New K-Drama Is So Similar To Min Hee Jin’s Story With HYBE It’s Becoming A Hot Topic
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.
An upcoming GENIE TV drama is catching everyone’s attention for its uncanny parallels to one of K-Pop’s biggest controversies: Min Hee Jin’s high-profile fallout with HYBE and ADOR.
The show is called Namib and its storyline centers on a talented producer’s rise and fall. Certain similarities have fans speculating about its possible connection to the real-life drama that shook the industry.
The series follows Kang Soo Hyun (played by Go Hyun Jung), a celebrated music producer known for her unique approach to creating idols. Despite her success, she is unexpectedly let go from Pandora Entertainment, forcing her to pick up the pieces and start over.
At home Kang is the backbone of her family, while her husband, Shim Joon Seok (Yoon Sang Hyun), manages their household and cares for their son, who lost his hearing in an accident. As Kang tries to make a comeback, she takes on Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeo Un), a trainee burdened with years of failure and family debt, sparking a new journey for them both.
ENA drama <#Namib> #Ryeoun still cuts, broadcast on December 23. pic.twitter.com/ltDTkhHVvc
— K-Drama Casting (@kdramacasting) November 18, 2024
The plot bears an undeniable resemblance to the recent struggles of Min Hee Jin, according to netizens. Once a powerhouse at HYBE, Min played a key role in rebranding the company and launching NewJeans under ADOR, where she was the CEO.
However, internal clashes led to her dismissal in mid-2024, though she remained a producer for the group until resigning entirely later that year. Min has publicly opposed her removal, calling it a violation of agreements, and her battle with HYBE’s leadership has been a focal point in industry conversations.
While the K-Drama adds fictional twists, such as family struggles and mentor-protégé dynamics, fans can’t ignore the striking similarities. The upcoming series has already become a hot topic, with viewers eager to see if it dives deeper into themes that mirror the K-Pop world’s most talked-about feud. Namib will air on December 23!
