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NewJeans drama escalates as bust-up with label Ador goes legal

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Ador • 3 min read

NewJeans drama escalates as bust-up with label Ador goes legal

HYBE label Ador has begun legal proceedings against NewJeans after the group announced last week that they were terminating their contract with the company because it failed to address various grievances they raised. Ador says the contract stands and it now wants a court to confirm that…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2024

Min Hee-jin resigns from Ador alleging “numerous illegal activities” at HYBE

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Hybe • 4 min read

Min Hee-jin resigns from Ador alleging “numerous illegal activities” at HYBE

The very public feud between the co-founder and former CEO of K-pop label Ador and its parent company HYBE continues, with Min Hee-jin resigning from the label’s board and publishing a scathing resignation letter. She also promises legal action against her former business partners…

Chris Cooke • 21 Nov 2024

Min Hee-jin formally reappointed as Ador director, but legal battle to reclaim CEO role continues

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Ador • 3 min read

Min Hee-jin formally reappointed as Ador director, but legal battle to reclaim CEO role continues

HYBE label Ador has formally reappointed founder Min Hee-jin as a director, but she still wants to be CEO. HYBE’s boss, meanwhile, has urged staff to not stress too much about the public feud with Min nor the fact the K-pop company has to pay £223 million to investors who previously bought bonds…

Chris Cooke • 21 Oct 2024

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

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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