News NewJeans respond to ADOR’s lawsuit: ‘We are likely to suffer even more harm in the future’ The ongoing dispute between ADOR and NewJeans is part of a larger internal conflict involving former ADOR CEO and creative director Min Hee-jin
Analysis News From ADOR’s NewJeans lawsuit to the biggest music deals of 2024… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News HYBE’s ADOR label files lawsuit over NewJeans deal dispute, says K-Pop group’s exclusive contract ‘cannot be unilaterally terminated’ 'With a heavy heart, we believe it is important to clarify any misunderstanding that the exclusive contract with the artist has been lawfully terminated'
News HYBE and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk under investigation by South Korea’s financial regulator over ‘secret’ shareholder contracts in IPO (report) HYBE allegedly made a nearly $340 million profit off an agreement with private equity firms that was apparently not disclosed to investors
Analysis News From Drake’s legal action to Spotify execs’ big cash-out… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News NewJeans just held a press conference to announce they’ve left HYBE’s ADOR… but the K-Pop giant says their deal is still ‘in full effect’ "Staying at the agency will only prolong our psychological pain and waste our time," group member Hanni said
News Min Hee-jin resigns as director of HYBE’s Ador label, as NewJeans threaten to walk away In a letter circulated to media, Min said she plans to hold HYBE accountable for what she called "illegal activities"
News HYBE’s Weverse Magazine issues statement distancing itself from controversial internal document HYBE's controversial "music industry report" was drawn up by Weverse Magazine's top editor
News HYBE’s revenue slides 2% in Q3 amid Olympics impact, internal challenges HYBE's concerts and recorded music revenues saw double-digit year-over-year declines
News Court dismisses former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin’s reinstatement bid amid HYBE leaked documents controversy Reacting to the court's decision, K-pop giant HYBE has praised the "wise ruling"
Analysis News HYBE’s CEO just issued an apology to K-Pop artists, fans and rival labels amid a torrent of controversies from leaked internal documents. What’s going on? Disparaging comments about certain K-pop stars have angered fans, while other revelations have piqued the interest of regulators
News HYBE label ADOR rejects Min Hee-jin’s reinstatement as CEO but offers to extend her board term HYBE is embroiled in an ongoing conflict with Min Hee-jin, ex-CEO of sub-label ADOR
News HYBE’s NewJeans fallout is getting tenser by the day, as new CEO says company ‘follows the rules and pursues precision management’ HYBE CEO addresses NewJeans ultimatum after shareholders meeting
News Min Hee-jin rejects NewJeans producer role after HYBE ousts her as ADOR CEO HYBE offered Min the role of NewJeans producer for the two-month remainder of her contract
News HYBE-owned label ADOR replaces CEO Min Hee-jin amid legal dispute HYBE suspects Min Hee-jin of attempting to seize control of subsidiary label ADOR.