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 Seon Jeong Shin promoted to President of HYBE’s BIGHIT MUSIC, the label home of BTS and Tomorrow x Together Exec is credited with playing an 'instrumental' role in the creation and early success of BTS.
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
Analysis News HYBE wants to change fan culture in US, Latin music, and 4 other things we learned on the company’s latest earnings call Fun fact: Less than a third of HYBE's recorded music revenue comes from streaming
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
Analysis News From Ed Sheeran’s copyright appeal win to the asset-backed securities boom… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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 SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man debuts new agency, A2O Entertainment Lee left SM Entertainment last year amid a power struggle, and is now returning to the pop music game with A2O Entertainment