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They are handing out QR codes and telling people when to shout them out.

They are offering to guide people even though RIIZE has nothing to do with HYBE artists.

Other KATSEYE fans have blocked them, even when they told them not to do this

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1. HYBE again

2. HYBoonies, are you guys crazy???

3. Why KATSEYE's fans of all the people...ㅋㅋ

4. What's wrong with them? Everyone connected to HYBE are crazy

5. Why aren't they supporting his solo debut instead? They are just tormenting RIIZE and their fans

6. Leave RIIZE alone

7. Change your fandom name

8. I was wondering who they were but turns out, they're from HYBE

9. Both the company and their fans are repulsive

10. Seriously, I'm scared that something happens

Quote from selfmate

LSM sends his farewells

How do you know LSM?

[Exclusive] Hani’s National Assembly Testimony Prompts International Agency to Reassess HYBE’s Sustainability Report

[BizHankook] It has been confirmed that AccountAbility, the global sustainability standards-setting organization, has launched an investigation into the potential discrepancies in HYBE’s sustainability management report. HYBE has been disclosing its sustainability management reports since 2022 after receiving certification from the Korea Management Certification Institute (KMR), and this investigation is focused on the re-verification of this certification. Currently, AccountAbility has requested a response from the Korea Management Certification Institute regarding the discrepancies in the report. Depending on the results of the investigation, the certification for HYBE’s sustainability management report by the Korea Management Certification Institute could be revoked.

#AccountAbility Investigates HYBE’s Sustainability Management Report

HYBE explicitly stated that it had been verified by the Korea Management Certification Institute when publishing its sustainability management report, and the verification standards applied were those set by AccountAbility. On June 28, HYBE voluntarily disclosed its 2023 sustainability management report.

Recently, it has been confirmed that AccountAbility has initiated an investigation into the possibility of a ‘discrepancy’ in HYBE’s sustainability management report. According to BizHankook’s investigation, AccountAbility received a complaint from stakeholders alleging that there was incorrect information, i.e., discrepancies, in HYBE's report and has begun an initial investigation, requesting a response from the certifying body, the Korea Management Certification Institute.

If AccountAbility concludes that there is incorrect information in HYBE’s sustainability management report, the report will be removed from AccountAbility’s list of certified reports, along with corrective actions for the errors.

In response, a representative from the Korea Management Certification Institute stated, "Recently, AccountAbility has requested us to provide a response on discrepancies in some parts of the sustainability report on behalf of stakeholders. Our verification team is currently reviewing the specific discrepancies raised by AccountAbility, including the verification process and the results."

This representative continued, “Since the disclosure of sustainability management reports is not mandatory, there will not be any legal penalties or audits simply because of incorrect information. If there are errors, we can request corrections and ask for a re-disclosure. However, the actions may vary depending on the severity of the issue. If the issue is serious enough to violate the certification level from AccountAbility, we can revoke the verification opinion.”

#Human Rights Violation Reporting Process Not Working?

According to BizHankook’s investigation, the part of HYBE’s sustainability management report that AccountAbility suspects might contain discrepancies relates to ‘human rights management.’ On October 15, during a National Assembly Environment and Labor Committee inspection, Kim Ju-young, the Chief Human Resources Officer of HYBE, provided an answer that did not align with the human rights violation reporting process stated in the sustainability management report.

According to the report, when a human rights violation, such as workplace harassment, is reported, the HYBE Human Rights Management team is supposed to investigate the report and share the progress and outcomes with the whistleblower. However, during the National Assembly inspection, Kim Ju-young stated that she first heard about the workplace harassment incident involving NewJeans member Hani from her parents on June 13. She requested to review CCTV footage, stating that the manager accused of the incident was not an Adore-affiliated manager but one from another company, and she asked the label to confirm whether the incident occurred. She concluded that the claims from both sides were conflicting.

Rep. Park Hong-bae of the Democratic Party asked Kim, "As the Chief HR Officer of HYBE, you tried to mediate, but the separate label (Belift Lab) did not respond. Does that make sense? Aren’t artists considered part of the team?"

In response, Kim Ju-young explained, "Our Respectful Conduct Code includes not only our employees but also our artists and external partners when working together." When Rep. Park asked again whether artists were considered part of the team, Kim Ju-young replied, "Broadly speaking, yes."

The statement from Belift Lab also contradicts the information in HYBE’s sustainability management report. On October 7, Belift Lab clarified that the manager accused of telling NewJeans member Hani to "ignore" the situation was affiliated with Belift Lab. The statement noted that Belift Lab had investigated the incident and conveyed this to the new Ador board members and NewJeans’ parents in a face-to-face meeting.

Earlier, a representative from the Korea Management Certification Institute mentioned that "the investigation is expected to take about a week, but if the responding company delays its reply, it could take longer."

Meanwhile, BizHankook reached out to HYBE for comment on the matter, but did not receive a response.

[단독] 하니 국감 증언 관련, 국제기관서 하이브 지속가능경영보고서 재검증 착수

인증기관 '어카운터빌리티', 보고서 내용과 처리과정 '불일치'에 조사…한국경영인증원 "조사 기간은 대략 1주일"

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"I will protect my idol... New Jeans fandom 'Bunnies' introduces AI monitoring system for responding to malicious comments."

The girl group New Jeans' fandom, Bunnies, revealed its self-made malicious comment monitoring system, announcing that it would take direct action against harmful posts. On the 14th, Team Bunnies stated through social media, "After reviewing many malicious posts sent by fans before and after the opening of the reporting site, we have handed them over to a law firm and are steadily proceeding with the legal process."

