Yoon Il-sang, Statement on the Controversy Between Bang Si-hyuk and New Jeans... "The Two Issues Should Not Be Mixed"

Composer Yoon Il-sang is gaining attention for clearly stating that the two issues should not be mixed regarding the complex controversy between HYBE's Bang Si-hyuk and the group New Jeans.

On the 13th, Yoon Il-sang released a video titled "Why Didn't I Talk About It? Thoughts on Bang Si-hyuk and New Jeans" on his YouTube channel 'Producer Yoon Il-sang TV'. In the video, he stated, "Why is the Bang Si-hyuk trial being brought up when talking about New Jeans?" and clearly drew the line by saying, "The two issues should not be mixed".

"New Jeans' Activities Are Essential, It's Regrettable That Time Is Being Lost Because of Adults"

Yoon Il-sang emphasized that his interest lies in the activities of the artist New Jeans. He stated, "What I said is that New Jeans is essential. If Bang Si-hyuk has done something wrong, he will be punished. But that is a different issue from New Jeans," he emphasized.

He continued, "Why mix that? I still hope New Jeans does well," and expressed his regret by saying, "There is a freshness, voice, and rhythm that only comes at that age. That won't come back as time passes". In particular, Yoon Il-sang pointed out, "It's regrettable that they are losing that time because of adults, so why is the Bang Si-hyuk story coming up? The two matters are separate issues." This is interpreted as expressing concern over the tendency among some fans to confuse the two issues.

The Background of the Legal Dispute and Yoon Il-sang's Sharp Remarks

Earlier, when the controversy regarding New Jeans first arose, Yoon Il-sang left a poignant piece of advice saying, "I will say one thing. Contracts are not a joke". Afterward, as some fans commented, "Why aren't you talking about Bang Si-hyuk?", it seems he clarified his position through this video.

This dispute has arisen from conflicts between HYBE and the management of Ador, leading to issues regarding the suspension of New Jeans members' activities and their future. Recently, in the exclusive contract lawsuit filed by New Jeans members against Ador, the court ruled on the 30th of last month that the 'contract is valid'. The members announced their intention to appeal, but on the 12th, they announced a decision for all members to return, indicating a shift in the situation.

An industry insider stated, "Yoon Il-sang's remarks are interpreted as a message that the complex issues in the entertainment industry should be clearly distinguished," and emphasized that "the activities of artists and the legal issues of management should be treated separately".