ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin sought the right to terminate NewJeans' contract without approval from HYBE: Report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin sought the right to terminate NewJeans' contract without approval from HYBE: Report

Hindustan Times  

As the conflict between HYBE and ADOR continues, Shin & Kim Law Firm has shared a new update. As reported by Korea JoongAng Daily, ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin demanded the "right to terminate the agency’s contract with NewJeans members" without approval from its board. What ADOR and Min Hee-jin asked from HYBE According to the report, the request was part of the changes she asked to be made to her shareholder's contract with HYBE on February 16. HYBE and NewJeans debut According to the report, HYBE had assured that NewJeans would be the first girl group under its umbrella. “HYBE had promised that NewJeans would be the first girl group by Min Hee-jin, and the first girl group from HYBE, ever since the Plus Global Audition.

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NewJeans’ fight for freedom from Ador hits a legal snag; critics claim they saw it coming: ‘Why are they surprised?’
Trending News
3 days, 11 hours ago

NewJeans’ fight for freedom from Ador hits a legal snag; critics claim they saw it coming: ‘Why are they surprised?’

Hindustan Times  

In a major development for the K-pop industry, a South Korean court has ruled against chart-topping group NewJeans in their ongoing dispute with their record label, Ador. However, Ador, a subsidiary of Hybe, retaliated by filing an injunction to prevent NewJeans from acting independently, accusing the group of attempting to sign unauthorised deals. They've been telling them this for months.” …

NewJeans: Why one of K-pop’s biggest bands is being sued by its own label
2 months, 1 week ago

NewJeans: Why one of K-pop’s biggest bands is being sued by its own label

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Hanni, Hyein, Danielle, Minji and …

NewJeans fallout: HYBE loses nearly half a billion dollars after girl group’s controversial exit, report claims
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NewJeans fallout: HYBE loses nearly half a billion dollars after girl group’s controversial exit, report claims

Hindustan Times  

HYBE is reportedly facing a major setback after the popular girl group, who were at the peak of their career, announced their exit from the agency. HYBE's value plummets after NewJeans' exit Despite ADOR dismissing the exit announcement as ‘invalid’ and asserting that the girl group ‘had no valid reason to end their contracts,’ HYBE, the parent company and one …

NewJeans fallout: HYBE loses nearly half a billion dollars after girl group’s controversial exit, report claims
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NewJeans fallout: HYBE loses nearly half a billion dollars after girl group’s controversial exit, report claims

Hindustan Times  

HYBE is reportedly facing a major setback after the popular girl group, who were at the peak of their career, announced their exit from the agency. HYBE's value plummets after NewJeans' exit Despite ADOR dismissing the exit announcement as ‘invalid’ and asserting that the girl group ‘had no valid reason to end their contracts,’ HYBE, the parent company and one …

ADOR breaks silence on NewJeans' contract termination after members' exit: 'They have no grounds to…'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ADOR breaks silence on NewJeans' contract termination after members' exit: 'They have no grounds to…'

Hindustan Times  

Days after Min Hee Jin resigned from her position as CEO of ADOR, effective November 20, all the members of NewJeans announced their abrupt departure from the agency and its parent company, HYBE. However, in response to the conference, ADOR issued an official statement saying that NewJeans has no grounds to announce their terminations and that the agency still wants …

K-Pop Stars Quit Hybe in Shock Revolt That Slams Studio’s Stock
3 months, 3 weeks ago

K-Pop Stars Quit Hybe in Shock Revolt That Slams Studio’s Stock

Live Mint  

K-pop superstars NewJeans pulled the plug on their partnership with Hybe Co., escalating an unprecedented uprising that’s transfixed South Korea, wiping out as much as 7% of the studio’s value on Friday. Hybe, best known for catapulting the careers of global sensation BTS, has lost more than $1 billion of its market value since April, when longtime NewJeans manager Min …

Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute

Hindustan Times  

By Ju-min Park Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute SEOUL -Members of NewJeans, one of the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE. ADOR said however the agreement between it and the band members "remains in full effect". The five NewJeans …

K-pop group NewJeans ends contract with ADOR following Min Hee-Jin's resignation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

