Harin Explains Pre-Debut Ordeal, Says Comments Were Personal
Aug 14, 2025
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Harin announced his position on his YouTube channel community on the 14th.
"What I have said in the interview is just a feeling of very personal frustration and disappointment in my past, and is not intended to condemn or expose any particular company or individual," he said.
"It was definitely a difficult time for me, but at the same time, it was a grateful opportunity and time that made me stronger. Even now?? I'm rooting for the members who laughed and cried together," he said.
Harin appeared on Japanese actor Hiromitsu Takeda's YouTube channel in July and had to give up his dream of becoming an idol due to the company's sudden decision just before his debut as a girl group. One day, he suddenly asked me to terminate the contract, and I was the only one who was told to leave."
Harin, who was born in 2003, was a former member of the Japanese children's group Shibu3 Project and passed the 2020 audition for Source Music, a label affiliated with Hive. Since he moved to Odor and joined the New Jeans' debut group, the view continued that Harin's remarks were aimed at Hive and New Jeans.
Next is the full text of Harin's writing.
Hello, I'm Harin.
These days, I'm grateful for your sudden interest and a little worried at the same time.
I want you to know that what I said in the interview is an extremely personal feeling of frustration or disappointment in my past and not a criticism or revelation of a particular company or individual.
It was definitely a difficult time for me, but on the other hand, it was also a grateful opportunity and time to strengthen me, and I'm still supporting the members who laughed and cried with me back then!
We will work harder and show you good performance in the future.
No matter how hot the summer is, Harin remains the same as the four seasons when the autumn wind blows and fall comes.
Please continue to support us!
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