Min Hee Jin Answers Whether She Still Thinks ILLIT Plagiarized Amid Compromise Offer
Min Hee Jin answered if she still felt ILLIT had plagiarized.
On May 31, Min Hee Jin spoke with the media after a month since her explosive press conference. The interview comes just a day after Min Hee Jin won her legal battle against HYBE.
On this day, Min Hee Jin was asked if she still felt ILLIT had plagiarized. Previously, Min Hee Jin revealed that a point of contention with HYBE was over the group copying NewJeans. At the time, Min Hee Jin revealed that plagiarizing NewJeans would saturate the market and strip the group of its uniqueness.
Min Hee Jin answered the question tentatively, stating that she didn’t want to hurt ILLIT members further.
I am a consistent person; there isn’t any reason why I would suddenly change my mind. But like I said before, I don’t want to talk about members anymore because the more I talk about it, the more uncomfortable they (ILLIT) will be.
— Min Hee Jin
Min Hee Jin was also asked if she would continue to bring up issues at the company. The CEO responded to the question, stating that although she didn’t look for fights, she felt a healthy discourse was important.
As for bringing up issues, I think that it is always necessary to have issues called out in a healthy way. And the court has acknowledged this was necessary. So, if there is another reason for me to bring something up, I will.
— Min Hee Jin
Meanwhile, Min Hee Jin revealed that she hoped that she and HYBE could come to a compromise, stating that it was best for all parties involved if they put this chapter behind them.
