NewJeans members pick a side, file petition supporting ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin: Report

South Korean Entertainment label HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR’s fight has gone to the court and for the first time NewJeans members have picked a side amid the ongoing feud.

NewJeans members support ADOR CEO

NewJeans is a South Korean girl group, which is managed by ADOR. The popular girl group members, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have voiced their support for their company’s CEO Min Hee Jin. All the five members have reportedly submitted petition letters to the court.

According to South Korean media outlets, NewJeans members filed a petition on May 17, during the first trial between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. This is the first official move by the girl group’s members amid the power tussle between their company and its parent label.
Earlier, NewJeans members’ parents had come out in support of ADOR CEO. They had accused HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk of mistreatment and alleged that the group’s concepts were blatantly copied for the other rookie group.

More about HYBE Vs ADOR court battle

ADOR CEO had filed a case to prevent HYBE from using voting rights at the upcoming shareholders meeting on May 31. Since HYBE holds 80 per cent stakes in ADOR, Min Hee Jin will likely be removed from her position in the meeting. HYBE will have to provide evidence against Min Hee Jin in court to be able to exercise their voting rights to terminate her.

HYBE Vs ADOR controversy

For the unversed, it all began when HYBE detected alleged attempts by its subsidiary ADOR’s CEO to takeover and gain full independence of the company. This was followed by an audit on ADOR CEO and a counter press conference by her, levelling several allegations. HYBE has alleged that Min Hee Jin conspired with a shaman before taking several key decisions and also asked her to perform black magic to make BTS enlist for military service.

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