In a newly revealed Seoul High Court document, the judge disclosed that former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin had actively sought ways to break from HYBE’s control and run the label independently — potentially taking NewJeans with her.
The ruling stated, “Since around 2023, former CEO Min expressed dissatisfaction with the shareholder agreement and sought ways to escape HYBE’s management or independently control ADOR.”
The court found that Min Hee-jin’s actions aimed to dismantle the integrated system supporting ADOR, its artists, and HYBE — a pivotal moment in the legal dispute over NewJeans’ future. The wording suggests her intentions went beyond disagreement, reflecting a deliberate effort to split.
This directly contradicts Min Hee-jin’s public stance that she was only protecting NewJeans, with the court indicating she had already been planning separation before the public fallout.
Observers say the ruling may mark the start of wider conflict. It strengthens HYBE’s legal position and hints at upcoming battles over management rights, artist contracts, and label control. With the lawsuit ongoing, many now wonder what Min Hee-jin’s next move will be — and whether HYBE will retaliate more forcefully.
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