HYBE’s Statement After Min Hee Jin’s Resignation Sparks Public Outrage
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.
On November 20, 2024, Min Hee Jin announced her resignation from her roles as ADOR’s internal director and as part of HYBE, citing significant conflicts with the company. In a detailed statement, she expressed disappointment with HYBE’s actions, which she claimed violated their shareholder agreement, leading to the downfall of ADOR.
In response to the resignation, ADOR released an official statement the same day, expressing regret over what they deemed a unilateral decision by Min Hee Jin. They assured the public that their focus remains on supporting NewJeans and helping the group grow and develop further.
HYBE Gives Statement On Min Hee Jin’s Resignation And NewJeans’ Future With The Company
However, public sentiment has seemingly leaned strongly in favor of Min Hee Jin.
Fans and netizens have criticized HYBE for their alleged mishandling of the situation and their perceived lack of accountability. Online discussions quickly went viral, with many expressing frustration over ADOR’s response and urging HYBE to take responsibility for the controversy.
Here are some of the trending comments from a post on TheQoo, where netizens reacted strongly to ADOR’s statement.
- “Go ahead and throw a tantrum like a maniac.”
- “Yeah, you better get ready to respond to the content certification document.”
- “Counterfeit or not, apologize with your life, you f*ckers”
- “Ju Young, don’t you get tired of lying every time you open your mouth?”
- “One-sided? LOL.”
- “Here’s a statement from Habung Entertainment~”
- “Stop acting crazy and quit the reverse-viral nonsense, you lunatics!”