NJZ’s Danielle and Minji face backlash over media chaos at closed court hearing
NJZ (formerly NewJeans) members Danielle and Minji attended a mediation hearing on August 14 (KST) at Seoul Central District Court. The lawsuit was filed by ADOR against them.
The hearing was meant to be closed and private. Yet, reporters crowded Danielle and Minji outside the court, bombarding them with questions.
KBS even broadcast the members entering the court live, sparking outrage online.
Many netizens slammed the reporters for invading the idols’ space and trying to corner them despite the sensitive situation.
“Nasty reporters still asked questions and blocked Danielle & Minji’s way to court even though it was a closed court private mediation, KBS even broadcast it live”
— @CakeDegg
“these reporters all up in their space trying to get a response after writing tens of thousands of hate articles against them…”
— @jeanzified
“FVK THESW REPORTERS GIVE THEM SPACEEE?!?!???”
— @_hannibunch
“Fcking reporter cornering Minji ”
— @ephiechingu
One fan expressed frustration over the reporters’ behavior:
“At this difficult times they still look amazing The reporters…. I lose my respect for a job category in Korea… so called reporters… 한국에서 더는 존중하지 않은 직업: 기자”
— @BunizQ
Fans praised Danielle and Minji for staying polite and ignoring the press barrage.
“GOOD JOB MINJI DANIELLE!!! IGNORE THE REPORTERS BECAUSE THEY WILL ONLY UPLOAD MEDIAPLAY, NOT FACTS…..”
— @breadluvpham
“Still smile like this, bow in greeting and say ‘sorry’ to all the reporters who published thousands of bad articles about you… Minji Danielle… YOU’RE JUST TOO KIND.”
— @breadluvpham
Negotiations between NJZ and ADOR fell through after this session. More details on that here.
The court chaos and media treatment are now gaining traction as fans and netizens monitor the fallout.
