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The ongoing conflict between K-pop powerhouse HYBE and its sublabel Ador over management control takes a fresh turn as another HYBE subsidiary BELIFT LAB sued Min Hee-jin, CEO of Ador and producer of the girl group NewJeans, Wednesday, on charges of defamation for plagiarism allegations against its artist ILLIT.
NewJeans, the popular K-pop girl band of Hybe’s music subsidiary Ador, is turning out to be the biggest victim in the ongoing feud between Hybe and Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, sparked by Min's alleged breach of trust, an industry source said Monday. It was all about NewJeans from the start, when Min sent an email to the executives of Hybe on April 3 arguing that new girl group Illit, which debuted under Belift L...
Experts say the recent feud forces the industry to reflect on what needs to change
The rift between Ador and Hybe continues to mount amid allegations that Ador’s CEO attempted to spin off the agency
When it comes to music, Korea has almost everything it needs — talented singers, songwriters, dancers and even different crews who can elevate stage performances to the next level. The country, however, lacks one big thing: places where singers can perform and showcase the fruits of their efforts.