TXT’s Soobin shocked fans by revealing he and other trainees endured physical abuse while learning choreography.
During a recent live stream, Soobin said he and fellow trainee Taehyun were asked to learn a difficult SEVENTEEN dance by themselves when they had only been dancing for a week or two. He added that some trainees were hit more often and treated worse.
Fans quickly erupted in outrage over Soobin’s confession, sparking heated debates online.
The controversy reignited discussions around NJZ (NewJeans) and their ongoing dispute with HYBE and ADOR. NJZ accused HYBE of subtle bullying and mistreatment, and once called HYBE an “abusive dad” due to emotional abuse claims.
Fans of TXT pushed back against comparisons, pointing out Soobin’s experience happened around 2015—before HYBE existed—and stressed that Soobin said such abuse no longer happens to trainees.
Yvonne𖤐⚢|| 伊冯娜: “I hope Tokkies realize not everything is about njz and what txt went through during trainee eras has NOTHING to do w HYBE therefore w njz drama. This all happened around 2015 when HYBE didn’t even exist. Pls educate yourself and stop using child abuse as a ‘gotcha’ moment for ur…”
naticup: “Hybe wasn’t even a thing, both TXT and BTS suffered INHUMAN abuse as trainees in Big Hit, moas have always talked about their abuse and even about our CURRENT problem with Hybe as a company, don’t use this as a gotcha moment for your favs when you never cared about them”
₊ ⊹ᯓ★ 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐲: “Before Hybe was founded, TXT had already debuted and your NJZ hasn’t started a case with Hybe, don’t use TXT as a shield for your favorite group’s case. Shout out loud to Hybe, don’t use other groups as a shield, you are enough to not drag other groups into your case.”
Meanwhile, others argue that because BIGHIT persists as a subsidiary, Soobin’s story reflects a pattern of abuse within the HYBE umbrella.
@realovedit: “txt saying hybe physically abvsed them when they were trainees, enhypen overworked and their staff be@ting them in public , minju trained till she bleed , katseye overworked, the garam whole thing, NJZ getting bvllied by mangers All that and they still be calling hanni a liar ”
diana: “‘stop making everything about your favs’ it’s not about a ‘gotcha moment’, it’s about a pattern of abuse at hybe that idols (including hanni) have already spoken about. stop acting like connecting the dots is making it about our favs.”
fizz n funny: “y’all are fcking insane, an idol just revealed being physically abused & y’all’s first instinct is to fanwar? This isn’t TXT vs NJZ, it’s ALL Hybe artists vs the same rotten system. Competing over trauma instead of demanding accountability is the most miserable hybestan behaviour”
HYBE has faced multiple criticisms over idol treatment, including overworking ENHYPEN and mistreatment allegations involving other acts.
Fans and insiders are closely monitoring the situation as this latest revelation adds fuel to ongoing debates about trainee and idol welfare within HYBE’s system.
