ADOR's side claims Min Heejin 'promised compensation if they left HYBE' to NewJeans' parents

According to a recent report by Ilgan Sports, ADOR claimed that former ADOR CEO Min Heejin (currently CEO of OOAK Records) actively orchestrated the termination of NewJeans members' exclusive contracts from behind the scenes.

During the second hearing of the damages lawsuit held by the Seoul Central District Court on the 11th, ADOR argued:

"It is undeniable that Min Heejin violated her duty of loyalty as an internal director and her duty of care as a manager. She encouraged the termination of the exclusive contracts."

ADOR's side presented social media conversation logs from October 2024 as evidence, emphasizing:

"The conversations show Min Heejin telling the NewJeans members' parents, 'I will personally design a plan so you would not suffer financial disadvantages' and 'I will prepare compensation if you left HYBE.' This prove that she actively persuaded and planned the termination of the exclusive contracts."

ADOR's side also pointed out that Danielle's family member also played a key role in the process. They raised suspicions by stating:

"They played the most leading role among the parents who sided with Min Heejin's unlawful actions."

ADOR further questioned, "In fact, it is questionable whether this entire matter was carried out solely based on the NewJeans members' own decision-making," adding:

"It appears that Min Heejin actively guided the process and Danielle's family member played the role as mediators between Min Heejin and the parents, as well as between the members themselves."

Meanwhile, ADOR is currently pursuing a damages lawsuit against Danielle, her family member, and former CEO Min Heejin on grounds of violating the exclusive contract. They have since reduced their claim from 43.1 billion KRW to 33.09 billion KRW.

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Danielle's side counters ADOR: "With penalty fee nearly 100 billion KRW, what kind of agency would sign her?"

According to a recent report by Ilgan Sports, ADOR and former NewJeans' member Danielle's side have once again clashed sharply over the issue of her ability to pursue entertainment activities in the second hearing held by the Seoul Central District Court on the 11th.

ADOR initially filed a damages lawsuit worth 43.1 billion KRW against Danielle, her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin (currently CEO of OOAK Records) on grounds of violating the exclusive contracts. ADOR later reduced its claim against Danielle's side from 43.1 billion KRW to 33.09 billion KRW. ADOR's side emphasized:

"The defendant's side claims that this lawsuit has prevented Danielle from carrying out entertainment activities, but Danielle is completely free to promote as she wishes."

They added, "There is no reason for the plaintiff's side to block her activities. It's difficult to understand why they keep making such a claim." They also stated, "The plaintiff is requesting the payment of penalty fees and damages for breach of obligations that arose from Danielle's violations of her exclusive contract."

Danielle's side responded, "The plaintiff says Danielle is free to carry out entertainment activities, but the reality is completely different." They added:

"The total penalty amount requested by the plaintiff against Danielle is nearly 100 billion KRW. What kind of agency would sign and support an artist who is tied down by a lawsuit involving such amount of money?"

They continued, "This is effectively an attempt to completely block her from engaging in entertainment activities. To say she is free to work while pursuing such claims is extremely irresponsible."

They also added, "The plaintiff is dragging out the proceedings through evidence request and other measures while pursuing a lawsuit that is designed to harass Danielle. The longer this lawsuit drags on, the more the relationship of trust is being destroyed."

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DKB E-Chan announces sudden enlistment on June 23 ahead of his fancon

According to a recent report by Sports DongA, DKB's E-Chan is enlisting in the military.

On the 11th, his agency Brave Entertainment announced:

"E-Chan will enter a training center on June 23 to receive basic military training before fulfilling his national defense duty as an active-duty soldier in the military."

The agency added, "We ask for the understanding of BB, who may have been surprised by this sudden news." They continued:

"We also ask for your understandning that, due to his enlistment, he will be unable to participate in the '2026 DKB FAN-CON <BLACK OUT> ENCORE' scheduled for July."

E-Chan plans to enlist quietly without any official event on the day of his enlistment. The agency requested fans to refrain from visiting the site to prevent safety incidents. They also said, "We ask for your unchanging love and warm support so that E-Chan can faithfully fulfill his duty and return in good health."

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GOT7 Bambam: "Since that time in 2024, home feels like hell"

According to a recent report by Herald Muse, GOT7's Bambam has raised concerns after leaving an emotional message.

On the 11th, Bambam wrote in English on his personal social media account:

"2024. Nothing has been the same since then. I thought it would be okay, but I've only been running away. People wished for my happiness, but they never stopped asking for more. People made what was right feel wrong."

He continued:

"Home feels like hell. Brainwashed. Struggle behind every smile. Given signs, but no one was willing to see them. It's just too late to repair. I need home."

