Min Hee Jin Is Likened To “Queen Of Tears” Character Amid HYBE Fallout

Is this a case of life imitating art?

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.

ADOR‘s CEO Min Hee Jin is being compared to Moh Seul Hee, the infamous Queen Of Tears character.

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Min Hee Jin | JoongAng Ilbo

On April 22, it was reported that ADOR’s CEO was asked to step down after HYBE found evidence that the ADOR sublabel was attempting to leave HYBE.

HYBE Reportedly Requests ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin To Step Down Amid Power Struggle

The revelation has shocked the K-Pop industry since Min Hee Jin had been touted (by both HYBE and industry insiders) as the creative genius behind K-Pop stars NewJeans.

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NewJeans | Pinterest

Netizens reacted to the news, with many likening Min Hee Jin to Moh Seul Hee, one of the villains in the hit K-Drama, Queen Of Tears. In the K-Drama, Moh Seul Hee is seen attempting to steal Hong Hae In (actress Kim Ji Won)’s family fortune.

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Actress Lee Mi Sook plays the role of Moh Seul Hee | tvN

Netizens criticized Min Hee Jin and called her “Moh Seul Hee-Jin,” a play on the character’s name.

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  • “Moh Seul Hee Jin, LMAO.”
  • “Who said Moh Seul Hee Jin? F*cking insane.”
  • “Hee-fty Hee-fty (FIFTY FIFTY).”
  • “Crazy.”
  • “I think NewJeans is going to implode without Min Hee Jin.”
  • “But public reputations make or break idols. Who will support the group when she is acting like this?”

What are your thoughts?

Source: theqoo

HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin

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