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HYBE vs. ADOR: A K-Pop Drama Unfolds

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Find out the juicy details of the feud between HYBE and ADOR in the K-pop world!

The ongoing conflict between K-pop giants HYBE Labels and its subsidiary ADOR, led by CEO Min Hee-jin, has captured the attention of fans and industry insiders alike. The dispute, fueled by allegations of copycat behavior and power struggles, has led to a significant impact on HYBE's market cap and stock price. Despite the drama, the lights at the HYBE office stay on late into the night, symbolizing the intensity of the audit row.

In the midst of the heated exchange, HYBE confirmed an audit of ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, who is reportedly upset over what she perceives as imitation of her popular NewJeans group. This audit move by HYBE has stirred even more controversy in the already tense situation. Meanwhile, ADOR's response to the audit involved statements invoking ILLIT, causing further speculation and intrigue among fans and industry observers.

The rift between HYBE and ADOR continues to escalate, with accusations and denials flying back and forth. The back-and-forth statements between HYBE CEO Park Ji Won and ADOR highlight the deep-rooted tensions within the K-pop ecosystem. As the audit saga unfolds, fans are eagerly watching to see how the drama between these powerhouse entities will play out in the competitive world of K-pop.

In a surprising twist, the dispute between HYBE and ADOR has shed light on the complexities and challenges faced by major players in the K-pop industry. The substantial financial impact on HYBE's market cap and stock prices emphasizes the high stakes involved in these corporate conflicts. As the saga unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the intense competition and power struggles that underlie the glittering facade of the K-pop world.

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HYBE confirms audit of ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin over reported ... (Music Business Worldwide)

Min is reportedly upset with HYBE over what she sees as a 'copycat' act of her popular NewJeans group.

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Image courtesy of "Korea Times"

Dispute between HYBE, Ador CEO highlights challenges in multi ... (Korea Times)

The conflict between K-pop behemoth HYBE Labels and the CEO of its subsidiary, Min Hee-jin of Ador, has sparked debate over the constraints of the ...

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Lights stay on at HYBE office even at 1.30 am amid audit row; ADOR ... (Hindustan Times)

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a fan shared a photo of the HYBE building on Tuesday morning. All the lights were turned on.

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Impact on HYBE's earnings to be limited despite dispute with Ador ... (koreatimes)

HYBE's stock price turned bearish for two consecutive days amid a dispute between the K-pop powerhouse and Ador, its subsidiary label responsible for ...

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HYBE's spat with NewJeans' ADOR costs it $619 million in market cap (Korea JoongAng Daily)

BTS' HYBE saw its market cap contract by 830 billion won in two days amid its ongoing feud with subsidiary ADOR, the label behind NewJeans.

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NewJeans agency's chief executive denies trying to take over K-pop ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — South Korean music label ADOR chief executive officer Min Hee-jin has denied allegations of trying to take over parent company HYBE ...

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ADOR Responds To HYBE's Audit With Statement Involving ILLIT ... (soompi)

ADOR has responded to reports about HYBE initiating an audit against their management. Earlier in the day on April 22, HYBE initiated an audit against ...

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HYBE confirms audit of ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin over reported ... (Music Business Worldwide)

Min is reportedly upset with HYBE over what she sees as a 'copycat' act of her popular NewJeans group.

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What we know about the HYBE-ADOR rift so far (Korea JoongAng Daily)

With allegations flying, the Korea Joongang Daily breaks down the feud between HYBE and ADOR as of the latest details.

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HYBE CEO Park Ji Won releases statements to label employees ... (allkpop)

HYBE CEO Park Ji Won has released statements addressing HYBE label employees as well as ADOR and Belift Lab staff.Controve…

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ADOR fires back: “We are standing up against HYBE copying ... (The Chosun Ilbo)

HYBE initiated an audit into the management of its subsidiary label, ADOR. In response, ADOR disputed, stating “It seems incomprehensible, on a commonsense ...

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HYBE launches audit into Ador's management amid spin-off ... (koreatimes)

HYBE, which manages global K-pop artists including BTS, launched an audit targeting subsidiary, Ador, following allegations that the label associated with ...

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'Hands off us': Documents reveal NewJeans agency ADOR plotted ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

Internal documents of ADOR, a K-pop agency behind NewJeans, listed multiple financial firms and ways to take management rights away from HYBE, ...

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HYBE Begins Audit of NewJeans' Label ADOR, Asks CEO Min Hee ... (Billboard)

HYBE audited NewJeans' label ADOR and asked CEO Min Hee-Jin to step down in a K-pop entertainment agency power struggle.

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ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin allegedly says HYBE chairman 'Bang Si ... (Hindustan Times)

As per the Yonhap report, Min Hee-jin said that HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk has "only come this far from copying her".

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HYBE vs Min Hee-jin: NewJeans' agency in conflict with parent ... (CNA)

HYBE, the conglomerate behind BTS, Le Sserafim and Seventeen, is currently embroiled in a conflict with Min Hee-jin, the CEO of its subsidiary label ADOR ...

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EXCLUSIVE: NewJeans comeback will proceed as planned, despite ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

“NewJeans will make a comeback in Korea with a new single in May — whether or not ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin cooperates with HYBE,” a source with the knowledge in the ...

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Exclusive: ADOR CEO's rebellion against HYBE began with 'stock ... (The Chosun Ilbo)

Exclusive: ADOR CEOs rebellion against HYBE began with stock options The conflict between HYBE and its subsidiary ADORs CEO, Min Hee-jin, reportedly.

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Q&A: What's behind internal strife at HYBE? (Korea Times)

People walk past the HYBE headquarters in Yongsan District, Seoul, Tuesday. HYBE initiated an audit of its subsidiary Ador, alleging an attempted takeover ...

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NewJeans to carry on with comeback plans despite spat between ... (NME.com)

NewJeans will reportedly move ahead with plans to release new music despite the ongoing spat between its label ADOR and HYBE.

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Bang Si Hyuk 'copied' Min Hee Jin 'to create BTS'? ADOR CEO ... (Hindustan Times)

HYBE vs ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin: Both sides of the K-pop feud explored.

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ADOR CEO alleges HYBE's BTS built on stolen ideas (The Chosun Ilbo)

“Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk created BTS by plagiarizing my ideas.” Following claims by ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin that the parent company HYBE copied NewJeans to ...

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NewJeans fans send protest truck against agency chief in conflict with Hybe (Yonhap News)

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Some fans of girl group NewJeans staged a protest outside the building of K-pop giant Hybe in Seoul on Wednesday, deploying a "protest truck" to voice their grievances against the chief of its sub-label in an escalating ...

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NewJeans fans send protest truck against agency chief in conflict ... (Korea Times)

Some fans of girl group NewJeans staged a protest outside the building of K-pop giant Hybe in Seoul on Wednesday, deploying a 'protest truck' to voice their ...

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