News Hybe/MHJ Civil War Megathread (3 Viewers)

[RandAlThor]

I kind of see how they would be classified as outsourced contractors but and that hr topics are all around awful for that demographic as a whole, but the idea that “they’re earning a lot we don’t have to give them employee benefits how dare they complain” about this case in particular is just.. no words to me
that this woman was director of hr throughout all these complaints too and so was probably handling all these cases, I know hr will never be on your side but this is next level

hr exists to minimize damages to the company.

 

[Xeulgi]

NewJeans’ Hanni during her speech at the National Assembly: — "I talked about the incident on the live broadcast with the NewJeans members previously. While getting my hair and make-up done i greeted a member of other team, and when I came out again, their manager told them to ignore me as if they hadn't seen me. I don't understand why I had to face this, and I don't understand why such things were said in a working environment. So I came today because I know that if I didn’t, this topic would be buried and these type of things may continue happening in the future, and I believe that this should not happen to colleagues, seniors, juniors, or trainees.”

ADOR’s CEO Kim Jooyoung: I think I did everything I could do as an in-house director, but I wonder if there was something I could have done better when Hanni said she felt this way.

NewJeans’ Hanni: I'm sorry, but I don't think you did everything you could. You said you would protect us in the first place, but you didn't have the will to protect us or the ability to take action.

Kim Jooyoung: We will listen to the artists' voices and strengthen communication.

Park Hongbae from Democratic Party of Korea: — “Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, who caused the controversy, is not here. I think we need to realise the seriousness of the situation within the company, not just be huffing and puffing about it in the US.”

 

[Selfmate]

so today we’ve got statements that idols aren’t included in the governance as employees so human rights regulations in the company don’t apply to them — also it never occurred to me that idols fall into technically the gig employee category instead of contracted workers — and that there was a coverup in an employee death two years ago bofa wishes they had that power
ngl I kind of feel bad for the new ceo because she’s so obviously meant to be the fall guy especially since she was in charge of hr throughout all this, glass cliff is real

I've always said that kpop idols are the ultimate commission gig worker

you get paid as much as you bring in

you don't bring home the bacon - you get disbanded plus a bill for trainee debt lol

whether that's "right or wrong" that's a separate question

 

[Selfmate]

I've also seen the vastly different sets of opinions from hanni's speech depending on which side you lie

very interesting indeed

 

[catonkatonk]

Anyone got any articles I read on whatever's happening?

Also, how can idols be outside contractors but also blood-contracted for seven years under pain of death

 

[RandAlThor]

The whole dang drama about the greeting happened while MJH was in charge.
Even pretending that the others were is just dumb.
So any of the i am bullied or not protected is just pure drama bullshit.

 

[RandAlThor]

The entire reason that the HR person was placed as ceo was because they wanted to fire MJH.
Her job was to make sure the black letter law and company guidelines were met.
I would not expect her to get thrown under the bus unless she failed in that job.

 

[Abeamus]

The whole dang drama about the greeting happened while MJH was in charge.
Even pretending that the others were is just dumb.
So any of the i am bullied or not protected is just pure drama bullshit.

The girls just come across as talking heads for MHJ at this point honestly

 

[Selfmate]

Anyone got any articles I read on whatever's happening?

Also, how can idols be outside contractors but also blood-contracted for seven years under pain of death

patience is a virtue my friend lol

 

[Selfmate]

NewJeans' Hanni attends parliamentary hearing on workplace bulling

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans' Hanni attended a parliamentary labor committee meeting Tuesday, addressing allegations of workplace bullying within Hybe, the parent company of ADOR, NewJeans' label.

"I was certain that the company hated us," she said, recounting an incident involving a manager from the girl group ILLIT, under Hybe's sub-label Belift Lab, who told the members to "ignore her."

