The group NewJeans is facing its biggest crisis since debuting.
The ultimatum to "reinstate former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin" has been dismissed, and both HYBE and Min Hee-jin are engaged in a war of words, claiming they are both acting in the best interest of NewJeans. Meanwhile, time has seemingly stopped for NewJeans, with fan meetings and album production indefinitely postponed. What decision will NewJeans ultimately make? On the 25th, HYBE and Ador held a board meeting, promising to reappoint Min Hee-jin as an inside director and to commit to producing NewJeans for the remaining five years of their contract. However, NewJeans' demand for Min Hee-jin's return was not accepted.
In response, Min Hee-jin stated that describing the situation as a "proposed compromise" is a play on words, asserting, "I strongly demand to return to my position as CEO for the normal performance of NewJeans."
In a media interview, she revealed, "HYBE said, 'We’ll give you money to leave,' but I refused because money wasn’t the objective. The essence of the situation is a public execution against a subsidiary president who openly went against the mood of the parent company," adding, "NewJeans is my child born from my mind and heart. Fan meetings have been canceled and album work has been halted due to HYBE's interference."
Amidst this, NewJeans has repeatedly expressed their confusion. Minji shared on the 25th, "It’s a night full of thoughts. I always feel encouraged looking at our Bunnies. Always take care of yourself and fill your mind with good thoughts. Bye," leaving a poignant message.
Following Ador's declaration of 'no reinstatement for CEO Min Hee-jin,' recent photos and videos shared on NewJeans’ official account have raised concerns as Hanni's presence has been noticeably absent.
Regardless, the key lies with NewJeans. Industry speculation is rife about whether they will take legal action against HYBE, including a request for suspension of their exclusive contract, and return to Min Hee-jin, or choose to remain with HYBE, satisfied with her producing. All eyes are on their next move.
source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004197515
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