Min Hee Jin and HYBE’s tensions have been brewing for a long time, marked by controversies involving BTS who is under HYBE, or even the girl group NewJeans under ADOR, which often dragged ADOR former CEO Hee Jin into the spotlight. According to Koreaboo, the situation escalated, with Min Hee Jin slamming BeLift Lab in response to a civil lawsuit filed against her. BeLift Lab is suing the former ADOR CEO for 20.
0 billion KRW (approximately USD 14.3 million), alleging damages caused to ILLIT after Hee Jin accused the company of plagiarism and defecting NewJeans responsibility. ADOR Rejects Min Hee-Jin as CEO, HYBE Suggests Five-Year Extension for Her As NewJeans’ Producer .
Min Hee Jin Slams BeLift Lab for Using ILLIT as a Shield in Ongoing Lawsuit The legal battle between Min Hae Jin and BeLift Lab took a heated turn as the court reviewed evidence and set a final trial date. However, BeLift Lab sought a trial, accusing Hee Jin of intentionally stalling the process. In a statement released on November 18, Hee Jin’s representatives hit back, accusing BeLift Lab and HYBE of hiding behind ILLIT while disregarding the harm they allegedly caused NewJeans.
This escalating conflict reveals deep-seated tensions, with both sides firmly standing their ground. NewJeans Criticise New ADOR Management, K-Pop Girl Group Demand Restoration of Min Hee Jin’s System and Demand HYBE To Back Off - Reports . Min Hee Jin Reveals Insider Allegations of Concept Overlap Between ILLIT and NewJean.