"I was waiting in the hallway after finishing my hair and makeup when about three members and a female manager passed by. I politely greeted them," she said. "They came back out five or ten minutes later, and the manager saw me and told the members, 'Pretend you didn't see her, just ignore her.'"

She expressed confusion and frustration over the incident.

"I couldn't understand it at all why I had to go through something like that, especially in a professional setting," she said. "This wasn't the first time, and that is why I decided to speak up today, to make sure no one else has to experience this."

Belift Lab has denied the accusation.

ADOR CEO Kim Ju-young, who also appeared at the committee meeting, acknowledged the conflicting claims between the two sides.

"Unfortunately, the statements from both sides are at odds based on our internal investigation," Kim said.

"I trust what Hanni is saying, but I've been frustrated in trying to find evidence to support her claims. So far we haven't been able to secure any proof."

"As Hanni mentioned, I will pay closer attention to the opinions of our artists and try to improve communication with them," Kim said, adding the company would fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation by the labor ministry to find the truth.

Hanni said she didn't believe ADOR did their best to truly "protect us," adding that merely saying they will do better in the future won't resolve this issue.

"I hope they address this issue swiftly before talking about the future," she said.

Late last month, the parliamentary labor and environment committee asked Hanni and ADOR CEO Kim to appear as witnesses after the singer's allegation about workplace bullying.

The case marked the latest in an ongoing conflict between former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, whom NewJeans supports, and parent company Hybe. In August, Hybe removed Min from her position after months of tensions over allegations that she had attempted to take control of ADOR and NewJeans.

Source: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241015009500315?section=search

 

[Selfmate]

NewJeans' Hanni testifies at National Assembly over bullying claim

Hanni, a member of K-pop group NewJeans, spoke out about her experiences with workplace bullying and systemic discrimination within HYBE Labels, the parent company of her agency Ador, during a National Assembly audit, Tuesday.

Testifying voluntarily at an Assembly audit on workplace harassment in the entertainment industry, the 20-year-old singer detailed an incident in which she said she was ignored by a manager from another HYBE subsidiary.

The incident, first made public during a surprise YouTube livestream created on Sept. 11, prompted public concerns that Hanni might be a victim of workplace bullying. She claimed that while she greeted an artist from the HYBE umbrella, the artist's manager allegedly told their team to "ignore her."

The manager, later revealed to be working for the group ILLIT under Belift Lab, denied the allegations, citing a lack of supporting evidence from CCTV footage.

Responding to questions during the audit, Hanni expressed disbelief at the manager's alleged remark.

"I don't understand why I had to endure this or why such words were spoken in that environment," she said. "This has happened more than once ... I know that if I don't speak up, the issue will quietly fade away. I came forward because I don't want anyone else in the industry — whether they are seniors, juniors, peers or trainees — to go through the same thing."

Rep. An Ho-young, from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea and chair of the Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee, said the committee chose Hanni to testify in order to highlight how the definition of labor is changing. He noted that new kinds of workers have emerged due to technological advancements, and many of them are not covered by traditional labor laws.

Also attending the audit was Ador's new CEO, Kim Ju-young, former chief human resource officer at HYBE who replaced Min Hee-jin in August. Min was responsible for NewJeans' overall concept, visual identity, and musical direction. Hanni criticized the new CEO's response to her complaints, accusing Kim and her label of having no genuine intention to protect NewJeans.

Hanni said when she initially reported the issue, Kim dismissed it, saying there was no evidence, despite the existence of CCTV footage.

"I checked the footage and it only included an eight-second clip. The rest — about 50 minutes — was missing," Hanni said. "When I asked why, (Kim's) explanations kept changing throughout the meeting. At one point, she even said the video had been deleted."

The Vietnamese Australian idol told lawmakers that she does not fully understand Korean as a foreigner. "So I recorded the meeting to avoid missing important details. I have proof that they lied."

Speaking as a witness, Kim responded that she "believes Hanni's claims" and has been trying to verify them, but the evidence remains inconclusive.

