Hyein comforted a fan who broke down in tears while hugging her after meeting her.
“I couldn’t stop crying, and Hyein kept hugging me and comforting me. She even searched through her bag to find tissues for me. I told her how much I missed her, how much I loved NewJeans, and how much I missed NewJeans. Even this little mouse got choked up. I said thank you, and Hyein said she should be the one thanking me.”
Koreans are expressing their opinion that K-pop is at a loss because no one protected NewJeans when they were fighting for genuine artistry and the rights of idols :