In response to his sudden emotional post, fans are leaving supportive messages like "Is something wrong?", "Please take good care of yourself," and "Fans are always on your side."

Meanwhile, Bambam, who is from Thailand, debuted in 2014 as a member of GOT7. He has also been actively promoting as a solo artist.

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Kim Heechul reveals his dating history: "My first relationship was with an older woman I met at a nightclub"

According to a recent report by MyDaily, Super Junior's Kim Heechul openly shared stories from his past relationships on the preview of JTBC's new reality show 'Love War' that was released on the 11th.

Set to air on the 23rd, 'Love War' is a show where stars with rich dating experiences like Lee Hyori, Seo Janghoon, and Kim Heechul observe couples on the brink of breaking up and discuss whether they should stay together or part ways.

As the three hosts share their own honest thoughts and experiences, the show is expected to reveal not only the stories of the featured couples, but also the hosts' personal views on relationships.

In the preview, Kim Heechul joked, "I'm an idol, so I don't really know much about dating and stuff," but later abandoned his idol image and began making blunt remarks.

He bluntly advised, "Try kissing each other once," and even shocked viewers by revealing stories he had never publicly discussed before:

"My first relationship with an older woman I met at a nightclub."

He further reminisced, "I was so happy when the Noona I dated paid for my PC Bang bills," and added, "Just thinking about going to see my girlfriend made my heart flutter from the moment I grabbed the steering wheel." He described what he was like when he was deeply in love, saying:

"Even when I was busy, I'd somehow find a way to text her something like, 'I'm about to start filming now.'"

Reacting to Kim Heechul's unfiltered dating stories, Lee Hyori joked, "It seems like his ex-girlfriend was a leader of a certain girl group," before adding, "This is great. We're gonna reveal everything and get you into a scandal," sending the studio into laughter.

JTBC's 'Love War' will premiere on Tuesday, the 23rd, at 8.50 PM (KST).

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Former U-KISS member Eli announces remarriage 6 years after divorce

According to a recent report by MTN, Eli (35, real name Kim Kyungjae), a former member of U-KISS, has announced that he is getting remarried.

On the 11th, Eli posted wedding photos on his social media along with the caption, "The past six years have been some of the most challenging and transformative years of my life," adding:

"Along the way, I was blessed to have met a wonderful woman who brought understanding, happines, and peace into my life."

He continued, "Her patience and support have helped me navigate some of the hardest times and have made the good moments even more meaningful," and added:

"I'm grateful to share that I have found the person I will be sharing the rest of my life with."

He also wrote, "To everyone who has supported me over the years, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whether you supported me through UKISS, friendship, prayer, or simple words of encouragement, your kindness has carried me through more than you may ever realize."

Meanwhile, Eli debuted in 2008 as a member of U-KISS. In 2014, he married Ji Yeonsoo, a former racing model who is 11 years older than him. The couple had a son together, but they divorced in 2020. The two later drew significant attention in 2022 by appearing on TV Chosun's 'We Got Divorced 2.'

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"The shaman conversations proven to be true" ... Min Heejin completely defeated in criminal lawsuit battle against HYBE executives

According to Sports Kyunghyang, former ADOR CEO Min Heejin has lost all major criminal complaints she filed against HYBE and BELIFT LAB executives. The prosecution ruled in favor of HYBE regarding allegations of spreading false information, illegal surveillance, and plagiarism raised by Min Heejin, stating ther her claims 'cannot be viewed as false or constitute a justified exercises of authority.'

On the 10th Kyunghyang Shinmun reported that on May 27, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office dismissed all complaints filed by Min Heejin against six HYBE executives, including former CEO Park Jiwon, and four BELIFT LAB executives, including CEO Kim Taeho.

The prosecutors sided with HYBE on the highly controversial 'shaman-based management' allegations. They determined that the contents released by HYBE were not false. During the investigation process, KakaoTalk messages were reportedly confirmed showing Min Heejin discussing ADOR's management issues with a shaman on multiple occasions. The prosecutors concluded that while the phrase 'shaman-based management' was somewhat exaggerated, it was difficult to view it as 'false information' that contitutes defamation.

The prosecutors also rejected Min Heejin's allegation that HYBE ilegally accessed her emails and her close associate's messenger accounts, which she had claimed as a violation of Information and Communications Network Laws. The prosecutors determined that HYBE's action fell within its lawful audit authority, citing she had signed the security agreements and personal information consent forms when she joined ADOR. In particular, the prosecutors reportedly confirmed that former VP Lee Sangwoo voluntarily provided his password, further weakening the 'illegal surveillance' claim.

Min Heejin's claim that ILLIT had copied NewJeans also failed to persuade the prosecutors, citing the previous court ruling that stated, "There were some similarities, but it is difficult to consider it as a copy." As a result, BELIFT LAB's statement that argued, "ILLIT did not copy NewJeans," was recognized as an expression of opinion rather than defamation.

