ENTERTAINMENT
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin Unfollows NewJeans on Instagram Amidst Legal Dispute with HYBE
On the 20th, a check of Min's Instagram account revealed that she had unfollowed NewJeans' official Instagram. She also removed the ADOR link from her profile and unfollowed ADOR's official Instagram account. Currently, her Instagram following list is empty.
This move has sparked various interpretations within the entertainment industry. Some suggest that her unfollowing of related accounts is a natural step following her resignation from ADOR. Since NewJeans is an intellectual property of ADOR, her decision to unfollow the account may reflect her intention to separate from the brand, despite any personal affection for the current members.
Others speculate that Min might be planning to form a new group under a different name. Her resignation statement hinted at new activities, leading to interpretations that she might be paving the way for a new path with the current members under a different name. If Min indeed forms a new group and the current NewJeans members leave ADOR through contract termination lawsuits or penalty payments, it could raise tampering allegations. For Min, the justification and timing of her new activities are crucial.
Previously, on the 20th, Min announced her resignation from ADOR's board of directors, stating, "I intend to terminate the shareholder agreement with HYBE and hold them legally accountable for breaches of the agreement. Additionally, I will take necessary legal actions against numerous illegal activities by HYBE and its affiliates."
She further stated, "Despite the hellish seven-month-long dispute with HYBE that began with their illegal audit in April, I have done everything possible to restore ADOR to its pre-April state while adhering to the shareholder agreement. However, HYBE has shown no signs of acknowledging their wrongdoing or changing, leading me to conclude that further efforts would be a waste of time."