"The manager involved is from another HYBE subsidiary, not Ador," Kim said. "We have requested confirmation from that label's artists and staff. Afterward, we took every possible step, including attempting to retrieve the CCTV footage, though it had expired."

Kim also admitted she could have handled the situation better, saying, "Hearing Hanni's concerns, I wonder if I could have done more."

Hanni further alleged that there is a broader atmosphere of discrimination within HYBE Labels. She described a "hostile" work environment where NewJeans has been treated unfairly.

"At first, I thought it was just my personal feeling," Hanni said. "But then I saw HYBE employees criticize us on Blind (an online workplace community). I also heard a recording of a member of HYBE's PR team trying to downplay our debut in Japan and our success. That's when I realized the negative atmosphere wasn't just a feeling — it was real."

In response, Kim told the lawmakers that the company would "listen to the artist's voice and strengthen communication." She added, "Given that the claims from both sides differ, it is important to clarify the facts. We will cooperate fully with the ongoing labor ministry investigation to uncover the truth."

Currently, the Ministry of Employment and Labor is conducting an investigation into allegations of workplace bullying at Ador and HYBE, prompted by a complaint filed by a NewJeans fan following the group's unexpected livestream in September.

A major point of contention during the audit was whether NewJeans members qualify as employees under the Labor Standards Act. Hanni's allegations have sparked a debate about whether artists under entertainment companies are entitled to the protections provided by the act.

Kim, representing HYBE, reiterated the company's position during the audit that artists are not classified as employees and, therefore, are not protected by the Labor Standards Act.

"There is ongoing discussion about whether artists should be considered employees, but for now, they are not," Kim said.

Hanni emphasized the universal human element central to the issue.

"I'm grateful to the National Assembly for providing this opportunity," she said. "While laws alone cannot resolve all the issues, a basic respect for each other as human beings could significantly reduce problems of workplace harassment and bullying."

Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/10/732_384325.html

 

[Selfmate]

According to the op, who translated this, this Editorial is gonna be published in newspapers tomorrow, and this is the No. 1 newspaper.... I never thought this gonna backfire at NJ ngl cause anything team bunny and MHJ side have done until now have been calculated correctly, but it likely backfired cause hanni brought zero actual claims of mistreatment and wasted the public taxes for a PR game for a simple dispute like not greeting.

All of the kpop fans who wished hanni going to the NA gonna bring good for all idols, I am sorry to say it actually have set the industry to years back. That's cause the case she brought is far away from being serious, so idols mistreatment are not gonna be token seriously with this happening.

Any old kpop stan know that, politicians getting involved was always gonna backfire.

The translation for the editorial:

"The National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee summoned a member of the girl group NewJeans and the CEO of ADOR, an entertainment agency under HYBE currently embroiled in internal conflict, as a reference and a witness for the state audit.

It is unprecedented for the National Assembly to include a celebrity dispute as a subject of a state audit. This is also the first time a girl group member has attended such an audit.

The member claimed last month that she was bullied in the workplace by a manager affiliated with HYBE. During the state audit, she tearfully said, "I was told 'ignore her (pretend not to see her)' by another girl group's manager. Why do I have to go through this?"

Prior to this, NewJeans fans visited lawmakers' offices from both ruling and opposition parties or sent collective petitions via text messages, emails, and faxes, requesting that this issue be addressed in the state audit. Democratic Party lawmaker Ahn Ho-young, chairman of the Environment and Labour Committee, adopted both individuals as a reference and a witness.

The state audit is intended to address major national issues and scrutinize whether there are problems in the formulation and implementation of government policies.

However, this incident is essentially an internal dispute within an entertainment agency that is unrelated to national affairs or public interest. Even if it involves workplace bullying and harassment, it is questionable whether the National Assembly should address matters like an entertainment manager not accepting greetings and telling others to ignore someone.