They also revealed that, as of now, about 7,000 malicious posts, including those on internet communities like DC Inside and TheQoo, as well as some malicious users who have continuously posted harmful content, have been confirmed to involve illegal acts such as spreading false information and defamation. Team Bunnies stated, "Although it may take time, we will continue monitoring and ensure that punishments are carried out. We have developed and introduced our own AI automatic monitoring system to collect evidence."

The program is said to work by setting and analyzing harmful keywords in advance on internet communities, and automatically analyzing whether the discovered problematic keywords are legally problematic.

Team Bunnies also expressed their full support for all decisions and actions of the five members of New Jeans, declaring that they would continue to stand with them.

Amidst recent publicized conflicts between New Jeans and their agency, Ador, fans, Bunnies, have been taking a more proactive stance in protecting the group. On the 22nd of last month, Team Bunnies announced that, although malicious posts targeting New Jeans were rapidly increasing, there had been no response from the agency, Ador, or Hybe. As a result, they decided to take direct action at the fan level. They also initiated a fundraising campaign to respond actively to defamation, false information, and malicious slander against New Jeans. This campaign raised over 50 million won within about 8 hours.

Additionally, Team Bunnies set up a dedicated reporting website for New Jeans, encouraging fans to submit their reports.

Meanwhile, on the 13th, New Jeans sent a certificate of content to their agency, Ador, demanding corrections for violations of their exclusive contract, and warning that they would terminate the contract if their demands were not accepted.

내 아이돌 내가 지킨다⋯ 뉴진스 팬덤 '버니즈' 악플 대응에 AI 모니터 시스템 도입

뉴진스 팬덤 버니즈 악플 모니터링 프로그램 도입 특정 키워드 검색 시 분석해 수집하는 시스템 버니즈 “뉴진스 멤버들 행보 전폭적으로 지지” [아시아타임즈=황수영 기자] 걸그룹 뉴진스의 팬덤 버니즈가 악성 게시물에 직접 대응하겠다며 자체 제작한 악플 모니터링 시스템을 공

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THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND UNIFICATION COMMITTEE MENTIONING HYBE TODAY

"This is Representative Park Hongbae of the Democratic Party of Korea.

Since the last National Assembly audit, in addition to the petition for a hearing on Coupang, there was another petition that gathered more than 50,000 signatures.

It is a petition requesting the Ministry of Employment and Labor to cancel its designation of HYBE as an "Top Company."

During the last National Assembly audit, I pointed out that there were issues with the Ministry of Employment and Labor's selection of HYBE as an outstanding employment company, and that it met the criteria for cancellation. I requested that the Ministry report back to my office on the matter. However, the Ministry responded that they would investigate after a complaint was raised and provide a report later.

Yet, to this day, no report has been provided.

Not only in our committee but also during the National Assembly audit of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee, internal documents from HYBE were made public, causing a stir.

According to an industry report titled "HYBE Executive Report," there are inappropriate comments and offensive remarks about the appearance of artists from other agencies, which are too inappropriate to even mention.

I'm not sure if the Vice Minister has seen this material.

This is another basis for cancelling the selection of HYBE as an outstanding employment company, as it involves causing public controversy, media lawsuits, and complaints, which are listed as reasons for cancellation.

HYBE has caused a social controversy and has done nothing to address it, while the Ministry of Employment and Labor has been turning a blind eye and stalling for time, an unfortunate situation that the public is watching.

I ask the Chairman to propose an inspection of the Ministry of Employment and Labor's system for evaluating companies under the outstanding employment company program and various excellent company programs, and to ensure that the National Assembly responds to the public's request regarding the HYBE petition. I request that our committee thoroughly examine this and make sure the selection is properly canceled."

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[국회방송 생중계] 환경노동위원회 - 2025년도 예산안 상정 등 (24.11.12.)

#국회 #국회방송 #생중계 #환경노동위원회 #환노위 #2025 #예산안 #상정－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－◼ 국회방송 구독하기 ▷https://www.youtube.com/@NATV_korea

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1. They pointed out exactly what the issue is, good

2. So the Ministry of Employment and Labor is the problem. What are they doing?

3. It's because that pig's dad is from the Ministry of Labor

4. They're beating HYBE up ㅋ

5. Please let's cancel their designation!!!!!! How is HYBE considered a best company? ㅠㅠ

6. Wow they're so dirty seriousl yㅋㅋㅋ

7. Who is behind them? It must be someone f*cking reliable

8. Let's go for an independent hearing

9. Let's quickly get to work

10. Please don't forget that the internal document was written from Weverse side, let's cancel them too

Hello, this is Tim Bernies.

We have confirmed the exclusive article in the Hankyoreh on November 11th regarding plagiarism in the Belief Lab News Jeans plan.

We obtained comparative data on the plans of the artist Belief Lab and the old Adore New Jeans before the state audit through a whistleblower, but we did not disclose it in order to avoid unnecessary intervention and hope that the audit process would be conducted fairly. Also, there was a slight expectation that Belief Lab CEO Kim Tae-ho would admit to the plagiarism incident and withdraw the lawsuit, which was like a counter-argument, along with a sincere apology.

We have confirmed that the plan in the reported article is consistent with the data we have obtained, and we can no longer remain silent, so we are disclosing some of the data, including the unreported plan content.

As a result of direct comparison and review, it is obvious that it is plagiarism that goes beyond the level of reference at a glance, and the plagiarized plan had more serious parts than what was disclosed. In the keywords used, the list of reference materials, the adopted concept, etc., there were many identical keywords and descriptions that went beyond similarity, and even the margins of the template used were almost at the level of copy and paste.

