Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has officially announced her decision to leave HYBE. In her announcement of her resignation as ADOR internal director, Min expressed her disappointment in the controversial company.
Min Hee Jin Confirms ADOR Internal Director Resignation
On November 20, Min Hee Jin released a detailed statement confirming her resignation from her role as an internal director at ADOR, the HYBE sub-label she helped establish.
“HYBE’s actions in 2024 will be recorded as an unprecedented incident in K-pop history.
Over the past seven months, I have poured all my mental, economic, and physical resources into reviving ADOR, which was devastated by HYBE’s severe breaches of the shareholder agreement.
It was a hellish battle against the baseless violence of a group disguised as a large corporation, but I did not back down and made every effort.”
Her statement marked the end of her impactful tenure with HYBE, during which she played a pivotal role in shaping the label’s success, particularly with the rise of NewJeans.
In response, ADOR issued an official statement.
“We would like to convey ADOR’s position regarding Director Min Hee Jin’s resignation,” the statement read. “ADOR feels regrettable about the unilateral resignation notice from Director Min Hee Jin. Our company will do our utmost to support NewJeans so that they can continue to grow and develop further. Thank you.”
Earlier in August, ADOR announced that Min Hee Jin would step down as CEO, though she would continue to oversee the creative and production aspects of NewJeans, the highly successful girl group she was instrumental in launching. Despite this shift, Min Hee Jin’s departure from the CEO position sparked concern among fans and NewJeans members, who openly expressed their unwavering support for her.
On September 11, NewJeans held a live YouTube broadcast in which they issued a bold statement, urging HYBE to reinstate Min Hee Jin as CEO by September 25. The members emphasized her indispensable role in their artistic direction and career development.
Two days later, Min Hee Jin filed an injunction to be reinstated as both CEO and internal director of ADOR. However, her decision to leave HYBE indicates that these efforts did not materialize into a resolution. Fans now await updates on Min Hee Jin’s next steps and her potential plans outside of HYBE.