Davolink’s CEO, Park Jung Kyu, says he met Min Hee Jin in September 2024 to discuss a secret plan to take NewJeans away from ADOR. While Min denies any undercover rendezvous, Park says they chatted for hours, plotting how to move the group under Davolink. He even revealed that Min proposed a 5 billion KRW investment in the girl group, an offer he turned down over potential risks.
Davolink chairman admits discussing poaching NewJeans with ex-Ador CEO Min Hee-jin https://t.co/WU37CfMkET #NewJeans #뉴진스 #버니즈 #bunnies #어도어 #ADOR #민희진 #MinHeejin #다보링크 #하이브 #HYBE
— KpopHerald (@Kpop_Herald) January 9, 2025
Ten Asia revealed that, if this were true, Min’s actions could constitute a major breach of trust, especially since she was still an internal director at HYBE’s ADOR during those secret talks. In their talks, she supposedly outlined strategies to push the group out of HYBE’s ADOR, fueling speculation that corporate laws may have been violated. As a result, HYBE filed a complaint, apparently furious at the situation.
Dispatch reveals link between Min Heejin and DAVOLINK + contact with NewJeans members before the contract terminationhttps://t.co/uccQBx4CDM pic.twitter.com/TuEv8LQyeK
— pannchoa (@pannchoa) December 2, 2024
For now, Min insists the secret meeting never happened, calling Park’s statements pure fabrication. Yet HYBE’s legal team seems confident, hinting at solid evidence to back their claims. If Min’s actions are proven, she might face serious legal trouble. Yet, the real question remains: will NewJeans survive this drama surrounding their CEO Min Hee Jin, and HYBE, the company they left last year?
