Hybe

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Ador • 3 min read

HYBE reopens investigation into sexual harassment claims at Ador, as label’s ousted CEO says she’s selling her house to cover legal costs

Min Hee-jin, ex-CEO at HYBE label Ador, has again said she wants her old job back, insisting that separating her management and production roles makes no sense. Meanwhile HYBE is investigating claims Min inappropriately intervened into an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations at the label…

Chris Cooke • 30 Sep 2024

HYBE label Ador reinstates Min Hee-jin as director but not CEO

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Ador • 4 min read

HYBE label Ador reinstates Min Hee-jin as director but not CEO

NewJeans recently demanded that their label, HYBE subsidiary Ador, reappoint Min Hee-jin as CEO by today. Min was pushed out of that role last month after months of feuding with HYBE. Ador says it will reppoint Min as a director but not CEO. That seems unlikely to placate NewJeans, who could now sue…

Chris Cooke • 25 Sep 2024

NewJeans finally comment on corporate dramas at Ador and HYBE

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Ador • 2 min read

NewJeans finally comment on corporate dramas at Ador and HYBE

The corporate dramas in the world of K-pop continue, with ousted Ador boss rejecting the offer of a new role with the label by parent company HYBE. Now members of the group most impacted by these dramas - NewJeans - have finally spoken out…

Chris Cooke • 03 Sep 2024

Ador publishes long letter about song-theft dispute, berates HYBE and warns anyone spreading “nasty rumours”

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Ador • 4 min read

Ador publishes long letter about song-theft dispute, berates HYBE and warns anyone spreading “nasty rumours”

The feud between K-pop label Ador and its parent company HYBE continues to gain momentum. Ador has published a long open letter about the allegations of song-theft made against its artist NewJeans, but much of the letter is used to further berate HYBE…

Chris Cooke • 23 Jul 2024

Scooter Braun officially retires as an artist manager

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Scooter Braun • 3 min read

Scooter Braun officially retires as an artist manager

Scooter Braun has officially retired as an artist manager - something everyone thought he did three years ago when he became CEO of HYBE America. In a lengthy statement he said that he could “no longer justify” the sacrifices required to be on call 24/7 for his clients…

Andy Malt • 18 Jun 2024

Setlist Podcast: Calls for urgent new AI laws in UK and US

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Setlist • 4 min read

Setlist Podcast: Calls for urgent new AI laws in UK and US

Politicians, artists and industry reps say there is an urgent need for new AI laws, UMG and TikTok are best buds again, and more…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 04 May 2024

CEO of NewJeans label Ador refuses to convene board meeting as parent company HYBE tries to push her out

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Hybe • 2 min read

CEO of NewJeans label Ador refuses to convene board meeting as parent company HYBE tries to push her out

The boss of HYBE subsidiary Ador - the label behind girl group NewJeans - is refusing to convene a board meeting. It’s part of an ongoing corporate battle between between Ador and its parent company which began with the allegation that another HYBE group is ripping off NewJeans…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2024

HYBE launches Latin American division through acquisition on Exile Content

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Hybe • 1 min read

HYBE launches Latin American division through acquisition on Exile Content

K-pop powerhouse HYBE has expanded into the Latin American music market via the acquisition of Exile Content’s music division…

Andy Malt • 14 Nov 2023

Kakao exec indicted following the big battle with HYBE for control of SM

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Kakao • 1 min read

Kakao exec indicted following the big battle with HYBE for control of SM

The Chief Investment Officer of South Korean tech firm Kakao has been indicted over allegations he sought to artificially inflate the share price of K-pop company SM while battling with HYBE for control of that business…

Chris Cooke • 14 Nov 2023

One Liners: BTS, Troye Sivan, Duran Duran, Emeli Sandé + more

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One Liners - quickfire news from the music business • 2 min read

One Liners: BTS, Troye Sivan, Duran Duran, Emeli Sandé + more

BTS renew BigHit deal; FreshTracks appointments; New releases from Troye Sivan, Duran Duran, Emeli Sandé, Bleachers, Sleaford Mods, HAAi, Black Grape, Helmet, Chai, Chelsea Wolfe, Hilary Woods, Emma Anderson, and Rachael Lavelle; Live dates from Poppy; Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 21 Sep 2023

Kakao secures controlling stake in SM Entertainment, but Hybe left with half its stock

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Hybe • 1 min read

Kakao secures controlling stake in SM Entertainment, but Hybe left with half its stock

South Korean internet firm Kakao has got itself the 40% controlling stake it wanted in K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment. So…

Chris Cooke • 29 Mar 2023