If there had been an internal report of plagiarism, it was inevitable that the parent company, which should have mediated or resolved the issue, would have openly pursued a strategy of obstructing the reputation and future activities of the plagiarized label and artist, going beyond restraint and completely erasing them. This is something that we as a New Jeans fandom cannot condone, and at the same time, as an entertainment company that should respect and protect the creativity and independence of creators more than anyone else, it is an act that clearly reveals a serious level of moral failure, and it is an illegal act that seriously violates fairness that should not happen to anyone.

The malicious review format of 'NOT: (Artist)' similar to HYBE's 'Music Industry Report (Trend Report)' can also be confirmed in the published plan, and it can be confirmed through evidence that Belift Lab's previous rebuttal video, 'Belift Lab's Position on Plagiarism Claims' and the explanation through the press on October 11th that 'Strategy and concept will be finalized on July 21, 2023' are all false.

If Belift Lab's position that "July 21st was the final confirmation" is true, then I would like to ask whether the information included in Belift Lab's plan, such as photos of the members, each member's concept, example concept images, number of members, and average age, was already decided before the live broadcast of the final episode of the debut survival program for the label's artists, which means that the survival program itself cannot help but be manipulated, and whether this is an acknowledgement and refutation of the fact.

There is a lot of information that Team Burnies has secured that has not been made public, and if Hive continues to act falsely and act hypocritically, we will disclose other information that we have secured one by one. I sincerely hope that this does not happen.

Those who create culture have shamelessly repeatedly taken the blame, and despite the opportunity to apologize, they have insisted that they are right until the end, and that is how it has come to this day. What Hive really needs to do is a sincere apology, not a half-assed statement full of deception and tail-cutting, not threats to whistleblowers, informants, and the press, and not abusive lawsuits using company funds.

- 21-year team plan (May 13, 2020)
- Belief Lab Plan (September 20, 2023)

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Singer IU’s agency announced on the 11th that it has filed lawsuits against more than 180 individuals for acts including threats, defamation, spreading false information, and accusations of plagiarism directed at IU.

EDAM Entertainment stated, “We have selectively proceeded with lawsuits for serious cases that meet the criteria for criminal offenses,” adding, “Currently, there are a total of about 180 defendants, and additional lawsuits are ongoing.”

The agency further explained, “So far, there have been six cases resulting in fines, three cases with conditional suspended indictments requiring educational courses, and one case with conditional probation. In one instance, involving sexual harassment and death threats, a 3 million KRW fine was recommended by the prosecution, but the defendant has appealed, leading to a formal trial.”

Additionally, they noted, “Among those identified for spreading baseless plagiarism accusations, one was identified as a former middle school classmate of IU, with whom we are currently dealing.”

They emphasized that for cases such as the rumor about IU being a spy, “a swift lawsuit was filed, leading to a police investigation and subsequent prosecution referral. We are actively responding with individual lawsuits beyond regular quarterly filings, aiming for swift and decisive action. We will uphold a strict policy of no leniency and proceed with criminal complaints to ensure severe penalties.”

아이유, 악플러 180명 고소…“중학교 동문도 포함돼”

가수 아이유 소속사가 아이유를 향한 협박, 모욕, 허위사실 유포, 표절 의혹 제기로 인한 명예훼손 등으로 현재까지 180여명을 고소했다고 11일 밝혔다. 이담엔터테인먼트는 이날 “범죄 요건을 충족하는 중대 사례를 선

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[Exclusive] Min Hee-jin Faces Risk of Losing Her Home… 100 Million KRW Seizure Against Former Employee Who Exposed Sexual Harassment

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin’s residence has been seized, putting her at risk of losing her home.

According to Ten Asia on the 11th, Min received a court notice in September for the provisional seizure of her house in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, for 100 million KRW (approximately $75,000).

Ten Asia exclusively confirmed that the claimant is former ADOR employee A, who filed a lawsuit against Min in August at the Seoul Mapo Police Station, alleging defamation and violation of the Personal Information Protection Act. A also reported Min and ADOR Deputy CEO B to the Seoul Western District Office of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, accusing them of unfair labor practices and misconduct.

The seizure is a subsequent measure following A’s 100 million KRW civil lawsuit against Min for defamation through false information. A legal source told Ten Asia, "A is pursuing a civil damages lawsuit against Min Hee-jin, and asset seizure was necessary to ensure payment."

Provisional seizure is a legal procedure in which a creditor temporarily seizes a debtor's assets to secure debt repayment. A appears to have taken this step to facilitate the future legal process for damages. If Min is found liable in the civil suit, she must pay the damages; if she cannot, the seized property could be subject to actual disposal.

Previously, A created a stir by claiming sexual harassment by Deputy CEO B. A alleged that during their time at ADOR, they experienced sexual harassment from B and that Min attempted to cover it up in B’s favor. A also alleged ongoing defamation and further harm as the disclosure unfolded, which led to legal action.

According to the property registry, Min purchased the small apartment in Yeonnam-dong in 2011 for 387 million KRW (approximately $290,000).

On September 27, during the "2024 Hyundai Card Da Vinci Motel" event, Min mentioned having property while discussing the lawsuit with HYBE. She stated, "The legal fees amount to 2.3 billion KRW. Because of this, I may have to sell my home. I even thought I must have kept this house for a reason. If I didn't have the money, I couldn’t fight. I’m grateful not to have a husband or children, and I’m grateful that my parents are well."

