NJZ’s (NewJeans) Danielle Exposes Strict Rules And Treatment As A Trainee — Sparks Heavily Divided Opinions

NJZ (NewJeans) Danielle‘s comments about her poor treatment as a trainee have sparked mixed reactions.

NJZ Danielle | @njz_official/Instagram

During a live broadcast on Instagram, Danielle spoke about the rules they had as a trainee, explaining that they wouldn’t have been able to debut without following them. They included rules on going to the bathroom, constantly being watched over, and her meals being analyzed.

there are some meaningless rules while they are still trainees, they think they need to obey these rules or they won’t be able to debut :

– leaving messages before you go to the toilet – constantly being watch over when you are in the practice room
– sending pictures of what… pic.twitter.com/SkzSovBG9k

— NJZ Loops 🐇 (@newjeans_loop) March 15, 2025

With the trend of underage idols debuting, Danielle also spoke about how young trainees are being treated worries her because they are being subjected to the conditions because they have a dream to debut.

danielle speaking on the current idol industry and how young trainees are taken advantage of by their companies‼️ pic.twitter.com/FXeJuSz1GV

— Eni🕸️ (@eniwastaken) March 15, 2025

Following the comments, the idol was met with a lot of praise for speaking up and speaking out against the treatment of idols when they are trainees, especially those underage.

Hanni : Differences between trainee and artist contracts, It's that we're all Humans.

Danielle : Trainees have dream of one day perform on stage / be a performer, they shouldn't be treated like dolls.

Thanks God, I stan brave girls. pic.twitter.com/qhLVkZJv1P

— Cherry🍒 (@breadluvpham) March 15, 2025

“why is everyone surprised? we already knew this.”
and this is exactly why danielle is shedding light on it AGAIN. it’s only normalized because you people view idols as dolls and turn your heads when someone points it out. https://t.co/ANLxhfSALE

— ؘ (@catchmeovv) March 15, 2025

danielle’s courage in speaking up for young trainees and addressing the harsh side of the idol industry shows how much she values humanity and cares about others’ well-being.. my precious girl :((

OUR STRONG DANI#WeLoveYouDanielle pic.twitter.com/6MUSL9AWch

— sage 𐙚 #NJZ (@tokkidior) March 16, 2025

danielle saying she hopes the very young children trainees wont go through what she did and how the industry shouldnt put adult expectations on children pic.twitter.com/GJPNKWiit2

— stryd🔻 🦇 (@levanterlxst) March 15, 2025

Yet, on Reddit, thoughts were more critical, believing that if the rules were set, it was something that should have been spoken about in court, but also that if it happened while they were under SOURCE MUSIC, it could involve former CEO Min Hee Jin who was part of the creative team.

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NJZ and ADOR are still in an ongoing legal battle.