TXT’s Soobin Account Of Abuse As A BIGHIT Trainee Triggers Heated Debate About NJZ’s (NewJeans) Claims Against HYBE

Recently, TXT‘s Soobin shared accounts of his time as a trainee, including him stating that he and other members had been abused while learning choreographies.

TXT’s Soobin | HYBE

During a live stream, Soobin shared that when he and Taehyun were middle schoolers, they were suddenly asked to learn difficult choreography by SEVENTEEN by themselves and perform it. Soobin added that it was when both of them had just begun dancing for a week or two.

Additionally, he added that other trainees were treated worse and hit more often.

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Fans were outraged by this revelation, which quickly gained traction online.

In the process, NJZ (NewJeans) and their current dispute with HYBE was brought up.

NJZ (NewJeans)

NJZ have been in dispute with HYBE and ADOR since former CEO Min Hee Jin was ousted and have attempted to have their contracts terminated. The group made claims of subtle bullying and mistreatment from HYBE, with some criticism being directed at other groups under the company.

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NJZ previously referred to HYBE as an “abusive dad,” a commentary on the emotional abuse they have claimed they were subjected to.

Fans of TXT felt that any comparisons did not apply due to Soobin’s incident taking place before HYBE existed, and that he stated that this no longer occurs with trainees.

I hope Tokkies realize not everything is about njz and what txt went through during trainee eras has NOTHING to do w HYBE therefore w njz drama. This all happened around 2015 when HYBE didn’t even exist. Pls educate yourself and stop using child abuse as a „gotcha“ moment for ur… https://t.co/b2YdZyeGOO

— Yvonne𖤐⚢|| 伊冯娜 (@HueniePie) August 17, 2025

Hybe wasn’t even a thing, both TXT and BTS suffered INHUMAN abuse as trainees in Big Hit, moas have always talked about their abuse and even about our CURRENT problem with Hybe as a company, don't use this as a gotcha moment for your favs when you never cared about them https://t.co/SPiYeFTC65

— naticup (@txtslave) August 17, 2025

Before Hybe was founded, TXT had already debuted and your NJZ hasn't started a case with Hybe, don't use TXT as a shield for your favorite group's case. Shout out loud to Hybe, don't use other groups as a shield, you are enough to not drag other groups into your case. https://t.co/TohNIjLoW5 pic.twitter.com/Tw5n4Vs004

— ₊ ⊹ᯓ★ 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐲 (@huevys_) August 17, 2025

On the other hand, as BIGHIT still exists as a subsidiary, some felt it displayed a pattern of abuse from HYBE instead.

txt saying hybe physically abvsed them when they were trainees, enhypen overworked and their staff be@ting them in public , minju trained till she bleed , katseye overworked, the garam whole thing, NJZ getting bvllied by mangers
All that and they still be calling hanni a liar 😂

— ْ (@realovedit) August 16, 2025

"stop making everything about your favs"
it's not about a "gotcha moment", it's about a pattern of abuse at hybe that idols (including hanni) have already spoken about. stop acting like connecting the dots is making it about our favs. https://t.co/5EQBFnmCq5

— diana (@dianatokki) August 17, 2025

y'all are fcking insane, an idol just revealed being physically abused & y’all’s first instinct is to fanwar? This isn’t TXT vs NJZ, it’s ALL Hybe artists vs the same rotten system. Competing over trauma instead of demanding accountability is the most miserable hybestan behaviour https://t.co/JjwU8QrrBS

— fizz n funny (@theineffablemee) August 17, 2025

HYBE has been criticized for other instances of idols appearing to be mistreated, which you can read about below.

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