Ultimately, Min Heejin's attempt to overturn the police's previous decision not to refer the case to the prosecutors was unsuccessful. Previously, when the police decided in July of last year not to pursue charges against HYBE and BELIFT LAB executives, Min Heejin had filed an objection. However, even after supplementary investigations, the prosecutors did not change their conclusion, leaving the criminal lawsuit battle ending in a complete victory for HYBE.

However, the 25.5 billion KRW put-option lawsuit which Min Heejin won this February is based on entirely different legal standards. The main issue in that lawsuit is which party violated the shareholder agreement. Even if Min Heejin discussed management matters with a shaman or plotted independence plans, the court had previously ruled that her actions were not significant enough to terminate the shareholders' agreement.

HYBE is now expected to use the result of these cases as their ammunition in the ongoing put-option appeal trial. Meanwhile, Min Heejin's side is expected to counter that HYBE's obligation to pay for the shares according to the terms of the contracts still remains valid, regardless of the criminal findings.

In the end, the true winner and loser of this situation is expected to be determined only when the final ruling in the put-option lawsuit, which involves tens of billion KRW, is delivered.

COMMENTS:

1. [+87][-27] If she was going to fight, she should've just fought by herself. Why did she have to drag NewJeans into it? Even if she didn't mean to, she should've thought about those young girls' futures and stopped it all from happening.

2. [+86][-32] The girls' life are now ruined and it's all because of your greed.

3. [+44][-6] This nutcase is still making the news?ㅡㅡ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+21][-20] Let's be completely honest. Her story didn't add up and was weird from the very beginning. The reporters and public were taking her side only because it looked entertaining. Thanks to that, professionalism and basic etiquette in the K-pop industry have gone out the window now and a globally successful idol group with a bright future suffered serious damage. It's not just Min Heejin's fault. If only everyone had reacted with common sense when she was throwing tantrum, things wouldn't have ended up like this. The media and the public are also to blame here.

5. [+21][-18] Many of idol groups that could replace NewJeans have debuted by now.

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Red Velvet Seulgi's cousin, Youtuber Sukyzin, passes away in a sudden accident

According to an investigation by TV Report, Youtuber Sukyzin, who was known for her bright energy and also the cousin of Red Velvet's Seulgi, has passed away in a sudden accident.

On the 11th, a message left by a family member was posted on Sukyzin's Youtube channel. The writer, who introduced themselves as Sujin's cousin living in the United States, shared the news, "My heart is heavy to deliver this sudden and heartbreaking news to everyone who loved and supported Sujin," and added:

"Our lovely Sujin became a star in the sky on the June 7 due to a sudden accident. Her family and friends accompanied her on her final journey. We hope that the subscribers who cherished Sujin's channel will also send warm condolences and prayers as she takes her final journey."

 

Heartfelt messages from friends and acquaintances mourning her loss have also surfaced online. An acquaintance wrote, "I can't believe you've suddenly gone so far away. If we meet again in the next life, I want us to become even closer. I hope you go peacefully without any fear."

Sukyzin had previously gained public attention through videos and vlogs featuring her cousin, Red Velvet's Seulgi. The two were known for their particularly close bond. Moreover, Seulgi had also shown their close relationship by sharing photos they took on their trip to Kyoto, Japan, together.

It has been reported that Sukyzin experienced the heartbreaking loss of her older biological sister early in her childhood. It is known that Seulgi grew closer to her afterward, filling the void left by Sukyzin's older sister, making this news even more heartbreaking. In a recent video they filmed together, Seulgi showed the depth of their relationship by saying:

"I wanted to become your older sister."

Coming just two weeks after a video of Sukyzin laughing happily with Seulgi that was posted on May 29, this sudden news has led fans and subscribers to express their grief in the comments section of Sukyzin's channels, alongside with prayers for her peaceful rest.

COMMENTS:

1. [+365][-4] 'Sukyzin experienced the heartbreaking loss of her older biological sister early in her childhood' --> Her parents' hearts must be going through unimaginable painㅜ May she rest in peace.

2. [+269][-2] So her parents have lost both of their daughters? Whoa... I can't imagine what they must be feeling.

3. [+200][-2] Cousins who are close with each other are basically not any different from real sistersㅠ Stay strong, Seulgi.

4. [+21][-3] I've heard countless stories about how good Seulgi's personality is. She's one of the celebrities I personally wish nothing but the best for, so this is really heartbreaking to hear.

5. [+21][-0] This is so painful to hear. I can't imagine what her parents must feel like... It must be just as heartbreaking for Seulgi too.

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