Amidst the escalating controversy between CEO Min Hee-jin of ADOR agency and HYBE, Zico of KOZ Entertainment, a HYBE subsidiary, seems to be staying away from the drama. On the afternoon of April 25, Min Hee-jin conducted a press conference to address the allegations from HYBE, where she revealed her dissatisfaction with the music label and its founder Bang Si Hyuk.
HYBE earlier disclosed evidence in regard to Min Hee-jin’s purported plans to separate ADOR from its parent company, which included plans related to BTS’s military service and a suspected plot to take over management rights.
Hence, HYBE announced its intention to take legal action against Min Hee-jin, stating they have ample evidence to support their claims.
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During her emotional address, Min Hee-jin involved various prominent names from the industry including BTS, ILLIT, GFriend, LE SSERAFIM, and Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment. These revelations have captured the industry’s attention, leaving many, including employees of KOZ Entertainment, to watch the events unfold.
A teaser image for a collaborative single between Zico and BLACKPINK’s Jennie was due to be released at 4 p.m. (KST); however, it was postponed, presumably overshadowed by the proceedings of Min Hee-jin’s press conference. The anticipated single is set to be released on April 26.
In contrast to the postponement, a dance challenge video featuring Zico and ILLIT surfaced during the press conference, adding irony to the situation given that ILLIT is currently embroiled in Min Hee-jin’s allegations of copying NewJeans.
The video of ILLIT dancing with Zico in the midst of company disputes certainly caught the public’s eye.
Min Hee-jin, while reflecting on her past comments on ILLIT, firmly stated, “I didn’t belittle ILLIT. The adults are responsible for this issue. I specifically mentioned ILLIT because they extensively replicated our production model.”
Source: K14
FAQ Section
- Who is Min Hee-jin?
- Min Hee-jin is the CEO of ADOR, an agency that manages the K-pop girl group NewJeans.
- What is the controversy between ADOR and HYBE?
- The controversy involves HYBE accusing Min Hee-jin of planning to separate ADOR from HYBE, discussing BTS’s military service, and plotting to take over the management rights.
- What was delayed as a result of Min Hee-jin’s press conference?
- The release of a teaser image for Zico and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s collaboration single was delayed due to the press conference.
- Which artist collaborated with Zico on a dance challenge video?
- Zico collaborated with ILLIT, a fellow HYBE artist, on a dance challenge video.
- When is Zico and Jennie’s collaboration single expected to be released?
- The collaboration single between Zico and Jennie is expected to be released on April 26.
Conclusion
While the ADOR-HYBE legal drama continues to dominate headlines, it seems that life within HYBE associated artists, such as Zico, moves forward with planned projects albeit with some minor disruptions. The scheduled release of Zico and Jennie’s single shows that the entertainment industry often perseveres through its controversies, focusing on delivering art and performance to the awaiting fans. This resilience demonstrates the compartmentalization often required in the face of corporate disputes and the commitment to artistic ventures that entertainers maintain.