I can't tell how MHJ view about the members (I am not the worm in her belly), but I can, to a certain extent, tell how the members view about MHJ as I check Phoning and watch livestreams of the members rather frequently. I would say the members admire MHJ and are very grateful for what she had done for them. Their relationship are half parent-child and half teacher-student.
It seems that idol groups being treated poorly by the company is the norm in this industry these days. When there is someone goes against this norm, people might turn into conspiracy theorists, pondering he/she might have a secret plan, might be a manipulator or groomer, blablabla. We are living in an alienated age where thoughts and opinions are easily influenced by numerous agendas on the Internet. It comes as no surprise seeing people gradually become negative thinkers these days.
If you are a Bunnie and followed NewJeans since their debut and really spent time to understand the members, you would probably be just as grateful as the members towards MHJ. Taking Haerin as and example. Haerin is probably one of the most introverted idols you could possibly encountered in SK. In the very beginning Haerin was ultra shy. She couldn't even express her meaning by words and just standing still like a stone on stage.
After being "manipulated" and "groomed" by the evil MHJ for two years, Haerin has greatly opened up herself. She talks more, expresses her emotions more, and having more fun while performing these days. She was even eating Danielle's hair live on Japanese TV show!If her relationship with MHJ was bad, her growth would never be this huge and obvious.
There are many more stories behind MHJ and the NJ members, including some first-hand witnesses by industry insiders. However, no one likes positive stories these days so I better halt at this point.