The legal community believes these comments may have served as grounds for the seizure. Since she herself mentioned the potential need to sell her home for legal fees, it likely met the conditions for seizure. A primary requirement for provisional seizure is the concern that a debtor may dispose of assets, making it difficult for a creditor to recover damages if they win a later judgment.

[단독] 민희진, 집 빼앗길 위기 처했다…성추행 폭로 전직원 1억 가압류

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[Exclusive] NewJeans vs. ILLIT Plagiarism Dispute… Project Plans, Three Years Apart, Show ‘Similarity’

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin's claim that the HYBE subsidiary Belift Lab's new girl group, ILLIT, plagiarized NewJeans has sparked controversy, with Belift Lab's project proposal for ILLIT showing considerable resemblance to the original NewJeans plan.

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Newjeans' plan provided by informant

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Illit's plan provided by informant

On the 11th, The Hankyoreh obtained and compared Belift Lab's "New Girl Group Project Proposal" (ILLIT proposal) with the "2021 Team Launch Strategy" (NewJeans proposal), revealing numerous similarities in document design and strategy. The design similarities are particularly striking, with both documents appearing to use similar fonts and layouts, as if from the same template, and both frequently using circular graphic elements. The NewJeans proposal was reportedly personally designed and written by Min in May 2020 while she was HYBE's Chief Brand Officer, using the presentation program Keynote. Upon investigating whether HYBE uses a standard template across all labels, it was found that each label employs different templates.

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Newjeans' plan provided by informant

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Illit's plan provided by informant

The two projects also share identical guiding principles: "a sense of similarity" and "aspiration." To achieve these, NewJeans emphasized "teen influencers" as a strategy, while ILLIT used "creators" as a keyword. Essentially, "influencer" and "creator" convey the same concept, and both proposals cite American YouTuber Emma Chamberlain as an example. Additionally, both suggest using short-form video content and practical merchandise tailored to mainstream lifestyle.

An industry insider commented, “It seems they replaced 'influencer' with 'creator' to avoid plagiarism accusations, but it’s essentially the same strategy.”

What’s noteworthy is that the NewJeans document was prepared in 2020, while the ILLIT document is from 2023. Given the rapid shifts in the K-pop market, with changes often occurring in just a few months, some argue that the three-year gap between these documents makes the similarities difficult to justify. Another industry professional involved in girl group planning remarked, “It seems that both documents are very similar in terms of market analysis and strategic direction. It’s rare to debut two girl groups using nearly identical planning documents in design, logic, and strategic approach.”

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Newjeans' plan provided by informant

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Illit's plan provided by informant

Previously, Min released a recording on October 11 from a whistleblower within HYBE, who claimed that she had shared her NewJeans proposal with Belift Lab. In the recording, Min is heard saying, "I really never imagined they would make it exactly the same." In response, Belift Lab stated, “ILLIT’s branding strategy and concept were finalized and shared internally on July 21, 2023. The so-called 'project proposal' that the whistleblower sent to Belift Lab was received on August 28, 2023, so it couldn’t have influenced ILLIT’s concept due to the timing.” Belift Lab has filed both criminal charges, alleging business interference and defamation, and a civil suit in response to Min’s plagiarism accusations.

[단독] 뉴진스-아일릿 표절 공방…3년 차이로 기획안이 ‘닮았다’

민희진 전 어도어 대표가 “뉴진스를 표절했다”고 주장해 논란인 하이브 산하 빌리프랩 그룹 아일릿 기획안이 실제 뉴진스 기획안과 상당 부분 유사한 것으로 나타났다. 11일 한겨레가 ‘빌리프랩 신인 걸그룹 기획안’(아일

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HYBE report sparks "exclusion of NewJeans" suspicions... could this hint at a possible "termination of exclusive contract"?

A confidential document from HYBE, filled with “blatant criticism” toward artists from other entertainment companies, included a particularly negative or biased portrayal of one of HYBE's own groups. This document, allegedly sent to certain employees by orders from top management, may impact future actions and potential lawsuits involving the group in question. The controversy, which has become known as “HYBE Gate,” relates to the accusations from NewJeans and ADOR’s former CEO Min Hee-jin, who claimed that HYBE mistreated ADOR and NewJeans.

During the National Assembly's comprehensive audit of cultural affairs on October 24, public suspicion first arose about this internal document from HYBE, sparking speculation that it could become a variable in the legal dispute between HYBE and Min Hee-jin. Between October 25–28 and again on November 1, further revelations from the media and HYBE whistleblowers seemed to confirm Min's claims that NewJeans had suffered actual mistreatment from HYBE.

The document, which surfaced through the audit and press coverage, obscured the names of the groups involved but has since appeared unredacted on online communities and social media. While the document’s explicit criticism of artists from other agencies drew backlash, attention also focused on its uniquely negative assessment of NewJeans, despite the group being a HYBE-affiliated act.

As of November 8, the most notable mentions of NewJeans within HYBE’s report were documented on three occasions: prior to their debut on February 23, 2022, shortly after on July 27, 2022, and once more at an undetermined time. The February 23 report suggested that another girl group under HYBE could “gain synergy from NewJeans,” and the July 27 entry implied that NewJeans' success might inversely benefit this other group’s expansion. According to HYBE, Min Hee-jin requested in early 2023 that HYBE refrain from reviewing (or evaluating) NewJeans content, and later requested complete removal of NewJeans-related content. It appears that the NewJeans mentions were ultimately omitted, and ADOR was removed from receiving the report entirely around that time.

