The Conflict Between Min Hee-jin and HYBE: ADOR's Independence and Management Dispute
The Conflict Between Min Hee-jin and HYBE: ADOR's Independence and Management Dispute Since April 22, 2024, a significant conflict between Min Hee-jin and HYBE has surfaced, creating a substantial stir within the K-pop industry. HYBE has accused Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR, and her management team of attempting to separate ADOR from HYBE LABELS and seize management control. In response, Min Hee-jin and her team have claimed that they only sent a letter to HYBE’s headquarters protesting the new girl group ILLIT from Belift Lab, which they believe is a copy of ADOR’s NewJeans. They argue that this led to a sudden and retaliatory dismissal notice from HYBE. Meanwhile, HYBE, as the major shareholder, has raised suspicions of management control seizure attempts, business secrets leaks, and personnel lobbying against the ADOR management team. 1. Management Rights-Related Issues Authenticity of Management Rights Usurpation Attempt HYBE's Claim: HYBE alleges that it has evidence sug...