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Jungkook, who is currently serving his mandatory military service, stirred up a storm on social media with his latest posts.
On September 14, Jungkook shared a photo on his dog Bam’s official Instagram account, accompanied by five hearts and the message, “Artists are not guilty.”
Fans were quick to notice that the colors of the five hearts matched the individual colors associated with the NewJeans members, who are currently embroiled in a dispute with HYBE.It was speculated that the BTS member was offering support to girl group formed by ADOR. Another post shared on Bam’s account was penned with a caption, “Don’t use them.”
As netizens started associating ‘Golden’ album-maker’s posts to NewJeans controversy, BIGHIT MUSIC issued a statement that they will check with the idol about his stand on the matter. Later, an a statement, as quoted by Soompi, the agency said, “We have confirmed that he made the posts because he thought that under no circumstances should young artists be dragged into conflicts or used as a shield.” Amid speculations about Jungkook’s account being hacked, BIGHIT’s official statement provided clarity on the idol’s decision to voice his thoughts on social media.
Recently, NewJeans connected with fans via a live broadcast on YouTube, wherein they addressed HYBE and requested that Min Hee Jin be reinstated as CEO of ADOR by September 25.
Jungkook enlisted for the mandator military service in December 2023, alongside fellow member Jimin. He reportedly joined the Army 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. He is expected to be discharged from service by June 2025.
On September 14, Jungkook shared a photo on his dog Bam’s official Instagram account, accompanied by five hearts and the message, “Artists are not guilty.”
Fans were quick to notice that the colors of the five hearts matched the individual colors associated with the NewJeans members, who are currently embroiled in a dispute with HYBE.It was speculated that the BTS member was offering support to girl group formed by ADOR. Another post shared on Bam’s account was penned with a caption, “Don’t use them.”
As netizens started associating ‘Golden’ album-maker’s posts to NewJeans controversy, BIGHIT MUSIC issued a statement that they will check with the idol about his stand on the matter. Later, an a statement, as quoted by Soompi, the agency said, “We have confirmed that he made the posts because he thought that under no circumstances should young artists be dragged into conflicts or used as a shield.” Amid speculations about Jungkook’s account being hacked, BIGHIT’s official statement provided clarity on the idol’s decision to voice his thoughts on social media.
Recently, NewJeans connected with fans via a live broadcast on YouTube, wherein they addressed HYBE and requested that Min Hee Jin be reinstated as CEO of ADOR by September 25.
Jungkook enlisted for the mandator military service in December 2023, alongside fellow member Jimin. He reportedly joined the Army 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. He is expected to be discharged from service by June 2025.