K-pop group NewJeans ends contract with ADOR following Min Hee-Jin's resignation

India Today  

NewJeans, the popular K-pop girl group, held an emergency press conference on November 28, 2024, to announce their official departure from their agency, ADOR. This decision follows Min Hee-Jin’s resignation last week and a 14-day ultimatum given by the group earlier in the month, demanding changes from ADOR regarding significant breaches of their contract and management issues. The group cited …

NewJeans: Members of K-pop group say they are leaving agency ADOR after dispute
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NewJeans: Members of K-pop group say they are leaving agency ADOR after dispute

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea Reuters — Members of NewJeans, one of the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE. ADOR said however the agreement between it and the band members “remains in full effect.” “Therefore, we respectfully request that the group continue its collaboration with ADOR on upcoming …

Min Hee-jin resigns as ADOR CEO: What it means and what's next for NewJeans
4 months ago

Min Hee-jin resigns as ADOR CEO: What it means and what's next for NewJeans

India Today  

The controversy surrounding K-pop titans HYBE and Min Hee-Jin reached its peak on November 21, when the latter submitted her resignation as the CEO of ADOR, a subsidiary of entertainment company HYBE Corporation. In response, Min Hee-Jin filed several injunctions against HYBE, contending that their actions were unlawful and had adversely affected ADOR's reputation. ANTI-CLIMAX However, Min Hee-jin resigned from …

Min Hee-jin resigns as ADOR internal director, quits HYBE after levelling more accusations: Its moral decay reached peak
4 months ago

Min Hee-jin resigns as ADOR internal director, quits HYBE after levelling more accusations: Its moral decay reached peak

Hindustan Times  

Hee-jin accuses HYBE Hee-jin issued a long statement calling her fight with HYBE a 'hellish dispute'. Hee-jin said that HYBE's "moral decay has reached its peak", and "their dirty media play will continue". NewJeans has become twisted: Min Hee-jin Despite the hellish dispute lasting over seven months with HYBE, which began with HYBE’s illegal audit in April, I have done …

Min Hee-jin resigns as ADOR CEO after 7-month power struggle with HYBE
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4 months ago

Min Hee-jin resigns as ADOR CEO after 7-month power struggle with HYBE

India Today  

Min Hee-jin, the force behind the meteoric rise of K-pop group NewJeans, has stepped down as CEO of ADOR, a subsidiary of South Korean entertainment giant HYBE. The resignation, effective November 20, marks the end of a seven-month-long internal power struggle between Min and HYBE’s leadership. She continued, "Even in the midst of the hellish dispute with HYBE that has …

K-Pop band NewJeans star Hanni tells South Korean MPs about industry harassment at inquiry
5 months, 1 week ago

K-Pop band NewJeans star Hanni tells South Korean MPs about industry harassment at inquiry

ABC  

A member of chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has given a rare and tearful testimony to South Korean politicians at an inquiry into workplace harassment, amid a boardroom drama over her super producer. In recent years, South Korea's K-pop industry has become a global juggernaut powered by the success of groups like BTS, but domestically it is known for imposing strict …

NewJeans explainer: The drama surrounding Hybe and Min Hee-jin keeps getting messier.
6 months, 1 week ago

NewJeans explainer: The drama surrounding Hybe and Min Hee-jin keeps getting messier.

Slate  

For the past few months, one of the hottest K-pop groups in the world has been embroiled in a bitterly prolonged, extremely messy, highly confusing controversy—and its fate hangs in the balance. NewJeans, the globally successful Gen Z Korean girl group behind hits like “Super Shy” and “OMG,” has been at the center of an ongoing legal dispute between Min …

Min Hee-jin claims she was ‘pushed out of position’ after getting removed as ADOR CEO: This is a grave violation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Min Hee-jin claims she was ‘pushed out of position’ after getting removed as ADOR CEO: This is a grave violation

Hindustan Times  

NewJeans producer Min Hee-jin has reacted after she was replaced by HYBE's chief HR officer Kim Ju-young as the new ADOR CEO. As per a Korea JoongAng Daily report on Tuesday, Hee-jin revealed that she was "pushed out of her position as CEO of ADOR against her will". Min Hee-jin on ADOR's decision "The board made the decision regardless of …

Hybe's bombshell counter-lawsuit against Min Hee Jin: ‘Not forcibly acquired…’
8 months ago

Hybe's bombshell counter-lawsuit against Min Hee Jin: ‘Not forcibly acquired…’

