K-pop's Newest Controversy: Did ILLIT Copy NewJeans?Amid rising tensions between Bang Si Hyuk, chairman of HYBE, and Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, on the 22nd, ILLIT, HYBE’s youngest group, has been embroiled in a plagiarism controversy with NewJeans. On the 23rd, after HYBE publicly disclosed the Min Hee Jin Incident, posts comparing the concepts of NewJeans and ILLIT began to […]
HYBE's $400 Million Headquarters: The Heart of K-PopHYBE’s abrupt initiation of audits targeting executives, notably Min Hee Jin, the representative of its subsidiary label ADOR, has sparked interest. Min Hee Jin has been revealed to have contributed to establishing HYBE’s Yongsan headquarters, influenced the increase in HYBE’s corporate value, and produced singers from other labels. What significant contributions might Min Hee Jin […]
BTS's Military Service: A Shaman's Surprising InvolvementMin Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR, explained why she asked a shaman about BTS’s military service. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference at 3 PM on the 25th at the Korean Conference Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. HYBE, auditing ADOR’s attempted takeover since the 22nd, announced the interim audit results that […]
K-Pop Giant HYBE in Crisis: Internal Struggle Threatens Multi-Label SystemSouth Korea’s most extensive entertainment company, HYBE, founded by Bang Si Hyuk in 2005, is reportedly in internal turmoil. HYBE, which spotted a subsidiary that discovered the girl group NewJeans attempting to seize control, has confirmed that it has launched an internal investigation. Some point to the multi-label system that HYBE has maintained, which guarantees […]
Behind the HYBE Scandal: CEO Park Ji Won Speaks OutHYBE CEO Park Ji Won has spoken about the controversy surrounding Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, who produced the girl group NewJeans. The plagiarism issue previously raised by Min is expected to cause a stir. On the 23rd, Park Ji Won, CEO of HYBE, sent an internal announcement email to HYBE members, saying, “There […]
HYBE Uncovers Possible Evidence of Power Grab by ADOR ExecutivesIt has been discovered that some ADOR executives, including CEO Min Hee-jin, who are in conflict with HYBE, conducted interviews with employees of affiliated companies related to the group under observation and monitored public opinion on the internet. On the 24th, Sports Donga reported that HYBE plans to determine the clear facts through an ‘internal […]
K-Pop Industry Shaken as HYBE and ADOR Lock Horns over Copycat AllegationsMin Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, is currently embroiled in a dispute with HYBE and has voiced her discontent by aiming at the rookie idol group and asserting that “ILLIT copied NewJeans.” However, her allegations appear to be met with little sympathy. On the 22nd, HYBE detected signs of ADOR Label attempting to become independent […]
HYBE's Stock Plummets as Management Takeover Scandal UnfoldsMin Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR and known as the mother of the popular girl group NewJeans, has caused a stir in the entertainment industry as evidence of her trying to seize control of HYBE without the consent of the majority shareholder has emerged. According to industry sources on the 22nd, HYBE recently sent […]
HYBE vs. ADOR: The Power Struggle That's Shaking Up the K-Pop WorldIt’s a shock to learn that HYBE, the leading entertainment company in the K-Pop market, has initiated an audit of its subsidiary and affiliated label, ADOR. This unique situation between the parent company and its subsidiary label in the history of the domestic entertainment industry is attracting both attention and concern from K-pop fans. Reports […]
Min Hee Jin: The HYBE Art Director with a $500,000 SalaryArt Director Min Hee Jin, who gained fame through the success story of the girl group NewJeans, has found herself in the spotlight. On the 22nd, it was reported that HYBE, a key subsidiary and label (record planning company), has initiated an audit of ADOR’s management. According to the entertainment industry, an audit has been […]
K-pop's Newest Controversy: Did ILLIT Copy NewJeans? Amid rising tensions between Bang Si Hyuk, chairman of HYBE, and Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, on the 22nd, ILLIT, HYBE’s youngest group, has been embroiled in a plagiarism controversy with NewJeans. On the 23rd, after HYBE publicly disclosed the Min Hee Jin Incident, posts comparing the concepts of NewJeans and ILLIT began to […]
HYBE's $400 Million Headquarters: The Heart of K-Pop HYBE’s abrupt initiation of audits targeting executives, notably Min Hee Jin, the representative of its subsidiary label ADOR, has sparked interest. Min Hee Jin has been revealed to have contributed to establishing HYBE’s Yongsan headquarters, influenced the increase in HYBE’s corporate value, and produced singers from other labels. What significant contributions might Min Hee Jin […]
BTS's Military Service: A Shaman's Surprising Involvement Min Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR, explained why she asked a shaman about BTS’s military service. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference at 3 PM on the 25th at the Korean Conference Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. HYBE, auditing ADOR’s attempted takeover since the 22nd, announced the interim audit results that […]
K-Pop Giant HYBE in Crisis: Internal Struggle Threatens Multi-Label System South Korea’s most extensive entertainment company, HYBE, founded by Bang Si Hyuk in 2005, is reportedly in internal turmoil. HYBE, which spotted a subsidiary that discovered the girl group NewJeans attempting to seize control, has confirmed that it has launched an internal investigation. Some point to the multi-label system that HYBE has maintained, which guarantees […]
Behind the HYBE Scandal: CEO Park Ji Won Speaks Out HYBE CEO Park Ji Won has spoken about the controversy surrounding Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, who produced the girl group NewJeans. The plagiarism issue previously raised by Min is expected to cause a stir. On the 23rd, Park Ji Won, CEO of HYBE, sent an internal announcement email to HYBE members, saying, “There […]
HYBE Uncovers Possible Evidence of Power Grab by ADOR Executives It has been discovered that some ADOR executives, including CEO Min Hee-jin, who are in conflict with HYBE, conducted interviews with employees of affiliated companies related to the group under observation and monitored public opinion on the internet. On the 24th, Sports Donga reported that HYBE plans to determine the clear facts through an ‘internal […]
K-Pop Industry Shaken as HYBE and ADOR Lock Horns over Copycat Allegations Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, is currently embroiled in a dispute with HYBE and has voiced her discontent by aiming at the rookie idol group and asserting that “ILLIT copied NewJeans.” However, her allegations appear to be met with little sympathy. On the 22nd, HYBE detected signs of ADOR Label attempting to become independent […]
HYBE's Stock Plummets as Management Takeover Scandal Unfolds Min Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR and known as the mother of the popular girl group NewJeans, has caused a stir in the entertainment industry as evidence of her trying to seize control of HYBE without the consent of the majority shareholder has emerged. According to industry sources on the 22nd, HYBE recently sent […]
HYBE vs. ADOR: The Power Struggle That's Shaking Up the K-Pop World It’s a shock to learn that HYBE, the leading entertainment company in the K-Pop market, has initiated an audit of its subsidiary and affiliated label, ADOR. This unique situation between the parent company and its subsidiary label in the history of the domestic entertainment industry is attracting both attention and concern from K-pop fans. Reports […]
Min Hee Jin: The HYBE Art Director with a $500,000 Salary Art Director Min Hee Jin, who gained fame through the success story of the girl group NewJeans, has found herself in the spotlight. On the 22nd, it was reported that HYBE, a key subsidiary and label (record planning company), has initiated an audit of ADOR’s management. According to the entertainment industry, an audit has been […]
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