Art Director Park Si-young Criticizes HYBE's Handling of NewJeans Dispute

Art director Park Si-young criticized the direction and visual approach of a teaser released by ADOR for NewJeans' planned return as a four-member group. His initial reaction circulated among fans before he posted a broader statement about HYBE on July 23.

In the later post, Park criticized the company's handling of its conflict with the NewJeans members. He argued that adults and corporations working with young performers have a responsibility to treat them carefully, and objected to the use of money and litigation in the continuing dispute.

Park also said his criticism was not an endorsement of either former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin or HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk. His comments were his personal assessment of how the members had been treated, expressed in strongly worded language on social media.

The post should therefore be described as Park's criticism, not as an independent finding that HYBE committed wrongdoing. The available source does not include a response from HYBE or ADOR to his July 23 remarks. It also does not establish that his comments changed the group's comeback plans. The confirmed facts are the release of the teaser, Park's reaction to its visual direction and his subsequent criticism of HYBE's conduct in the dispute.