HYBE Subsidiary Source Music Sues Min Heejin for Defamation

Source Music, a subsidiary of HYBE, has sued ADOR CEO Min Heejin for defamation, business obstruction, and insult, alleging that she made false statements about the company and its artists. HYBE and its subsidiary BELIFT LAB have also filed lawsuits against Min Heejin, accusing her of defamation and business obstruction, respectively. The legal dispute has had a significant impact on the artists involved, with both LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT facing online harassment. The outcome of the lawsuits could have major implications for the future of both HYBE and ADOR.

Source Music Sues ADOR CEO Min Heejin for Damages

On July 15, Source Music, the agency behind K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, filed a lawsuit against ADOR CEO Min Heejin seeking 500 million won (approximately $400,000) in damages for defamation, business obstruction, and insult. The lawsuit alleges that Min Heejin made false statements about Source Music and its artists, which caused significant damage to the company’s reputation and business operations.

Source Music’s Allegations

Source Music’s lawsuit centers on three main claims:

• Min Heejin falsely claimed that she personally scouted the members of NewJeans. In reality, several NewJeans members were previously trainees at Source Music.
• Min Heejin broke a promise to debut NewJeans as HYBE’s first girl group. Instead, HYBE debuted LE SSERAFIM as its first girl group.
• Min Heejin falsely accused Source Music of neglecting the NewJeans members. Source Music maintains that it provided proper training and support to the NewJeans members.

Theqoo Community’s Reaction

Theqoo, a popular Korean online community, has been closely following the legal battle between Min Heejin and HYBE. The community is known for its strong support of Min Heejin, and many members have expressed outrage over the lawsuits against her. Some members have even called for boycotts of Source Music and LE SSERAFIM.

Impact on LE SSERAFIM

It is important to note that theqoo community’s calls for boycotts of LE SSERAFIM are misguided and harmful. LE SSERAFIM’s members are innocent bystanders in this legal battle and should not be subjected to abuse or harassment.

Min Heejin’s Press Conference

In a recent press conference, Min Heejin addressed the ongoing legal battle and the impact it has had on LE SSERAFIM and other artists. She revealed that both LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT have been subjected to malicious online comments and attacks for over two months, particularly on YouTube. This online harassment has caused significant distress to the members of both groups.

Legal Actions by Source Music and BELIFT LAB

In response to the ongoing online harassment, Source Music and BELIFT LAB have taken legal action against the perpetrators. They have also vowed to continue protecting their artists and taking all necessary measures to combat online abuse.

A Complex and Ongoing Legal Battle

The legal battle between Min Heejin and HYBE is complex and multifaceted. It involves allegations of defamation, business obstruction, breach of trust, and embezzlement. The outcome of the lawsuits could have significant implications for the future of both ADOR and HYBE.

NewJeans’ Absence from the HYBE Exhibition at the GRAMMY Museum

NewJeans’ absence from the “HYBE: We Believe In Music” exhibition at the GRAMMY Museum has ignited discussions about their role within HYBE Corporation and the potential impact of the ongoing legal dispute between ADOR and HYBE on their future.

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