Claims have emerged again that Bang Si-hyuk's friendly text exchange with Le Seraphim meant he was ignoring Newjin.

article: Hive sued for discrimination against Newgene… Bang Si-hyuk, controversy over 'warm communication' with Le Seraphim
source: X Sports News through Nate
[+159, -11] Hives (Le Sserafim, ILLIT) is the main, and New Genes and their agency are the sub. Hive owns 80% of the shares, so it has the power to oust Min Hee-jin, but it needs a reason. It is clear that someone with Bang Si-hyuk's pride sees it as a problem that the sub is better than the main. There is no one in that company to protect Newjin, and soon he will become like his girlfriend.
[+109, -3] As the head of a multi-label company, why does he play favorites in the first place?
[+82, -2] Meanwhile, Bang Si-hyuk even sent a gift to a YouTuber who filmed content with Sakura.
[+47, -4] Habeya, I said I would protect Newjin… but if you usually treat me like this…
[+6, -0] Didn’t you do that to your girlfriend too?
[+4, -0] If Hybe gets what they want and Min Hee-jin is kicked out, New Jeans will go “dormant” as they want and sit back while they push ILLIT. They sound like a cult. They will favor you if you follow their path.
[+1, -0] I still don’t have a picture with Newjin.. haha
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