Moreover, the other party denies these allegations, and there is no evidence to prove the facts. The Ministry of Employment and Labour has stated that entertainers function as individual contractors, making it difficult to apply the Labour Standards Act.

Nonetheless, lawmakers pressured the Ministry and ADOR, displaying the NewJeans fan club's symbolic character in front of their seats and even live-streaming the proceedings on personal YouTube channels. No new revelations emerged.

Currently, a legal dispute is ongoing between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin.

The state audit should not be utilized for such private conflicts of interest. In principle, private companies that do not receive government funding are not subject to state audits. Among private organizations, only those who receive budget support are audited.

The National Assembly has previously been criticized for indiscriminately summoning businesspeople as witnesses during state audits to assert authority. Even then, there was at least the pretext of examining national economic issues or corruption suspicions.

Regardless of public interest, should the National Assembly intervene in internal disputes of entertainment agencies?

The increasingly disheartening state audit has produced yet another farcical scene."

Source:
Original Source: https://www.chosun.com/opinion/edit...r&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news

 

[Selfmate]

HYBE CEO Addresses Legal Conflicts and Company Unity Amid Ongoing Disputes

HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang addressed the company’s ongoing legal conflicts with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin during a town hall meeting with employees on Monday, according to local media reports. Lee assured employees that HYBE is taking “principled and reasonable measures” to handle these issues.

Lee acknowledged the disputes involving the company’s labels, ADOR and Belift Lab, and their artists, stating that these matters would be gradually resolved. He encouraged employees to remain patient and supportive, urging them to “trust and watch” as the company works through the challenges.

Emphasizing the importance of unity within the organization, Lee highlighted the need for everyone to stand together as “Team HYBE” during this period of public scrutiny. His comments came as tensions surrounding the ongoing disputes between ADOR’s former CEO Min Hee-jin, current CEO Kim Ju-young, and HYBE artists, including NewJeans and ILLIT, continued to make headlines.

In a particularly public incident, the five members of NewJeans expressed their dissatisfaction during a YouTube livestream on September 11, calling for Min Hee-jin’s reinstatement as CEO of ADOR. During the broadcast, group member Hanni recounted an experience at the HYBE building, where she claimed to have overheard a manager instructing other artists to ignore her.

Hanni explained that after greeting a manager and other HYBE artists, the manager told them to “ignore” her, an incident she said she still found perplexing. Following this, NewJeans and their parents requested access to CCTV footage of the incident, but HYBE denied the request, citing that the footage had been deleted due to storage limitations.

Hanni later testified about the incident, along with other concerns regarding the treatment of HYBE artists, at the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee on Tuesday.

In a separate financial development, HYBE announced on Tuesday that it would issue 400 billion won ($293 million) in convertible bonds to fund the redemption of an earlier bond nearing its put option date. CEO Lee reassured employees about the company’s financial health, stating that HYBE had 1.2 trillion won in available cash.

Source: https://ceoworld.biz/2024/10/17/hyb...icts-and-company-unity-amid-ongoing-disputes/

 

[Selfmate]

Ador's Min Hee-jin vows to move forward with NewJeans despite conflict with HYBE

Former CEO talks about future plans in interview with Japanese media outlet
By KTimes
Despite being currently embroiled in a dispute with parent company Hybe, Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of K-pop label Ador, expressed her determination to move forward with girl group NewJeans' future plans.

"I have a plan to overcome these challenges," the embattled former CEO said.

She made the comments during an interview with Japan's TV Asahi/ANN News program News Station, Tuesday.

In the interview, Min said: "At the moment, I have not signed a producer contract with Hybe or Ador, so I am not a producer or CEO. I am only acting with the authority of a company director, so in reality, I’m in a kind of (a) 'floating' situation."

Still, she said she is continuing to work on NewJeans-related tasks.

Min said she initially planned a NewJeans world tour in 2025, followed by the release of a full-length album early in the year. However, despite continuing her work, she said she feels stuck "in a state of uncertainty" about the next steps and hopes to resolve the situation quickly.