Hindustan Times  

Another lawsuit battle ensued between ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and the popular agency HYBE after a long pause. HYBE files counter-lawsuit against Min Hee Jin Min Hee Jin accused the entertainment company which is home to the popular K-pop group, BTS, of defamation in her lawsuit. It was also revealed that Min Hee Jin sent work-related documents, including conversations …

Min Hee-jin will stay ADOR CEO, HYBE appoints three new board members post shareholders' meeting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Min Hee-jin will stay ADOR CEO, HYBE appoints three new board members post shareholders' meeting

Hindustan Times  

In the much-awaited shareholders' meeting, held on Friday in Seoul between HYBE and ADOR, several new changes have been made. HYBE, ADOR holds shareholders' meeting HYBE had earlier planned to remove Hee-jin as ADOR CEO during Friday's shareholder meeting. As per Korea Times sources, the three new board members are--HYBE's Chief Human Resources Officer Kim Ju-young, Chief Strategy Officer Lee …

HYBE’s horror begins? Min Hee Jin wins injunction against BTS’ label with shocking announcement: Report
9 months, 3 weeks ago

HYBE’s horror begins? Min Hee Jin wins injunction against BTS’ label with shocking announcement: Report

Hindustan Times  

The HYBE vs ADOR feud has escalated to the point where the winning probability, once dramatically in favour of Bang Si Hyuk, now stands at a 50-50 chance. A recent report suggests that ADOR’s CEO, Min Hee Jin, has reportedly won an injunction, disrupting HYBE’s plan to oust her from her position during the next shareholder meeting using its 80% …

Court approves Min Hee-jin's demands against HYBE in ongoing power struggle
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Court approves Min Hee-jin's demands against HYBE in ongoing power struggle

India Today  

A significant development in the ongoing HYBE-ADOR power struggle occurred as the court approved Min Hee-jin’s injunction against HYBE’s voting rights. On May 30, Korean media reported that the Seoul Central District Court approved the injunction by ADOR’s CEO Min Hee-jin, banning HYBE from exercising voting rights in the upcoming shareholders meeting on May 31. However, with the court's decision, …

HYBE vs Min Hee Jin: BTS name-dropped in alleged text chain leak; ADOR CEO seemingly plots against Kpop giant
9 months, 3 weeks ago

HYBE vs Min Hee Jin: BTS name-dropped in alleged text chain leak; ADOR CEO seemingly plots against Kpop giant

Hindustan Times  

A new string of alleged texts joins a pre-existing bank of leaks featuring messages shared between officials of the South Korean record label ADOR. The texts seemingly confirm ADOR's parent organisation HYBE Labels' accusations against the former's CEO, Min Hee Jin, amid an ongoing legal battle for control. In a previous development on the HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin front, …

NewJeans members pick side for first time in HYBE vs Min Hee Jin feud, voicing support for…
10 months, 1 week ago

NewJeans members pick side for first time in HYBE vs Min Hee Jin feud, voicing support for…

Hindustan Times  

All five members of NewJeans, including Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, have reportedly filed a petition in court expressing their support for Min Hee Jin. NewJeans NewJeans members voices support for Min Hee Jin Previously, only the parents of NewJeans members openly supported Min Hee Jin against HYBE's CEO Bang Si Hyuk, accusing him of alleged exploitation and mistreatment …

Hybe controversy: Chairman Bang calls Ador CEO Min Hee's behaviour 'malicious'
10 months, 1 week ago

Hybe controversy: Chairman Bang calls Ador CEO Min Hee's behaviour 'malicious'

India Today  

South Korea's entertainment company, Hybe's chairman, Bang Si-hyuk, has given his public statement for the first time since the ongoing feud between Hybe and Ador CEO Min Hee-jin began. According to K-media reports, Si-hyuk gave his statement via his legal representative and said, “I understand that some people see Min’s behavior as an indication of problems with multi-label system. While …

BTS label HYBE faces big blow as stocks plummet amid Min Hee Jin feud; may request Investigation into ‘misconduct’
10 months, 1 week ago

BTS label HYBE faces big blow as stocks plummet amid Min Hee Jin feud; may request Investigation into ‘misconduct’

