Prolific composer Yoon Il-sang weighs in on the Bang Si-hyuk–NewJeans saga, urging separation of issues and focusing on NewJeans’ future

Prolific producer Yoon Il-sang weighed in on the ongoing dispute involving HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk and the K-pop group NewJeans, sharing his thoughts in a video posted on his YouTube channel “Producer Yoon Ilsang” on November 13, Korean time. In the clip, he said he would sue haters, noting, “I’ll sue the haters. So if you only throw mild insults, I’m not satisfied.” The program’s producer reflected that NewJeans fans have criticized Bang’s handling of the situation, prompting questions about why Bang is mentioned at all in the discussion.

Yoon previously criticized NewJeans’ contract dispute with Adore, the HYBE-label, stating publicly that “the contract is not a joke.” He added that if Bang Si-hyuk did something wrong, he believes Bang will be punished, but stressed that this is a separate issue from NewJeans and should not be mixed together. He argued that NewJeans’ core identity—its bright energy, the Super Shy vocal, and the choreography that define the group—could be missed if adults let the discussion overshadow the group itself.

The veteran producer emphasized that his concern is for NewJeans to continue thriving. He noted that the energy and innocence that come with the group’s current stage—energetic vocals and dance moves that may not come again with time—are precious and should be preserved. He urged readers to view the NewJeans matter on its own terms, rather than conflating it with Bang Si-hyuk’s actions.

Separately, it was reported that all five NewJeans members have expressed an intention to return to Adore. Haerin and Hyein have reportedly been in official talks with Adore, while Minji, Danielle, and Hanni have reportedly received unilateral rejoin notices, keeping the conversation and public discussion ongoing.