NewJeans has declined the invitation to participate in the Grammy Museum’s ‘HYBE Exhibition,’ stirring controversy and speculation about internal conflicts within their management. The exhibition, which is set to run from August 2 to September 15, was supposed to feature a prominent display dedicated to NewJeans.
NewJeans’ absence from the Grammy Museum’s ‘HYBE Exhibition’ fuels attention to HYBE x ADOR dispute
The Grammy Museum offered NewJeans a central position in the exhibit, making them the first thing visitors would see. HYBE, the parent company, communicated this offer to ADOR, NewJeans’ label, expressing a strong desire for the group to be included. Despite this, ADOR declined the invitation, citing insufficient representation of NewJeans in the overall exhibition.
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Additionally, this decision has led to widespread attention to the conflict between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Fans and industry insiders have noticed NewJeans’ absence from recent HYBE events, including Weverse Con. While HYBE attributed NewJeans’ absence to their busy schedule and preparations for overseas activities, other artists managed to attend, leading to questions about ADOR’s cooperation with HYBE.
However, the controversy has not gone unnoticed. The public has continuously been pointing fingers at ADOR’s leadership for not supporting HYBE’s initiatives. HYBE responded to the situation by stating that the decision was made by the label, indicating that it was ADOR’s independent choice.
The ‘HYBE: We Believe In Music’ exhibition celebrates the history and achievements of HYBE and its artists. Despite the absence of NewJeans, the exhibition is expected to draw significant attention and highlight the contributions of other major HYBE artists.
In related news, Min Hee-jin is under investigation for embezzlement, intensifying public attention and the ADOR CEO’s dispute with HYBE. Sources close to the investigation report that Min Hee-jin faces thorough questioning about her handling of finances and particular transactions identified by HYBE’s internal audit team. However, her representatives argue that the company’s share structure prevents any possibility of a takeover and maintain that she has never engaged in embezzlement.
