The ongoing legal battle between Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR and creative force behind NewJeans, and HYBE has taken a sharp turn. On April 16, 2025, Min’s legal team released a fiery official statement in response to HYBE’s lawsuit, which seeks to terminate her shareholder agreement.
The statement, issued by Law Firm Sejong LLC, pulls no punches. It claims HYBE’s termination attempt is “legally invalid” and lacking any substantial proof. According to Min’s team, HYBE has failed to demonstrate any breach of contract, and they’ve already submitted multiple rebuttals to challenge the claims.
HYBE accuses Min of trying to take control of ADOR through secret maneuvers, calling it a betrayal of trust. But Min’s side argues she acted fully within her rights and that HYBE is twisting facts to wrest control of a label that owes much of its success to her creative leadership.
The statement goes further, warning that Min may pursue her own legal action if HYBE continues down this path.
This isn’t just a corporate fight—it could reshape power dynamics in the K-pop industry. Min Hee Jin, known for her artistic vision, especially with NewJeans, represents a more creative-driven leadership model. HYBE’s actions, critics say, could stifle that autonomy in favor of tighter corporate control.
Fans and industry watchers are keeping close tabs, as the outcome could set a precedent for how much power creatives can truly hold in an industry dominated by big agencies.
(English) Min Hee Jin’s statement regarding the confirmation of termination of the shareholder agreement pic.twitter.com/0GrIbSfSYw
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