Newjeans' Harin addresses haters in NEW video: 'I want kindness to be part of the conversation'
For Harin, the Japanese-born member of K-pop's rising powerhouse NewJeans, 2025 has been a whirlwind. In just months, her face went from small fan cams to massive billboards across Seoul.
Speaking on her YouTube community on August 14, Harin admitted she felt a strange mix of excitement and inner pressure. "It's a blessing," she wrote, "but also a weight I'm still learning to carry."
When the comment section turns into a storm
With fame came not just fan letters but also nasty whispers from the internet's darker corners. Harin said she had been reading comments accusing her of being "just a face without talent" or that she "doesn't deserve her spot".
Rather than quietly hiding, she chose to publicly place her feelings on record.
She reminded fans - and critics - that such words have a weight, especially when hurled at someone still adjusting to the spotlight. "I want to get better, but I also want kindness to be part of the conversation," she wrote.
A softer, stronger heart
Despite the bruising remarks, Harin's tone remained warm. She thanked her supporters for messages that felt like "a hand reaching through the screen."
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According to recent reports on youth mental health, idol honesty can allegedly reshape fan culture, especially in Asia's hyper-connected pop markets. A 2024 Korean Entertainment Research Center survey found 3 in 5 young idols report experiencing stress from online abuse within their first year of debut. By speaking up early in her career, Harin may be setting a precedent.
Fans are waiting to see not just what songs she will sing next, but how her resilience story will evolve. After all, in K-pop, as in life, the true hit isn't just the chart-topper - it's the courage to keep creating despite the noise.
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