Min Hee Jin has taken legal action against HYBE Labels. The ADOR CEO has just filed a defamation lawsuit against several HYBE executives including the outgoing CEO Park Ji Won.

Min Hee Jin Defamation Lawsuit VS HYBE Includes Park Ji Won

This development follows allegations reported by Dispatch, which were based on KakaoTalk messages between Min Hee Jin and a shaman. Dispatch accused Min Hee Jin of stealing NewJeans members from Source Music. The report claimed that Min Hee Jin was initially involved in the branding of Source Music’s “N team” trainee debut project. Allegedly, she delayed the N team’s debut to prioritize the debut of NewJeans.

Min Hee Jin has firmly denied these accusations, asserting that the allegations are unfounded and based on illegally obtained personal KakaoTalk messages. In response to the claims, she announced her intention to pursue legal action to address the situation and protect her reputation.

ADOR has since issued a statement confirming Min Hee Jin’s intent.

“ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin and others have filed a lawsuit today (July 24) at the Yongsan Police Station against HYBE CEO Park Ji Won, Audit Committee Chairperson Lim Soo Hyun, Chief Legal Officer Jung Jin Soo, Chief Financial Officer Lee Kyung Joon, and Chief Communication Officer Park Tae Hee for defamation,” the statement read.

“The accused have repeatedly engaged in the unauthorized dissemination of private messenger conversations and personal information obtained illegally, maliciously editing them to fit their narrative,” it added.

Another Legal Battle

By filing lawsuits against the HYBE executives, Min Hee Jin is also taking a strong stance against the dissemination of what she considers false information.

This legal move underscores the seriousness with which Min Hee Jin is addressing these allegations. It also highlights the complexities and tensions within the industry, especially regarding the management and debut of trainee groups. The outcome of these lawsuits could also have significant implications for the involved parties and the broader K-pop industry.