However, the issue continued. Despite HYBE’s claim of honoring Min’s requests, NewJeans was mentioned again in the document, with a markedly negative tone that raised concerns.

The report disclosed between October 25–28 included statements suggesting dissatisfaction with terms like “HYBE’s Newjeans,” “ILLIT,” and “LE SSERAFIM” circulating online, with the report stating, “...If we leave New (NewJeans) out and reorganize, the problem is solved.” The document’s date remains uncertain, but it is thought to coincide with intense criticism within K-pop fandom in May 2023, when the term “HYBE's Newjeans” surfaced and later when ILLIT debuted in March 2024, sparking comparisons with NewJeans.

Since October 29, HYBE’s CEO Lee Jae-sang issued an apology specifically directed at artists from other agencies mentioned in the report, as well as their own artists affected by what the company claimed to be “reverse-baiting” accusations. However, fans pointed out that there was no direct acknowledgment of NewJeans, despite the document's references to "abandoning” the group, which remains unaddressed by HYBE officials. HYBE’s chairman, Bang Si-hyuk, has also refrained from commenting publicly on the issue, inciting additional public backlash.

In light of ongoing management disputes at ADOR, HYBE has publicly claimed it will continue to support NewJeans. But if documents indeed circulated internally that indicate an intent to sideline NewJeans, it could add credibility to Min Hee-jin and NewJeans’ complaints of unfair treatment by HYBE. This could ultimately influence the “trust relationship” between HYBE and NewJeans, raising the possibility that NewJeans may use this as grounds to pursue a lawsuit for termination of their exclusive contract.

‘뉴진스 배제’ 의혹 불거진 하이브 보고서…‘전속계약해지’ 가능성 비출까

[일요신문] 타 엔터사 소속 아티스트들에 대한 ‘원색적인 비난’으로 가득 찬 대외비 문건에 자사 소속임에도 유독 부정적이거나 편향적인 시선으로 서술된 그룹이 있다...

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ADOR side: "Regretful about Dolphin Kidnappers' Shin Woo-seok's criminal complaint; already filed a complaint over illegal acts" [Official]

The agency ADOR, representing the group NewJeans, has issued an official statement regarding its legal dispute with Shin Woo-seok, director from the content production company Dolphin Kidnappers.

On November 8, ADOR told Newsen, “We hold no personal grievances against director Shin Woo-seok, who has created great works with NewJeans. However, as we cannot overlook actions that breach our contract or infringe upon ADOR's intellectual property, we filed a civil lawsuit around two months ago against Dolphin Kidnappers and director Shin Woo-seok, holding them accountable for contract violations and damages caused by illegal acts.”

They further stated, "It is highly regrettable that director Shin Woo-seok, instead of responding to the civil lawsuit, has filed a baseless criminal complaint against ADOR management."

Previously, on November 4, director Shin filed a defamation complaint with the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul against ADOR’s CEO Kim Joo-young and Vice CEO Lee Do-kyung.

Shin Woo-seok directed the music videos for NewJeans' hit songs “Ditto” and “ETA.” He subsequently opened the Ban Heesoo channel on December 12, 2022, to share related content with NewJeans fans. Ban Heesoo is a fictional character in the “Ditto” music video, capturing NewJeans members through a camcorder, symbolizing the fandom "Bunnies."

On September 2, Shin Woo-seok mentioned that ADOR's policy appeared to have changed under new management, saying, “Due to ADOR’s request for deletion, Dolphin Kidnappers can no longer make public any videos, channels, or planned uploads related to NewJeans' MVs that we previously worked on and uploaded.”

Following criticism from fans, ADOR issued a statement on September 3, clarifying, “The director’s cut of the ETA music video posted on Dolphin Kidnappers' channel included edits that had previously raised concerns with an advertiser. It was posted without prior agreement with the advertiser, and we requested that this director’s cut video be removed. However, ADOR never demanded the deletion or halt of uploads for all videos related to NewJeans, nor has ADOR’s channel management policy changed.”

ADOR further asserted that Shin Woo-seok’s claim that ADOR requested the deletion of all NewJeans-related videos was false, adding that they would take measures to have the deleted content uploaded on ADOR’s official channel.

On September 10, Shin Woo-seok responded, “Why change statements and lie instead of simply admitting fault and apologizing? The director’s cut that ADOR highlighted as problematic was actually edited with agreement from three parties, with only minor tagline adjustments requested, and there were no issues with uploading it.”

He also expressed his intent to take legal action, stating, “Let’s proceed to court. Legally, this is said to be an easy case. It seems ADOR’s goal is to delay and avoid public scrutiny. Since they haven’t apologized, we’ll submit or disclose the recordings, emails, and materials we have in due course, and file a defamation complaint against CEO Kim Joo-young and Vice CEO Lee Do-kyung.”

어도어 측 “돌고래유괴단 신우석 형사고소 유감, 이미 불법행위 고소 완료”[공식]

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A photo led to widespread criticism across online communities, claiming that a NewJeans fan was threatening LE SSERAFIM. However, today, a Kazuha fan site master clarified that it was actually them in the Min Hee-jin cosplay. They explained that they had attended a NewJeans event earlier and went straight to the LE SSERAFIM event without time to change outfits, causing unintended controversy. They posted, asking people to stop harassing others. The fan site master announced they would temporarily close their account but assured fans they would continue supporting Kazuha.

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[Exclusive] Adore Board of Directors Rejects ‘Min Hee-jin’s Appointment Agenda’

The motion to reinstate former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin to her position was rejected by the Adore board of directors. Min Hee-jin’s reinstatement to her position as Adore CEO has fallen through.

