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On July 24th, Sports world released a shocking report in which parents of NewJeans members vehemently criticized Source Music while expressing their support for ADOR. According to the report, the parents’ actions were a direct response to Dispatch’s previous article that was refuted by ADOR, and the label vowed to take legal action.

The following are full translations of Minji’s mother’s statement.

Minji’s parents “A bedroom full of cockroaches made a girl come home alone at 2 am”

Minji’s mother revealed that she was happy when her daughter moved to ADOR after starting her career as a trainee at Source Music. She revealed the story about Minji’s time at Source Music for the first time.

According to Minji’s mother, “Minji began as a trainee at Source Music after moving to Seoul alone at the age of 13.“Although she wanted to see how she was doing as a mother sending her child alone, the dormitory prohibited parents from entering. Minji’s mother revealed that she had visited the dormitory for the first time after a year. At that time she revealed that she was in shock. The corners of the room had mold and cockroaches running around everywhere. Minji’s parents still struggle with that moment.

When I still think of Minji, who persevered in that harsh environment, my heart breaks.

—Minji’s mother

The abominable conditions she was living in weren’t the only struggle for the 14-year-old. The long wait without knowing her future was the hardest part. Minji’s mother shared that “Like any trainee, all I could do was wait.” Minji’s mother then responded to accusations from Dispatch and Source Music that claimed the label had planned to debut Minji.

The hardest thing for Minji was making her wait for years and neglecting her without giving us any explanation or plans for the future. There were no plans for her debut and no debut group had been formed either. There were no concrete plans for her future either.

—Minji’s mother

Minji’s mother then criticized Source Music for making her daughter practice until 2 a.m. every day without any rest days.

Despite this, she was forced to practice until 2am every day, including Saturdays and Sundays. I can still hear Minji’s frightened voice as she walked home alone when she was 14.

—Minji’s mother

Minji’s mother revealed that Minji was also interested in studying at the time. She shared that Minji didn’t sleep knowing that she might not get up in time to go to school and would just wash up after getting home. There were many times when Minji would wait outside her school gates at 6am, waiting for the school to open without being able to sleep.

Minji’s mother later shared that despite her passion for school, Source Music asked her to drop out of her studies.They even said that because it is difficult for her to juggle between high school and practice, she should not enter high school.” Minji’s mother revealed that for Minji, whose time at Source Music was becoming unbearable, her time at school was a welcome respite.

As there were no concrete plans for her future at Source Music, Minji stated that she wanted to continue attending school. Minji’s mother later revealed that the label offered Minji ““You can attend an arts school.” The problem was that the entrance exams for art schools were approaching. Still, Minji was able to pass her exams after personally finding a teacher.

The reason Minji was able to endure the harsh conditions was her strong will to achieve her dreams.

—Minji’s mother

Source Music then became part of the label HYBE. Minji had hoped to debut as part of the label’s first girl group, but then found out that a famous idol had joined the debut ensemble of HYBE’s upcoming group. Minji’s mother gave credence to Min Hee Jin’s timeline, stating that in an instant, it seemed like the order in which Minji would debut had been reversed.

We were in danger of being discarded during the time when the debut order was reversed. But at that time, Min Hee Jin stuck with the girls she chose and didn’t give up. Finally, Minji fulfilled her dreams by debuting with NewJeans.

—Minji’s mother

Minji’s mother then stated that she was very happy with ADOR, but criticized HYBE for bullying the label.

We signed a contract with ADOR. We were happy that Min Hee Jin was with ADOR when we left Source Music. We are still very happy that Minji is with ADOR and we have never thought about leaving the label.

The problem is that HYBE is harassing us. I remember all the reports that came out for 3 days starting from April 22nd. The reports even tried to frame NewJeans and her parents as outsiders. It’s disgusting for a conglomerate to attack a person like they did with Min Hee Jin. How can we rely on and trust this kind of parent company?

—Minji’s mother

This is part of a collection of revelations translated from interviews given by Minji’s parents, Haerin, Hyein, and Danielle. The parents also spoke on behalf of Hanni’s parents, who are in Australia.