Overview

• Korean police concluded on July 15 that Min Hee-jin committed no breach of trust during her tenure at ADOR and declined to refer her case to prosecutors.
• HYBE announced it will appeal the police decision, extending the legal battle over control of its ADOR subsidiary.
• The investigation originated from an internal audit in April 2024 after HYBE accused Min of attempting to seize ADOR control through a third-party investor.
• A court injunction issued earlier this year continues to require NewJeans to honor their ADOR contracts and face damages for any unauthorized activities.
• The dispute underscores deepening conflicts over corporate governance and artist management within the global K-pop industry.