NewJeans' Involvement In ADOR's Statement Accusing ILLIT Of Plagiarism Sparks Chaos

ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin is sparking mixed reactions after alleging that NewJeans had blessed her to release her controversial statement.

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On April 22, Min Hee Jin responded to allegations that she had tried to force HYBE into selling its stake in ADOR.

Netizens React To Min Hee Jin’s Explosive Statement Regarding HYBE Fallout

In a fiery statement, Min Hee Jin alleged that HYBE was manipulating the media to tarnish her name after the CEO had taken exception to ILLIT’s alleged plagiarism of NewJeans.

ADOR has expressed its objections to HYBE regarding BeLift Lab copying NewJeans, as well as successive issues regarding HYBE’s treatment of NewJeans. But HYBE did not acknowledge BeLift Lab’s mistake, was busy making excuses, and bought time while putting off giving us an answer.

Then today, on April 22, 2024, HYBE revealed that they are planning on taking steps to fire CEO Min Hee Jin, sparking concerns that HYBE is planning on destroying ADOR’s value. At the same time, HYBE is attempting to use the media to tarnish Min Hee Jin’s name with ridiculous allegations of her trying to steal from HYBE.

— ADOR

Min Hee Jin then revealed that the statement was released after discussing with NewJeans.

As time passes, there is a chance that fans and the public’s misunderstanding will grow larger. Therefore, ADOR has opted to release this statement at this time, after discussing it with our lawyers and NewJeans. We hope that, through this, HYBE and BeLift Lab will acknowledge their mistakes, respect the cultural achievements of others, and (rather than plagiarize) add to Korea’s entertainment industry through hard work and creativity.

— ADOR

Netizens

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“Why are people claiming she’s using NewJeans as a shield? If the group blessed the statement, then it means the members agree with it.”
“She may have had to talk about NewJeans because she wants NewJeans’ fans to agree with her.”
“It’s funny that she’s using NewJeans as a shield in her fight, lol. Even if she did discuss it with them, had she really cared about them like daughters, there is no way she would’ve done something like this.”
“Is she saying that NewJeans agreed to it? I mean, even after the FIFTY FIFTY situation?”
“It’s all good if Min Hee Jin manages to win this, but if she gets canceled, so will NewJeans.”

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“Aren’t NewJeans members still super young? How can she use them as shields?”
“If she really did care about NewJeans, shouldn’t she have stopped the group from being involved? WTF, lol.”
“Did she really use minors as her shield?”
“She shouldn’t have used the members to shield herself…”
“Let NewJeans go. If NewJeans stays with HYBE, then everything will be ok. Min Hee Jin will be the only one to be ruined.”

What are your thoughts?

Source: theqoo