On the afternoon of the 30th, the motion to appoint Min Hee-jin as CEO was rejected at the Adore board of directors meeting held at the Hive headquarters. It is interpreted that the rejection of former CEO Min’s appointment as CEO by the Adore board of directors was in accordance with the court’s decision the previous day. On the 29th, the 50th Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Sang-hoon Kim) ruled to dismiss the injunction case in which former CEO Min requested Hive to appoint her as Adore CEO. Dismissal is the process of ending a lawsuit when the content of the lawsuit does not meet the formal requirements or when the content of the application is deemed unlawful.

The court ruled that former CEO Min’s application for an injunction was unlawful, stating that it had no legal effect. The decision was made based on the judgment that the claim of former CEO Min, who requested the appointment of Ador as CEO, did not meet the minimum requirements for examination. In the case of a dismissal judgment, it is common not to make a judgment on the content of the complaint, but this injunction decision is notable for its detailed description of the grounds for rejecting former CEO Min’s claim. Legal experts interpret this dismissal judgment as containing the meaning of a substantive dismissal.

At the injunction hearing date, former CEO Min’s side stated that the validity of the shareholder agreement was a prerequisite for this case, so the judgment should be included in the decision, but the court did not accept this request.

The court stated that whether the shareholder agreement was legally terminated was a matter to be determined in the main trial currently in progress in court, and that there was controversy over whether the shareholder agreement clause (procure clause) regarding the maintenance of the position of CEO was even valid between Min Hee-jin and Hive, and that at this stage, it was impossible to order the appointment of Min Hee-jin as CEO based on its validity.

[단독] 어도어 이사회, '민희진 대표 선임 안건' 부결…민희진 홀로 찬성표 행사한 뒤 퇴장

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The Malaysian Ministry of Health has raised controversy by evaluating Rosé and Bruno Mars' "Apartment," which is gaining worldwide popularity, as "harmful music."

The Malaysian Ministry of Health recently raised the issue through its official SNS account, asking, "Have you heard Rosé and Bruno Mars' "Apartment?"

The Malaysian Ministry of Health pointed out, "The expression 'apartment' is used as a place of temptation in the song, which normalizes behavior that conflicts with the values of Eastern culture."

He added, "What is even more concerning is that this song is frequently used in SNS videos and is permeating our daily lives. In particular, there is a possibility that children will unconsciously sing along to these lyrics."

He also said, "As parents, educators, and members of society, we must be vigilant about indiscriminately accepting the influence of Western culture," and "Of course, there may be various interpretations of this song and opinions of fans in support of it, but it is important to analyze the lyrics and make your own judgment."

Meanwhile, Rosé collaborated with Bruno Mars and released a new song, "Apartment," on the 18th. The song topped Melon's "Top 100" chart, as well as music platforms such as Genie and Flo, with its addictive hook and memorable lyrics. Rosé's first full-length album, "rosie," which will be released on Friday, December 6, includes the new album and pre-released single "APT." and contains a total of 12 tracks, including the title track. Rosé will participate in writing and composing all the songs on this album, telling her own stories more honestly and intimately.

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Health officials specifically took issue with lyrics such as "Kissy face, kissy face, sent to your phone but I'm tryna kiss your lips for real" and "Turn this apatue into a club, I'm talkin' drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night."

로제 ‘아파트’ 논란? 말레이시아 정부 “서구의 나쁜 영향 조장” 비판

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"[Exclusive] ‘Bullying within HYBE involving NewJeans’ case submitted to ‘Music Industry Report’"

A report titled 'Music Industry Report,' written by HYBE, has been submitted as reference material regarding the alleged bullying case within HYBE involving the group NewJeans.

It was confirmed on the 28th that person A, who filed a complaint against HYBE regarding "workplace bullying against NewJeans by their manager," submitted parts of the 'Music Industry Report,' a recently released report for HYBE executives, to the Seoul Western District Office of Employment and Labor on the 25th, where the case is being investigated.

Person A is not related to HYBE, NewJeans, or Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR. The 'Music Industry Report' that A submitted as reference material is a partial version of the original report that was recently disclosed on online communities. The document has been criticized for containing evaluations that degrade the appearance of idols from several entertainment agencies. It has been confirmed that the report also contains content related to NewJeans.

In an additional petition that person A submitted, they stated, "The ‘HYBE 2023 Sustainability Management Report’ clearly mentions that ‘HYBE adheres to labor laws, the Labor Standards Act, and other relevant laws to respect the human rights of its members, and in cases of human rights violations, there is a channel to report such incidents, and HYBE strives for the swift handling of the issues and prevention of recurrence.’" They continued, "The report states that when human rights violations occur, the case should be investigated and appropriate actions should be taken, and it specifically lists ‘workplace bullying’ as a category for human rights-related reports."

They added, "The content of the recently released internal report from HYBE, titled 'Music Industry Report,' clearly demonstrates that the 'Code of Conduct for Respect' mentioned by ADOR CEO Kim Ju-young is not being followed at all. Therefore, it is necessary for the Ministry of Employment and Labor to thoroughly investigate the background and specific details of how this document was created."

Furthermore, person A emphasized, "The 'NewJeans workplace bullying case' is not just a problem for one particular group; it symbolically highlights the issue of workers who fall outside the protection of labor laws. As such, I strongly urge the Ministry of Employment and Labor, as the relevant authority, to thoroughly investigate this case and come up with special measures to address the gaps in the current system."

