BTS V Claims Min Hee Jin Used Private Messages as Evidence Without His Consent; Idol Acknowledges ILLIT Was ‘Similar’ to NewJeans

BTS’s V Criticizes Legal Use of Private Messages

In a surprising turn of events, BTS member V has publicly criticized former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. This came after he learned that private conversations on KakaoTalk were submitted as evidence in her ongoing legal battle with HYBE, all without his consent. Notably, V acknowledged in these chats that the girl group ILLIT bore some resemblance to NewJeans.

V’s Response to Media Reports

On February 20, V took to Instagram to express his dismay over Korean media reports revealing the inclusion of his messages in the court documents related to the shareholder agreement lawsuit between HYBE and Min Hee Jin. He clarified that the conversation was merely part of a casual discussion with an acquaintance and emphasized that he had no intention of taking sides in the matter, according to allkpop.

Expressing Discomfort and Embarrassment

V conveyed feelings of being “very taken aback”and “embarrassed”that his private messages were utilized in a court of law without his approval. His reaction underscored his unease about being unwittingly involved in the ongoing legal dispute.

Court’s Use of Evidence

This controversy gained traction when the Seoul Central District Court accepted the KakaoTalk exchanges between V and Min as evidence, particularly in the context of Min’s accusations against HYBE, claiming that ILLIT had plagiarized elements from NewJeans. During their conversation, V remarked on the similarity, stating, “Ah, this is kind of similar, ”in reference to ILLIT’s concept.

Legal Ruling and Implications

The court ultimately deemed Min’s assertion that ILLIT copied NewJeans as a value judgment, ruling that her comments reflected a subjective opinion rather than an objective fact. This decision was part of a larger ruling on February 12, where the court favored Min in a put-option lawsuit, ordering HYBE to compensate her around 25.5 billion won, substantiating her right to sell shares back to the company.

Debate Over Privacy and Consent

While Min’s legal standing strengthened following this victory, the revelation of V’s private messages has ignited fervent discussions among fans regarding privacy rights, the importance of consent, and the ethical boundaries of using internal communications in entertainment industry litigations.

V’s Stance Moving Forward

V has since distanced himself from both parties involved in the legal proceedings. Meanwhile, HYBE, Min Hee Jin, and associated labels continue to navigate multiple litigation challenges, as reported by soompi.

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