Min Hee Jin Exits ADOR and HYBE: A Shocking Revelation in K-Pop’s Management Saga!

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves across the K-Pop industry, Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, has officially announced her resignation from HYBE and ADOR following a turbulent five-year tenure marked by internal strife. On November 20th KST, she issued a compelling statement detailing the circumstances surrounding her departure.

Min’s exit comes after a prolonged and contentious dispute with HYBE, which escalated after an illegal audit was conducted in April. In her statement, she expressed her deep frustration, stating, “Today, I have terminated the shareholders’ agreement with HYBE and resigned from my position as an internal director at ADOR.” Her decision follows months of attempts to restore ADOR to its former glory amidst grave challenges.

Highlighting the complexities of the situation, Min revealed her determination to protect the girl group NewJeans during this chaotic period. “I hoped HYBE would acknowledge its mistakes,” she said, adding that she has been diligently working to address the damage done to ADOR's internal environment.

According to Min, instead of taking responsibility, HYBE resorted to “fabricating baseless falsehoods,” overshadowing their own missteps. She vehemently criticized their handling of the situation, deeming it a “reckless and unprecedented act of foolishness.”

Furthermore, she asserted that her whistleblowing efforts had unveiled HYBE’s alleged deception. “I never expected them to repent, but I did hope for some basic human decency—a belief that now seems naive,” Min lamented.

Min Hee Jin's resignation is significant not only for her but for the entire K-Pop landscape, as she has been a key player since joining HYBE as Chief Brand Officer in 2019 and later becoming the CEO of ADOR in 2021. Under her leadership, NewJeans emerged as a fresh force in the industry, gaining rapid popularity.

The timing of Min's departure is particularly noteworthy given the news that NewJeans issued a notice to ADOR just days prior, on November 13th, demanding her reinstatement and the normalization of operations. They also hinted at potentially terminating their contracts if their requests were not met, intensifying the drama surrounding her exit.

As the situation unfolds, the implications of Min’s departure remain to be seen. She ended her statement by emphasizing, “No single individual’s malicious actions should tarnish the essence of an industry. It was truly deplorable.”

This shocking chapter adds to the growing narrative of corporate drama in the K-Pop world, leaving fans and industry insiders on edge. What does the future hold for Min Hee Jin, NewJeans, and HYBE? Only time will tell in this unfolding saga that already promises to become a historic chapter in K-Pop's ongoing evolution.