Hindustan Times  

The authority battle between HYBE and Min Hee Jin has intensified, causing shareholders to bear the brunt as stock prices for Bang Si Hyuk led label plunge to new lows. BTS label HYBE faces big blow as stocks plummet amid Min Hee Jin feud; may request Investigation into ‘misconduct’ HYBE stocks stocks plummet amid Min Hee Jin battle On May …

HYBE says ‘greedy’ Min Hee-jin planned emails by NewJeans members' parents: We have evidence
10 months, 1 week ago

HYBE says ‘greedy’ Min Hee-jin planned emails by NewJeans members' parents: We have evidence

Hindustan Times  

After the parents of NewJeans members sent HYBE an email, it has now issued a statement addressing the allegations. As reported by Soompi, HYBE criticised ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin for using "old-fashioned practice" of dragging artists and their families in "battles for her personal greed". It also added that it has evidence that the email was "actually written by Vice …

HYBE appoints new ADOR CEO and Management team replacing Min Hee Jin; Netizens outraged
10 months, 2 weeks ago

HYBE appoints new ADOR CEO and Management team replacing Min Hee Jin; Netizens outraged

Hindustan Times  

HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR have been among the most discussed topics in the Korean pop realm for over a month and are likely to remain the same. The feud initially began between the parent company and ADOR's CEO, Min Hee Jin, over alleged attempts to illegally take over the subsidiary. HYBE selects new ADOR CEO On May 12, several …

HYBE rejects ADOR's audit claims, says 'hundreds of millions of won' was pocketed illegally with Min Hee-jin's approval
10 months, 2 weeks ago

HYBE rejects ADOR's audit claims, says 'hundreds of millions of won' was pocketed illegally with Min Hee-jin's approval

Hindustan Times  

The feud that started between HYBE and ADOR last month gained momentum after an audit of latter's employee on Thursday. According to it, an ADOR employee "suffered due to an illegal audit based on irrational issues raised by the HYBE audit team". What ADOR said after recent audit of its staff by HYBE As per the statement, the HYBE team …

What happened in court after HYBE requested permission to hold temporary shareholders' meeting for ADOR CEO's dismissal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What happened in court after HYBE requested permission to hold temporary shareholders' meeting for ADOR CEO's dismissal

Hindustan Times  

The HYBE and ADOR conflict reached the Seoul Western District Court after the former requested permission to hold a temporary shareholders' meeting. The Civil Department 21 of the court pondered on HYBE's application to convene the meeting for the dismissal of ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. HYBE chairperson Bang Si-Hyuk and ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. The legal representatives from Kim & …

ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin's remarks on BTS V resurface after shaman and witchcraft allegations; ‘she was plotting’
11 months ago

ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin's remarks on BTS V resurface after shaman and witchcraft allegations; ‘she was plotting’

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing ADOR vs. HYBE conflict continues to involve BTS, with the group being repeatedly mentioned in the drama. Min Hee Jin faces renewed criticism for past comments on BTS V's collaboration amid ADOR vs. HYBE conflict. Min Hee Jin responds to ‘copying her for BTS’ accusations Min Hee Jin is a prominent figure associated with the rising K-pop group …

BTS label says 'no change in NewJeans comeback' amid HYBE and ADOR conflict
11 months ago

BTS label says 'no change in NewJeans comeback' amid HYBE and ADOR conflict

India Today  

This week, K-pop fans woke up to the news of an ongoing conflict amid HYBE and its subsidiary labels. HYBE reportedly initiated an audit against ADOR and CEO Min Hee Jin, the label behind rising K-pop group NewJeans. Amid, the ongoing conflict, the BTS label has released a statement assuring that NewJeans will make a comeback as per schedule. Min …

Bang Si Hyuk ‘copied’ Min Hee Jin ‘to create BTS’? ADOR CEO-HYBE row explained
11 months ago

Bang Si Hyuk ‘copied’ Min Hee Jin ‘to create BTS’? ADOR CEO-HYBE row explained

Hindustan Times  

An ongoing power struggle between HYBE Corporation and its subsidiaries is keeping the lights on even in the wee hours at the Seoul headquarters. NewJeans agency ADOR's CEO Min Hee Jin has reportedly put the K-pop giant's multi-label system to the test by levelling severe allegations of plagiarism against HYBE. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin claims to have emailed HYBE …

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