Ador CEO Min Hee-jin faced reporters' questions as she left Yongsan Police Station in Seoul on July 9 after being questioned about a breach of trust allegation. Despite her desire to reconcile with Hybe, the parent company's anger remains strong as its subsidiary labels continue to take legal action against Min. Source Music, the Hybe music label behind K-pop girl band Le Sserafim, filed a lawsuit against Min for defamation, obstruction of business, and insult, seeking damages of around 5 billion won. The lawsuit was prompted by Min's comments that allegedly caused harm to Le Sserafim by spreading rumors and malicious comments. In addition to Source Music's lawsuit, Belift Lab, the agency for the girl group Illit, also filed criminal and civil lawsuits against Min for obstruction of business and defamation. These legal challenges stem from Min's previous allegations made during a press conference in April. Despite these legal battles, there is speculation that the true motive behind the lawsuits is to remove Min from her position, as her dismissal could prevent her from exercising her put option, valued at nearly 100 billion won. However, legal experts suggest that it would be challenging to dismiss Min unless the court finds a breach of duty as alleged in the criminal cases filed by Hybe and Belief Lab.
Ador CEO Min Hee-jin faced reporters' questions as she left Yongsan Police Station in Seoul on July 9 after being questioned about a breach of trust allegation. Despite her desire to reconcile with Hybe, the parent company's anger remains strong as its subsidiary labels continue to take legal action against Min. Source Music, the Hybe music label behind K-pop girl band Le Sserafim, filed a lawsuit against Min for defamation, obstruction of business, and insult, seeking damages of around 5 billion won. The lawsuit was prompted by Min's comments that allegedly caused harm to Le Sserafim by spreading rumors and malicious comments. In addition to Source Music's lawsuit, Belift Lab, the agency for the girl group Illit, also filed criminal and civil lawsuits against Min for obstruction of business and defamation. These legal challenges stem from Min's previous allegations made during a press conference in April. Despite these legal battles, there is speculation that the true motive behind the lawsuits is to remove Min from her position, as her dismissal could prevent her from exercising her put option, valued at nearly 100 billion won. However, legal experts suggest that it would be challenging to dismiss Min unless the court finds a breach of duty as alleged in the criminal cases filed by Hybe and Belief Lab.