While Min mentioned having a plan to overcome her current challenges and conflict with Hybe, she did not disclose specific details.

Min filed for an injunction against Hybe, Ador’s major shareholder, claiming her dismissal as CEO was unjust. She demanded Hybe exercise its voting rights to reappoint her as CEO, as per their shareholder agreement. The hearing took place on Friday, and the court plans to make a decision by Oct. 25.

"It’s contradictory for Hybe to accuse me of embezzlement while offering me a producer role. When I wanted to create a new type of label that could bring a new wave to K-pop, Hybe asked me to do it together," she said. "I chose Hybe out of many options, but if these things weren’t guaranteed, I wouldn’t have joined Hybe."

She said that only managing the creative side can’t fix systematic contradictions and dilemmas. For her vision to succeed, production, investment and management must all work together, which is why she underscored the necessity of her reinstatement as CEO.

Hanni's testimony

Regarding the testimony of NewJeans member Hanni during a National Assembly hearing, where Hanni expressed that she had experienced workplace bullying, Min said, "Hanni’s mother (who resides in Australia) is not in Seoul, so naturally, I’m acting as her guardian and support system in Seoul. I have no desire to treat the young NewJeans members like avatars."

The 20-year-old singer recounted an incident where she was ignored by a manager from another Hybe subsidiary label, shedding light on harassment in the entertainment industry.

Min said, "This is not just a test affecting my life alone, but the lives of everyone I work with, and that’s why I’m fighting. I believe that justice will prevail, and that’s why I’m taking this on."

She also added, "This dispute will come to an end in some form, and although things are temporarily on hold, we’ll be able to use this in a different way later on."

Although the conflict between Hybe and Min has continued for nearly six months, Hybe continues to encourage its employees.

Hybe CEO Lee Jae-sang addressed the staff during a town hall meeting Monday, saying, "If you trust and wait, you’ll see the knot gradually untangle," and added, "We are handling things in a principled and rational manner."

He also expressed his sincere gratitude to the staff, acknowledging their hard work despite the difficult circumstances, urging the staff to support and encourage one another.

In response to growing concerns over Hybe's financial health, the company announced Tuesday its decision to issue 400 billion won ($310 million) worth of convertible bonds (CB).

The bonds carry a zero-percent interest rate and early redemption yield, and the proceeds will be used to repay nearly 400 billion won to investors who exercised their put options on CBs issued in 2021.

During the town hall meeting, CEO Lee reassured employees, saying, "The company’s financial health is very strong. We have 1.2 trillion won in available cash."

Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/10/398_384435.html

 

[Selfmate]

NewJeans agency ADOR extends Min Hee-jin's board membership for 3 years

The board of NewJeans agency ADOR voted to extend Min Hee-jin's term as board member for the next three years in line with its statement last month.

The K-pop agency held a board meeting on Thursday and voted to extend Min's term, which was set to finish on Nov. 1 without extension. No other items were discussed during the meeting, according to media reports.

ADOR, in an attempt to compromise with Min, said on Sept. 25 that it would extend Min's term as a board member but wouldn't reinstate her as CEO, despite her demand to return as the agency's head.

A local court held a hearing on Oct. 11 regarding an injunction filed by Min for reinstatement as CEO. The court will accept additional data until Oct. 25 and make a ruling by the end of the month, the judge said.

Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.co...-Heejins-board-membership-for-3-years/2157331

 

[RandAlThor]

I have seen many comments that the hanni stuff backfired big time for mjh and NJ

 

[Selfmate]

I have seen many comments that the hanni stuff backfired big time for mjh and NJ

that is one perspective

the war is far from over - too much sabre rattling and not enough lawsuits!!!