The Seoul Western District Office of Employment and Labor, after reviewing the materials, is expected to use the information as a reference in their investigation into the "workplace bullying by NewJeans' manager."

Previously, on the 12th of last month, person A filed a complaint through the national petition platform, requesting that the “bullying allegations within HYBE involving NewJeans be thoroughly investigated.”

The complaint was submitted following a revelation on a YouTube live broadcast on the 11th, where NewJeans members shared that they greeted another celebrity and their manager in the hallway of the HYBE building, but the manager allegedly told them, “Ignore them.”

NewJeans member Hanni appeared as a witness on the 15th at a National Assembly audit session of the Central Labor Commission under the Environment and Labor Committee. She claimed that HYBE, the parent company, was downplaying and concealing the incident.

In response, CEO Kim Ju-young stated, "We will listen more closely to the voices of artists, including Hanni, and ensure their human rights are protected so that they can fully pursue their dreams and hopes. Please give us a little more time, and we will create a better company."

[단독] ‘뉴진스 하이브 내 괴롭힘’ 사건에 ‘음악산업리포트’ 제출

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Hanni was humming to APT and Rose liked the postㅋㅋㅋ

Yup... I'll forever support Blackpink and NewJeans

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Hulㅠㅠ I'm a Bunnies and I've been honestly listening to Rose's new song APT so much. It's daebak that she liked Hanni's videoㅠㅠㅠ Rose sunbae-nim is the best..

2. [+73, -14]
ㅋㅋno but seriously, celebrities all gave NewJeans a shoutout when only that company is excluding NewJeans

3. [+61, -7]
I like both BP and NewJeans♡ they are all pretty and everything about them is goated

4. [+44, -5]
Hul Hanni and Roseㅠ A heart fluttering combo

5. [+38, -7]
Wowㅠㅠ

HYBE announced that they directly communicated the similarity issue (NewJeans' Bubble Gum plagiarism) via email.

They initially caused damage to NewJeans' group reputation with the unjust plagiarism controversy, but at some point, they stopped mentioning the 'Bubble Gum' plagiarism for no reason.

Now, Oscar Bell, who participated in writing and composing the song, is involved in Jin's solo album.

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"According to Ador, after the 'Bubble Gum' music video was released, they received an email from HYBE on May 20, which contained a similarity issue raised by Edition Korea, the Korean representative of Wise Music Group, the agency for Shakatak. In response, Ador stated on May 21 that the composers of 'Bubble Gum' had never heard of 'Easier Said Than Done,' which was claimed to be plagiarized from Shakatak before they raised the issue, and that they had not used Shakatak's composition without permission. Considering that they were in a dispute with HYBE as of May 13, they decided to preemptively consult two prominent foreign musicologists for a professional analysis to prepare for the possibility that the situation could be misrepresented."

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1. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ HYBE is honestly a crowd of r*tards🤮

2. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. Wow can you be more transparent ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. Oh...

5. Wow...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

6. So they were freaking low because they were just too too jealous

7. If you're jealous, just say you're jealous, why start a fight and create a stir?

8. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

9. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So they're really going to steal every single thing from them? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

10. This is real comedy ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Mentioning the dating rumors of a member from the HYBE group ○○○, it proposed a marketing direction, stating, "Membership is such a large part of the team's value that the extreme need for ○○○ (member name) to leave isn't mainstream opinion," but noted, "However, since this incident is clearly hurtful from the fandom’s perspective, there needs to be some kind of ‘catalyst’ for fans to pretend to move on."

In addition, there was a mention of the online community's trends concerning the re-signing issues of its own group ○○○○○ and the responses to each member. They noted, "Recently, the ○○○○○ fandom has many internal issues festering, and since it’s difficult to point out the causes within the team immediately, they are likely to vent their frustrations against the company for a while." They added, "The recent demands for lawsuits related to ○○ (online community name) likely stem from this flow of reaction."

Regarding another member, ○○, it stated, "The internal exposure regarding the ○○ fanatic was trying hard to gain a justification for public discourse, but since the target of the attack is ultimately ○○○○○'s internal matters, it hasn’t expanded significantly. However, within the ○○○○○ fandom, there seems to have been a certain resolve to vent their frustrations this time, as a fan sent a truck protest to HYBE."

HYBE clarified that the report in question is 'monitoring data,' not 'HYBE's opinion.'

Earlier, Kim Tae-ho, COO (Chief Operating Officer) of HYBE and CEO of Belift Lab, stated, "It is true that the document was created internally at HYBE, but it contains simple monitoring data, not HYBE's opinions," and added, "We recognize that this report is inappropriate and will strive to ensure that such issues do not recur."

HYBE also issued a separate statement saying, "The report contains content that an entertainment company should heed, including positive evaluations from fans," and that "we will hold accountable those who leaked parts of the report that only include provocative content, making it appear as if HYBE produced materials criticizing artists."

HYBE faced criticism from members of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee for expressing a stance on 'identifying informants' during the National Assembly audit and later retracted that statement. CEO Kim stated, "We will not identify the informants."

However, contrary to HYBE's stance, there is a heated debate about whether the content of the report is merely 'simple monitoring communication' or 'expression of opinion.' Additionally, representatives from entertainment agencies mentioned in the report have expressed direct anger.

Attorney Jeong Jong-eon from the law firm Jeongseong stated, "In particular, the content includes derogatory expressions and false facts regarding specific idols from other major companies, which could fall under defamation or slander." He further added, "While it is claimed to be simply for internal reporting to executives, we cannot exclude the possibility that employees other than executives at HYBE accessed the leaked materials."

