Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Is Min Hee-jin's $18 million olive branch worth anything to HYBE?

Min Hee-jin, the architect behind NewJeans, has once again upended the script with a proposal to give up a 25.6 billion won payday if HYBE drops all ongoing lawsuits involving her and the girl group.

2026-02-27

Min Hee-jin holds 6-minute press conference, offers to forgo $17.7M payment if HYBE drops lawsuits

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin proposed that HYBE drop all ongoing lawsuits involving her and its girl group NewJeans in exchange for her forgoing the 25.6 billion won ($17.7 million) payment from the company.

2026-02-25

Min Hee-jin offers to give up 25.6 billion won if HYBE drops all lawsuits — as it happened

Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR who oversaw the debut of girl group NewJeans, will hold a press conference at 1:45 p.m. this afternoon. Stay with us here for live updates

2026-02-25

Min Hee-jin to hold news conference Wednesday to address court victory against HYBE

Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR who oversaw the debut of the girl group NewJeans, will hold a news conference on Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. to address her recent court victory against HYBE, her current agency said.

2026-02-25

ADOR ex-CEO Min Hee-jin to unveil new plans on Thursday

Embattled former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin is set to unveil her new plans Thursday morning.

2026-02-04