interference, Team Bunnies, NewJeans‘ fanbase, is asking advertisers, broadcasters, and event organizers to report any pressure or inappropriate behavior from HYBE. They are encouraging people in the industry to send any important information to their official email.
HYBE has been criticized since the situation started in April and is said to have pressured journalists and media outlets. The information shared by Team Bunnies is kept completely anonymous and will be checked by a law firm for legal reasons, with any personal details removed.
Below is Team Bunnies full statement:
Hello, this is Team Bunnies.
Since May, through our tip account, many people have shared disclosures and reports related to the HYBE situation that began in April. At 12:00 AM on November 29, NewJeans announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, and in anticipation of potential interference, we are once again guiding you to our tip account.
In particular, we kindly ask advertisers, broadcasters, and event organizers to report any coercive attempts or inappropriate promposals related to NewJeans from HYBE after the 29th. Please send the details to the Team Bunnies email below.
Since the situation in April, HYBE has been exerting continuous pressure on journalists and media outlets, and these reports have been used as legal evidence while ensuring anonymity. We assure you that the tips you send will be reviewed by a law firm, maintaining confidentiality, and any identifiable information will be excluded.
We appreciate your cooperation in providing tips. Thank you.
K-netizens have expressed strong support for Team Bunnies’ professional and trustworthy approach:
- It’s a relief that we have Team Bunnies… Fighting!
- I’m really glad there’s Team Bunnies.
- They are truly the best at what they do among all fandoms ever.
- Team Bunnies has gone beyond just fandom love and has become so impressive with how well they do their work.
- Fans are basically taking on the role of the agency, doing volunteer work without any pay. It’s amazing what fandom can do.
- Is it possible for third parties to make reports like this? Are they receiving tips about things that aren’t even directly related to them and passing them on to (former) NewJeans members? It’s fascinating. It’s almost like an agency.
- I think it’s great that they are collecting reports like this, especially with how HYBE controls the media. There must be something going on at the top, but people like broadcasters or producers might still send tips if they don’t agree with it.
Source: Theqoo
