Pre-Debut NJZ (NewJeans) Member Faces Backlash Over Now-Removed “Shade” At Group

Harada Rin (Harin) is under fire after stirring controversy over her NewJeans (NJZ) ties and social media activity.

The actress and model, known as Harin, claimed in a now-deleted interview that she was a trainee under HYBE and Source Music. She said she was part of NJZ’s pre-debut line-up but got cut just before debut.

Harin’s official profile once listed her as part of NJZ’s pre-debut “N-Team” line-up, which aligns with reports of multiple pre-debut NJZ members. Her former trainee status seemed plausible.

The backlash hit when netizens spotted Harin liking hateful comments on Instagram targeting NewJeans and mocking their ongoing ADOR vs NJZ court case. Fans slammed her for showing support toward NJZ’s rivals.

Harin quickly deleted these likes, but the damage was done.

“Harin a ex source music trainee is liking hate comments against newjeans and mocking their court trial
Jealousy is a disease” – @Splias on Twitter

Fans are calling her actions “shady,” deepening the controversy around Harin’s fall from NJZ’s pre-debut lineup and her social media behavior.

The situation is still developing as fans keep monitoring her account for updates. Harin has yet to issue a formal statement about the backlash or her deleted claims.