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Newjeans' Harin addresses haters in NEW video: 'I want kindness to be part of the conversation'

Newjeans' Harin 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." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 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. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."