 

[Selfmate]

Min Hee-jin, "If I have to win X, I have to prove 4 things" Alternate Title: Min Hee-jin, who once said 'I must fxxxing win'—4 things she must prove to win against HYBE

On the 27th of last month, former CEO Min Hee-jin of ADOR, who appeared as a talk show speaker at a card company event, mentioned the dispute with HYBE in an agitated tone, saying, “F*ck, we have to win.” She emphasized her will to respond in the future, saying, “I will win in the end. The reason I can guarantee it is because I am innocent.” Although former CEO Min is asserting her innocence even in official settings, there is a reason why public opinion does not agree with her. This is because there are many questions that have been raised since the beginning of the dispute but have not yet been clearly answered.

First of all, the reason is the reason for former CEO Min’s unreasonable demands toward HYBE. This issue is the cause of virtually all ongoing disputes, and it is a stain that remains on former CEO Min, who claims to be a one-sided victim.

Former CEO Min Hee-jin, who moved from SM Entertainment to HYBE in 2019, received full support from Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, who highly regarded her artist directing capabilities, right after joining the company.

This is also confirmed in former CEO Min’s own interview. In an interview with Japanese media on the 15th, he said, "I was thinking about creating a label that would create a new wave of K-POP, and when I got an offer from HYBE, I chose it out of many options. If that hadn't been guaranteed, I wouldn't have joined (HYBE)," directly explaining HYBE's trust in him.

HYBE supported former CEO Min's goal of running his own label by establishing a new label, ADOR, in 2021. Considering ADOR's burden, which could be aggravated by the label's initial deficit and corporate tax, HYBE transferred 18% of the company's total shares to former CEO Min at a low price. In addition, HYBE added a put option to purchase former CEO Min's share of the 13.5% stake at 13 times the average operating profit after a certain point. These are exceptional conditions that a company that has just taken its first steps would never propose unless it was 100% certain of the future performance of the company.

Earlier this year, former CEO Min requested an adjustment to increase the operating profit multiple applied to the put option to 30 times and an expansion of the applicable share ratio. In response, former CEO Min's side explained, "The application of the 30 times operating profit was simply one of the proposals to change the unreasonable elements of the existing shareholder contract, reflecting the value that the boy group that Adore plans to produce in the future will create."

In response, HYBE stated the reason for rejecting former CEO Min's proposal, saying, "It is impossible in corporate management to change the share rights to a specific entity with favorable conditions without the consent of other shareholders."

The timing of former CEO Min's aggressive message toward HYBE coincides exquisitely with this period. Although former CEO Min emphasizes that his actions have nothing to do with money, this is why it is difficult to completely trust him.

The second is the background of the 'Project 1945' document, which contains the details of preparing to seize ADOR's management rights. In the first half of this year, HYBE learned of the circumstances in which former CEO Min and ADOR's management were attempting to seize control of the company through internal reports, and conducted an audit of this.

In the messenger conversations and company emails exchanged between ADOR's management and former CEO Min, HYBE found documents organized under the category of 'Project 1945'. This included the contents of a plan to shake up HYBE by fanning negative public opinion and ultimately secure ADOR's shares through external capital and then become a separate company. This is also a fact that was acknowledged by the court's ruling in May in the injunction to prohibit HYBE from exercising its voting rights regarding ADOR's discussion on dismissing former CEO Min.

Part of the 'Project 1945' document released by HYBE. At the time, the court stated in the verdict, "It is a clear fact that the creditor (Min Hee-jin) sought to either leave HYBE with New Jeans or pressure the debtor (HYBE) to sell ADOR stocks in order to become independent, and such acts could be considered acts of betrayal against the debtor."

On the 11th, the Seoul Central District Court held an injunction hearing regarding former CEO Min Hee-jin's reinstatement as CEO of ADOR. In the defense materials submitted directly to the court, HYBE disclosed the author of the 'Project 1945' document and the detailed contents included in the document. In response, former CEO Min's side protested, saying, "It is nothing more than private conversations between executives and employees, and is clearly illegal personal surveillance."

