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Min Hee-jin Cleared of Embezzlement, But Legal Battles with HYBE Continue
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has been cleared of business embezzlement charges filed by HYBE but still faces ongoing lawsuits.
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HYBE Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Ties to Former First Lady Amid Controversial Hiring Incident
HYBE is under fire after hiring and quickly revoking a politically connected aide amid ongoing investigations linked to former First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
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Bang Si-hyuk Investigation: HYBE May Mark First Case in Korea New President’s Crackdown on Unfair Trading
In line with President Lee Jae-myung's crackdown on unfair trading, HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk has been referred to the prosecution for alleged violations of the Capital Markets Act.
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HYBE to Launch India Subsidiary, Accelerating Bang Si-hyuk’s Global Strategy
HYBE will establish a local subsidiary in India this fall, advancing Chairman Bang Si-hyuk's strategy as the company expands.
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SEVENTEEN Fans Send Protest Truck to HYBE, Criticizing Pledis for Neglecting Artist Protection
SEVENTEEN fans sent a protest truck to HYBE, demanding Pledis Entertainment take responsibility for poor artist protection, delayed albums, and unaddressed antifans.
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NewJeans’ Contract May Extend Beyond 2030, Legal Analysis Alarms Fans
A legal expert claims NewJeans’ contract could be extended past 2030 due to inactivity clauses, sparking widespread concern among fans online.
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Court Reveals Min Hee-jin Tried to Take NewJeans Out of HYBE’s Control
A Korean court ruled that Min Hee-jin sought to break away from HYBE’s control and independently manage ADOR, hinting at deeper conflict to come.
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Bang Si-hyuk Stuns with Dramatic Weight Loss beside HYBE’s J-pop Group
Chairman Bang Si-hyuk flaunts his dramatic weight loss in new photo with HYBE’s rookie J-pop boy group.
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Are NewJeans Being Used as a “Shield” Amid BTS’s Jungkook Political Controversy?
A viral photo allegedly showing NewJeans at a club has ignited controversy, with fans accusing HYBE of using the group to divert attention from BTS's recent backlash involving Jungkook.
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Former ILLIT Member Youngseo’s Exit Reason: Was She Removed to Form a 5-Member Group?
Former ILLIT member Youngseo reveals she joined THEBLACKLABEL after leaving her old agency, fueling speculation she was removed to make ILLIT a five-member group.
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HYBE vs. Min Hee-jin: Legal Battle Over ₩26 Billion Stock Dispute Intensifies
HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin clash in court over a ₩26 billion stock buyback, with allegations of tampering and breach of shareholder agreement at the center.
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Evaluating K-pop’s Big 4: Which Agency Excels in Industry Leadership and Artist Management?
HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG dominate the K-pop landscape, but which company stands out in artist development, content strategy, and global reach?
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NewJeans’ Agency ADOR Launches Boy Group Formation with “Audition Announcement”
ADOR, the agency behind global K‑pop phenomenon NewJeans, is seeking fresh male talent for its new boy group.
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HYBE and Min Hee-jin Argue in Court: Who Controls ADOR and NewJeans?
HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin clashed in court over the termination of their shareholder agreement.
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“NewJeans’s Mom” Min Hee-jin vs HYBE: 28.7 Billion KRW Put Option Lawsuit Begins
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has launched a 28.7 billion KRW lawsuit against HYBE over a put option dispute, challenging the termination of their shareholder agreement.
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BTS’s RM Reveals Insomnia Struggles Amid HYBE Scandal: “Couldn’t Sleep for 78 Hours”
BTS’s RM opens up about battling insomnia during military service, revealing he went 78 hours without sleep due to HYBE’s controversies.
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HYBE to Launch Mixed-Gender Global Idol Group with YouTuber Alan Chikin Chow
HYBE teams up with viral YouTuber Alan Chikin Chow to debut a mixed-gender global idol group through a streaming series.
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HYBE Accused of Forcing Youngseo’s Departure from ILLIT and Pressuring Minji to Leave School
Recent reports reveal HYBE forced Youngseo to leave ILLIT and pressured NewJeans’ Minji to quit school amid harsh training conditions, sparking concerns over the company’s management ethics.
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Former BIGHIT Director Exposes HYBE and Defends BTS Amid Financial Scandal
Elly Chae Eun, a former BIGHIT director, shares her painful exit from HYBE and defends BTS while criticizing corporate greed and mismanagement.
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HYBE’s Unstoppable Rise: ENHYPEN, ILLIT, and the Viral Promotions Shaking Up K-pop
HYBE continues to dominate the K-pop scene with stunning releases from ENHYPEN and ILLIT, next-level marketing strategies like escape room promos, and rock-solid idol performances.
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