It was belatedly revealed that NewJeans had the intention to hold a press conference instead of a YouTube livestream.

However, Min Hee Jin's side stated to KBS that she had advised the girls against the press conference. According to Min Hee Jin's side, after her dismissal, the NewJeans members expressed their intent to hold a press conference on a day when they had no scheduled activities, but they were advised not to do so.

In an article that is now deleted, Min Hee Jin's side emphasized that the members made the decision independently, stating, "The members felt it was strange for key parties involved to stay silent, so they made their own judgment" regarding the girls' emergency YouTube live stream.

Min Hee Jin's side stated that she warned the girls about the risks of breaking the exclusive contract and potential misunderstanding, advising against proceeding with the press conference. However, the members were resolute and proceeded with the YouTube livestream.

Korean netizens found it shocking to find that the article was deleted for an unknown reason and showed support for NewJeans and Min Hee Jin.

Korean netizens commented: 

"HYBE deleted the article."

"Woah, the article was deleted again. Did HYBE call the media outlet?"

"NewJeans, fighting."

"Min Hee Jin and NewJeans fighting."

"I don't get how an entertainment company has so much control over the media."

"HYBE is really after them."

"They're even deleting the articles now?"

"If it's HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin, I have no choice but to side with Min Hee Jin. What wrong did NewJeans do?"

"I feel so bad for NewJeans."

"It's such a shame that NewJeans is being caught in the middle like this."

"HYBE is seriously blocking anything about NewJeans."

"HYBE is good at silencing people aren't they?

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