Former CEO Min has not yet submitted his work laptop, which contains a series of records, as investigative materials for this dispute.

The third is the exact basis for the claim that ILLIT plagiarized New Jeans. Former CEO Min has consistently claimed that the attacks against him began when Belift Lab, HYBE’s label, pointed out that the company plagiarized the concept of its girl group New Jeans. Recently, he has once again ignited controversy by claiming that ILLIT’s plan is exactly the same as New Jeans’ plan.

However, the information released so far in relation to this matter has not gone beyond the level of reprocessing media articles from New Jeans’ strong fandom community or YouTube Rekka channels. There is no case where data that can clearly prove plagiarism has been presented.

The fourth is the suspicion related to the cover-up of a sexual harassment case in the workplace. Former ADOR employee B, who resigned due to sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace, filed a civil and criminal complaint against former CEO Min and ADOR’s former vice-president A in August.

When the issue was brought to light, former CEO Min claimed that he was a mediator who resolved internal issues through a large amount of messenger conversations that he released on his personal SNS. In response, Mr. B said, "It is a clear fact that former CEO Min covered up the bullying and sexual harassment incidents within the company," and "I am taking legal action to remedy the damage I have suffered." The incident is currently being legally contested.

In the talk show mentioned at the beginning, former CEO Min said about the conflict with HYBE, "I want to create a precedent where the rich do not win." If he really wants to do that, it seems necessary to first resolve a series of suspicions surrounding him.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/s/tywBBsEZZ2
Original Source: https://news.mtn.co.kr/news-detail/2024101818464418941

 

[RandAlThor]

None of this looks good for MJH.

i didnt realize this all started with her trying to kick the multiplier form 13 x to 30x wth was she thinking. and she claims she isnt the rich ppl.

for all those nj stans who think she won that trial all it did was kick the can down the road. to when the new ADOR board kicked her.

At the time, the court stated in the verdict, "It is a clear fact that the creditor (Min Hee-jin) sought to either leave HYBE with New Jeans or pressure the debtor (HYBE) to sell ADOR stocks in order to become independent, and such acts could be considered acts of betrayal against the debtor."

 

[Selfmate]

Belift Lab head addresses internal HYBE document containing problematic comments about minors

Belift Lab head Kim Tae Ho addressed internal HYBE documents containing problematic comments about minors.

On October 24, the National Assembly's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee called Belift Lab CEO and HYBE COO Kim Tae Ho as a witness for the ongoing audit against HYBE at the request of Democratic Party representative Min Hyung Bae. Representative Min presented a file labeled "Weekly Music Industry Report" and asked, "Is this an official document used by the company? What's the purpose of discussing something like this?"

The 'Weekly Music Industry Report' document included inappropriate disparagement and evaluations of minors, including comments about members debuting at an awkward age, statements saying "no one is visually appealing," and "some members are surprisingly unattractive." Representative Min further emphasized that the content was specifically directed at a group composed of minors.

In response, Kim Tae Ho explained, "As a company involved in the K-pop industry, we are closely monitoring the opinions of fans and the industry regarding artists under HYBE and K-pop in general. This document is part of that process." He later added, "I do not remember the content of the document. We review a lot of monitoring materials. That document does not represent HYBE's opinion or official judgement. It appears to be a compilation of various online writings."

When Representative Min criticized, "The company created the 'Weekly Music Industry Report,' so why are you saying other people are behind it?" Kim Tae Ho responded, "I'm not aware of the situations of other companies."

The contents of the 'Weekly Music Industry Report' are currently going viral on online communities with one trending post stating, "It's been reported HYBE documented and distributed disparaging materials about other groups like aespa, ZEROBASEONE, and DKZ to executive officers, haha. They got totally exposed during the National Assembly audit today."

Source: https://www.allkpop.com/article/202...-containing-problematic-comments-about-minors