Some HYBE employees and producers, including the team that manages BTS, have filed petitions in favor of the dismissal of ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin
This Friday, the 24th, it was reported through the South Korean portal Newsis (via Koreaboo) that BTS’ main producer, Pdoggand the founder of PLEDIS Entertainment, Han Sung Soofiled petitions against the CEO of ADOR, Min Hee Jin. The action aims to criticize Hee Jinshowing support for HYBE during the legal process that decides his dismissal from the corporation.
Other HYBE producers and employees also filed their petitions against the ADOR CEO. Source Music’s chief producer, So Sungjinalso sided with HYBE, as did BTS’ performance director, Son Sung Deukthe creative director Kim Sung Hyunthe producer of TXT, Slow Rabbit and others.
The case was reported after the ADOR management team and the girl group NewJeans, which is managed by the record label, provided support to Min Hee Jin.
More about the conflict between HYBE x ADOR
The case began when the president of HYBE, the largest company that manages K-Pop groups, Bang Si-hyuk, accused the CEO of the subsidiary record label ADOR, Min Hee Jinof trying to take full control of the company, as it only owns 20% of the record company.
Until then, HYBE sued ADOR executives and the CEO Min Hee Jin on charges of breach of trust. During a press conference, Min Hee Jin refuted the accusations. Since April 22nd, the reputation of HYBE and its artists has been at stake, including the control and reputation of the girl group NewJeans.
Source: Recreio
