SM Entertainment is Getting Public Backlash for Leaving Jaemin Out of Their Promotional Materials for NCT Dream
He had been left out of the company's plans before.
NCT DREAM is promoting their song "Candy" right now, so they worked with Instagram to make special filters.
Fans were sad to find out that SM Entertainment had once again left out a certain member.
Fans who browsed through to make sure all 7 members were represented were disappointed to find that Jaemin's filter had been removed.
Fans took to Twitter right away to say how angry they were with SM Entertainment for making the mistake.
It hurt fans even more because it wasn't the first time the company had done something wrong.
SM Entertainment forgot to put Jaemin's name in the credits for NCT U's "Universe (Let's Play Ball)" unit, and they also left him off the group's "Love Again" poster.
SM Entertainment has not yet fixed Jaemin's missing "Candy" filter or addressed the problem.
NewJeans Minji writes touching letter on her birthday during activity halt: “We didn’t stop and we won’t stop”
NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.
On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.
Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”
She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”
Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”
Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."
She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”
Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.
However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.
The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.
Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.
