HYBE clarifies the status of NewJeans’ new comeback

After the publication in the press of the recent conflict between HYBE and ADOR, the company responsible for managing the career of NewJeansmany fans began to worry about the girl group’s future activities, especially with their new comeback, which is scheduled to take place on May 24th.

To reassure fans, HYBE issued a press release stating that the release schedule remains intact, ensuring that the return of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin It is Hyein will happen, regardless of recent events.

“There has not yet been any change in the return schedule. HYBE will do its best to support artists,” said the conglomerate in a statement (via Koreaboo).

HYBE vs. LOVE

Last Monday, the 22nd, it was reported by the South Korean press that HYBE initiated an audit against its subsidiary company ADOR and its CEO, Min Hee Jinafter discovering an alleged attempt by the agency to separate itself from the conglomerate.

As reported by Dispatch, Hee Jin has been trying to make ADOR independent for some time and, in addition, the vehicle also accuses the businesswoman of having taken advantage of a HYBE employee to obtain confidential information. After discovering the movement, the conglomerate called a meeting with shareholders, asking for a new additional director, in addition to the resignation of Min Hee Jin of the position of CEO.

In response to the allegations, ADOR also spoke out in a note, denying all accusations, and Min Hee Jin further states that the entire disagreement began after she informed HYBE about an alleged plagiarism by ILLIT, Belift Lab’s new girl group, of the NewJeans concept.

“After the ILLIT teaser photos were released, there was an explosive reaction online that people thought ‘it was NewJeans.’ The hair, makeup, looks, choreography, photos, videos and even ILLIT events, etc., all of their activities as celebrities have copied NewJeans,” said the businesswoman in a statement.

The case is still ongoing.