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HYBE's K-pop Drama Uncovered: Disputes and High Stakes

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Discover the latest K-pop industry turmoil involving HYBE and NewJeans, with surprising twists and financial impacts.

The K-pop world is buzzing with drama as HYBE, the powerhouse agency behind BTS, faces a series of disputes with NewJeans, a popular girl group label. The conflict escalated when HYBE reported CEO Min Hee-Jin of its subsidiary label ADOR to the police for breach of trust. Min Hee-Jin denied allegations of attempting to break away from HYBE, leading to a public showdown. The tensions reached a peak when HYBE's shares plummeted, wiping out a staggering $1.2 billion in market value.

Amidst the chaos, Ador CEO Min Hee-jin described the conflict as the 'worst experience' of her life, highlighting the intensity of the power struggle within the K-pop industry. Additionally, HYBE's new K-pop group, Illit, made headlines with their debut on March 25, adding a fresh twist to the ongoing saga. The internal strife between HYBE and ADOR has not only grabbed headlines but also had a significant financial impact, with HYBE's shares dropping by $873 million.

In a surprising turn of events, the conflict between HYBE and NewJeans reflects the cut-throat nature of the K-pop business, where power struggles and rivalries are not uncommon. The behind-the-scenes drama sheds light on the complexities of managing top-tier K-pop groups and labels in a highly competitive industry. As the saga continues to unfold, fans and industry experts are closely watching to see how the situation between HYBE and NewJeans will ultimately unfold.

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K-pop giant HYBE shares take another hit as dispute with NewJeans ... (Yahoo Finance)

A South Korean music executive credited with creating popular K-pop group NewJeans denied allegations that she was trying to break her label away from HYBE, ...

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HYBE Reports NewJeans Label CEO Min Hee-Jin to Police as K ... (Billboard)

On April 25 KST, HYBE announced that the company will report CEO Min Hee-Jin of its subsidiary label ADOR to police for a breach of trust and other related ...

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K-pop agency Hybe's dispute with NewJeans label wipes out $1.2 ... (The Straits Times)

The BTS manager is fighting with Ador, its label behind popular girl group NewJeans. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Ador CEO calls conflict with HYBE 'worst experience of my life' (koreatimes)

Min Hee-jin, CEO of Ador, a sublabel of K-pop giant HYBE, reiterated her denial Friday of allegations that she and her aides attempted to usurp control of ...

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HYBE, the agency behind BTS, files complaint against subsidiary ... (CNA)

The complaint was filed on Thursday (Apr 25) at a Seoul police station.

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Ador CEO Min Hee-jin claims Hybe's new K-pop group Illit are ... (The Star Online)

Illit made its debut on March 25, and is made up members aged between 16 and 20.

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'HYBE mistreated NewJeans': Ador CEO (Korea Times)

Min Hee-jin, CEO of girl group NewJeans' agency Ador, has claimed that she received a series of unfair demands in relation to the group's debut from parent ...

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K-pop giant HYBE shares take another hit as dispute with NewJeans ... (Reuters.com)

A South Korean music executive credited with creating popular K-pop group NewJeans denied allegations that she was trying to break her label away from HYBE, ...

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K-Pop Agency Hybe's Internal Strife Wipes Out $873 Million (Yahoo Tech)

(Bloomberg) -- Hybe Co.'s shares tumbled Friday as internal strife between the K-pop giant and ADOR, the Hybe-owned label behind popular girl group NewJeans ...

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Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad (The Business Times)

DONNING hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform into a smartphone camera as they ...

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K-pop agency Hybe files legal complaint against Ador CEO Min Hee ... (The Straits Times)

Hybe also claimed that Ms Min had been inappropriately “coached” by a shaman while leading Ador. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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NewJeans debut was postponed because of Min Hee-jin's ambitions ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

HYBE denied claims that a delay of NewJeans' debut was due to its own broken promises, citing Min Hee-Jin's personal ambitions as the source.

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Hybe refutes allegations raised by sublabel head in ongoing dispute (koreatimes)

Hybe, the largest K-pop company in South Korea, on Friday countered the latest allegations raised by the head of its sublabel ADOR suspected of plotting to ...

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HYBE Releases New Detailed Statement As Refutation Of ADOR ... (soompi)

HYBE has released a new statement in response to the press conference held by ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Previously on April 25, HYBE shared a short response to ...

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#Showbiz: K-pop giant HYBE shares take another hit as dispute with ... (New Straits Times Online)

SEOUL: A South Korean music executive credited with creating popular K-pop group NewJeans denied allegations that she was trying to break her label away ...

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NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop world (BBC News)

The infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.

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HYBE responds to ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin's press conference in ... (allkpop)

Read HYBE's detailed statement addressing the matters below. "Hello. This is HYBE. We would like to clarify some points in response to the remarks made by ...

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