Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin Discusses Legal Battle with HYBE and Gratitude for Life Without a Husband and Children

On September 27, 2024, Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR, discussed her ongoing legal disputes with HYBE Corporation at the Hyundai Card DaVinci Motel event in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, South Korea, where she served as a lecturer.

The creative director revealed that the lawsuit has cost her 2.3 billion won (approximately $1.75 million) to date, prompting her to take significant measures, including selling her own house. She conveyed her situation, as translated by X user @kchartsmaster:

“The lawsuit cost is 2.3 billion won. I’m going to sell my house because of these legal fees. I’ll have to sell it. If you don’t have money, you can’t sue. I’m grateful that I don’t have a husband and children, and I’m grateful that my parents are living well.”

For those unfamiliar, HYBE and Min Hee-jin have been embroiled in multiple controversies since April 2024. This tumult began when the company announced plans to conduct an audit of its sub-label, ADOR.

Following this, HYBE requested Min Hee-jin to resign from her position as CEO, to which she responded by accusing the company of plagiarism and creative infringement.

Min Hee-jin Unveils Demo of NewJeans’ Unreleased Song

During the 2024 Hyundai Card DaVinci Motel event, Min Hee-jin, formerly of ADOR, previewed a demo of an unreleased song by NewJeans, sparking excitement among their fans, known as Bunnies, regarding upcoming projects she has envisioned for the group.

She played the snippet, lasting three minutes and twenty-four seconds, and showcased her enthusiasm through enthusiastic gestures.

The audience reacted with cheers and applause. Additionally, the former ADOR CEO announced her plans to document her recent conflict with HYBE Corporation in a documentary.

Min Hee-jin asserted her determination to win, expressing her desire to reveal the complete story, stating, as translated by X user @kchartsmaster:

“I have to win. I thought that I didn’t want to have to fight like this. I’m going to hold out as long as I can. I’m going to win. This is a rare event. I’m going to make a documentary. I’m going to make a documentary, and I’m going to tell the whole story.”

The former creative director at SM Entertainment also expressed her discontent regarding memes that circulated on social media following her press conference aimed at addressing the controversies surrounding HYBE Corporation. She remarked:

“I was deeply hurt that the press conference became a meme, and it was a heartbreaking story to me, but I could not accept it being trivialized and becoming a meme. After the press conference, I went home and felt relieved, but I felt bitter.”

For those unacquainted, Min Hee-jin is well regarded in the South Korean entertainment industry for her pivotal role in shaping iconic K-pop groups such as Girls’ Generation, SHINee, EXO, and Red Velvet, among others.

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