SOURCE MUSIC, a label under HYBE , has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Min Hee-jin, who is the CEO of another label under HYBE, Ador.
According to South Korean media, Source Music, Le Sserafim’s managing label, recently filed a lawsuit against Min Hee-jin in the Seoul Western District Court. They are seeking approximately 500 million won in damages for defamation, business obstruction, and insults.
The lawsuit focuses on statements made by CEO Min, including claims that she personally selected the members of New Jeans, that HYBE unilaterally broke its promise to debut New Jeans as its first girl group, and that Source Music neglected the New Jeans members.
Source Music argues that Min’s comments fueled rumors suggesting that Le Sserafim received special treatment at the expense of other groups. They assert that these statements have caused significant harm, including a surge of malicious comments.
Meanwhile, a few days ago, Min Hee Jin was summoned for the initial round of police questioning regarding charges of ‘breach of trust.’ The interrogation lasted approximately eight hours.
Knetizens’ Comments:
1. I only support New Jeans~
2. I support Min Hee Jin. I hope she wins and continues to smile brightly
3. Based on what has come out so far, it seems like the opposite should happen
4. For some reason, I believe LE SSERAFIM will suffer more negative consequences than Min Hee Jin
5. I really don’t want to see anything related to this company anymore. Why are they acting like that? It’s really disgusting
6. Isn’t Le Sserafim currently making a comeback? Why are they doing this?
7. They’re putting the blame on Min Hee Jin lol. What a crappy company
8. Are you going to make Coachella seem like it never happened?
9. Didn’t Le Sserafim say they’re making a comeback in August?? This kind of issue isn’t good
10. I don’t know why Source is acting like that ㅠ If they want to maintain their image at least, they should just quietly reach an agreement and move on
