HYBE to Appeal Dismissal of Charges Against Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin

HYBE has announced its intention to appeal the dismissal of charges against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, who was recently cleared of breach of trust allegations.

On the 15th, HYBE stated, "We are preparing to file an objection with the prosecution regarding the police's decision not to forward the breach of trust case against Min Hee-jin and others, which we raised last year."

They continued, "Following the police investigation, new developments have arisen, including NewJeans members declaring contract terminations. Numerous new pieces of evidence have been submitted in related trials, and the court expressed serious concern over Min's actions. The appellate court (Seoul High Court) determined that Min is intentionally undermining the integrated structure that underpins the exclusive contract. We intend to contest the decision not to forward the case during the objection process."

Additionally, they noted, "In July of last year, Min Hee-jin filed complaints against five HYBE executives for obstruction of business and violations of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation), which were also dismissed by the authorities. We inform you that all lawsuits and accusations filed without clear grounds by Min against HYBE and its affiliates' employees have been dismissed."

Previously, Min Hee-jin's side reported that "The police investigation, which lasted over a year following HYBE's accusation of breach of trust against Min in April last year, concluded with no recognition of Min's illegality, and both cases filed by HYBE on the 15th were dismissed as 'not guilty.'"

Below is HYBE's full statement.

HYBE wishes to inform you.

We are preparing to file an objection with the prosecution regarding the police's decision not to forward the breach of trust case against Min Hee-jin and others, which we raised last year.

Following the police investigation, new developments have arisen, including NewJeans members declaring contract terminations. Numerous new pieces of evidence have been submitted in related trials, and the court expressed serious concern over Min's actions. The appellate court (Seoul High Court) determined that Min is intentionally undermining the integrated structure that underpins the exclusive contract. We intend to contest the decision not to forward the case during the objection process.

Furthermore, the authorities dismissed the complaints Min Hee-jin filed in July last year against five HYBE executives for obstruction of business and violations of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation). The authorities found that HYBE's claims were not considered false, were in the public interest, and that the KakaoTalk conversations were obtained lawfully during the internal audit process.

We also inform you that all lawsuits and accusations filed without clear grounds by Min against HYBE and its affiliates' employees have been dismissed.

▲ The case where Min Hee-jin accused Belift Lab executives and creative directors of defamation and false accusation ▲ The case where Team Bunnies accused Belift Lab executives of violating the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation) ▲ The case where Shin Woo-seok, CEO of Dolphin Kidnapping Group, accused current ADOR executives of violating the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation) have all been dismissed or dropped.

Thank you.

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This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jang Inyoung