NewJeans' Hanni recently spoke at the National Assembly, sharing her painful experience of being ignored and isolated within HYBE. During the audit by the Environment and Labor Committee on October 15, Hanni testified as a witness, addressing the issue of workplace bullying in the idol industry. ADOR’s new CEO, Kim Joo Young, was also present.

Hanni and the parents of other NewJeans members had previously raised concerns about bullying within HYBE, criticizing the company’s lack of proper response.

Chairman Ahn Ho Young, who led the hearing, mentioned that Hanni, being a foreigner, was testifying without an interpreter and asked for understanding in case her words weren’t perfect.

Hanni then shared a specific incident, recalling, "There’s a floor in the building where we get our hair and makeup done. After I finished, I was waiting in the hallway. Some team members from another label walked by, and they had greeted me well before. But when they came out again, one of their managers made eye contact with me and told the others, 'Pretend you didn’t see her, ignore her.'"

She continued, clearly emotional, "I don’t understand why I have to go through this. It wasn’t just a one-time thing. Why do I have to endure this kind of behavior in my workplace?"

Hanni’s words shed light on the struggles that idols like her face behind the scenes, raising awareness about the need for better treatment and support within the industry.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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