Earlier today, a parent of one of the NewJeans' members alleged that HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk ignored the members' greetings.

In an interview with Ilgan Sports, a parent of NewJeans opened up about the concerns and details surrounding the ongoing dispute from the perspective of the parents. During the interview, the parent shared that "HYBE's Chairman Bang Si-hyuk didn't even greet our kids, which seems to be a similar experience for other kids after their debut," and "One child was even in an elevator with him, and he didn't acknowledge the greeting."

According to the parent, Bang Si Hyuk had ignored the members on multiple occasions, despite the members greeting him aloud and making eye contact with him. When the issue was raised again, a HYBE official only responded by stating, "Chairman Bang might have face-blindness." 

The parent refuted that Bang Si Hyuk would've still heard the NewJeans members when they greeted him aloud even though he was unable to recognize them since it is customary to greet someone back.

K-netizens gathered at a popular online community to discuss this latest allegation of Bang Si Hyuk ignoring NewJeans' members. They criticized that Bang Si Hyuk's actions were childish if the allegations were true and expressed concerns for the members.

Korean netizens commented:
"Wow lol, young children get hurt even if they greet their teacher and their teacher ignores them. But he did it multiple times and on different occasions. They must have been so sad and hurt that they even told their parents."

"Si Hyuk. So childish."

"So crazy. lol. Si Hyuk you really are lower than I'd imagined. How were you able to grow your business being so petty like that lol. The most basic courtesy is to receive someone's greeting. Just give NewJeans to Min Hee Jin."

"You shouldn't be like when you're the adult."

"The girls are so young. What is he doing?"

"When HYBE gets rid of Min Hee Jin, NewJeans will become like GFriend in no time."

"This is so unfortunate."

"I'm so disappointed with Bang Si Hyuk."

"Don't torture NewJeans anymore and let them free."

"There are only bad stories about Bang Si Hyuk."

"This is very similar to the FIFTY FIFTY incident."

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