[단독] 하이브 임원용 ‘보고서’ 일파만파 업계 파장···‘표명’일까 ‘전달’일까

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"HYBE Executive’s ‘Report’ Causes Widespread Industry Impact… Is it an ‘Opinion’ or ‘Transmission’? [Exclusive Report]"

The entertainment agency HYBE's 'Music Industry Report' created for executive viewing is causing industry-wide ripples.

This document, created within HYBE, was first revealed during the comprehensive audit of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee on the 24th.

The document, which has been further obtained, includes content that bluntly evaluates the appearances of not only HYBE's idols but also those from other entertainment agencies. Additionally, it includes mentions of personal controversies, public opinion on online communities, and viral marketing opinions.

This report, which is circulated weekly, was distributed by A, a former music critic and now the editor-in-chief of Weverse Magazine, which is published by HYBE's subsidiary, Weverse Company. It was sent via email to HYBE executives, including Chairman Bang Si-hyuk.

According to portions of the original 'Music Industry Report' obtained by this media outlet, the document contains information not only about major agencies like SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment but also about numerous idols from other entertainment agencies like Cube Entertainment and Starship Entertainment.

According to a HYBE official, the most problematic part of this report, which contains unedited portions of the original document, is the evaluation of idols' physical appearances.

Regarding an idol from a small entertainment agency, it said, "None of the members have notable features, and it genuinely looks like they are performing at a middle school talent show," adding, "The other members are shockingly unattractive. The reason they haven't become popular is very clear."

Regarding another idol who appeared on an entertainment program, it said, "The synergy of unattractiveness is at a level that is unbearable."

About the debut of a new girl group from SM Entertainment, it said, "Surprisingly, none of them are pretty." It also referenced a group from YG Entertainment, stating, "I wondered if their trainee infrastructure was worse than this group’s, but when I remember how shocked everyone was by their appearance when group ○○○ debuted, it makes me wonder if SM’s aesthetic sense has fundamentally changed."

Regarding a former JYP Entertainment idol member, it commented, "They’ve undergone so much plastic surgery that they are almost unrecognizable. It’s clear that they've been exposed to environments for a long time where it's hard to mentally defend against concerns about their appearance and sexual appeal."

This content was also criticized during the National Assembly's audit on the 24th. Min Hyung-bae, a representative from the Democratic Party, stated, "This is problematic because these evaluations involve minors," adding, "The report contains dehumanizing perceptions and attitudes toward idols." Yoo In-chon, the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, who was present, said, "I believe the expressions and assessments are excessive."

The report directly mentioned personal controversies, lack of talent, and other issues not only about HYBE's idols but also those from other entertainment agencies.

Regarding the North American tour of a YG Entertainment group, it stated, "The group's rise began at Coachella, and it seems they are preparing a similar strategy for Europe." It also noted, "There was fraudulent voting in the ○○○ (an award ceremony), and most of the fraudulent votes went to ○○○○. This might be due to the involvement of ○○'s overseas fandom."

Regarding SM Entertainment's ○○○ member ○○, the report also conveyed information on the agency's actions. It said, "It seems there has definitely been some sort of change recently, whether they've increased their monitoring staff or changed their feedback system." It continued, "It seems like SM, which used to be a 'master of ignoring' ('먹금' meaning to ignore malicious comments or issues), has now decided they can't continue like this. Recently, the reaction toward ○○ has been particularly negative, but just then, ○○ anonymously donated 10 million won to an animal rescue organization."

Regarding ○○'s donation, it said, "The fact that it wasn't just any organization, but specifically an animal rescue group, feels like an extremely Twitter-friendly choice." It added, "The fact that exactly 10 million won was donated is also suspiciously convenient. Apparently, once the donation reaches 10 million won, donor verification processes are required, so it can't be completely anonymous. It seems like they've quickly picked up on issues trending on Twitter and responded excessively. This might even suggest that their usual strategy is starting to waver."

Additionally, in response to fellow member ○○○ appearing on a variety show, it said, "○○○ buying a watermelon on the way home, carrying it with exaggerated effort, then clumsily making punch and eating it—all of that seemed absurdly staged." It also criticized, saying, "The scene where a staff member suddenly brought up ○○'s donation to an animal shelter while doing their makeup, emphasizing the heartwarming story, was overly cheesy."

Regarding another member, ○○, it commented, "There's been talk that while they go around hyping things up everywhere, they're actually just texting on their phone the whole time. There's even gossip that they were messaging their boyfriend during filming."

Regarding the Cube Entertainment group (○○)○○○, it stated, "They wrote vertical letters on the members' faces as if tattooing them with thick lines, and even the company told them to take photocard pictures with that makeup on." It continued, "(○○)○○○'s success can be attributed to the will of ○○○ (member name) and the other members, while it seems the company still doesn't know what this team is doing, based on certain episodes."

Additionally, it noted, "Without properly managing the team's vision, the song '○○' became a hit, but the underlying problems remained unresolved and festered internally, creating an atmosphere that feels like a thorn lodged in a crisis situation. That said, it’s unlikely that ○○○ resolved its own contradictions smoothly in this album."

About the group ○○○○○ from a small agency, it mentioned, "They released a dance practice video for the song ‘○○,’ which features all 16 members. At some point, they completely abandoned the exploratory approach of the 'original Gangbuk ○○○ (HYBE group)' and instead adopted a general show and late Japanese idol vibe, especially evident in this dance practice video." It added, "This song has been promoted as a ‘super large’ performance since the overseas tour began, but it seems that merely having a lot of members doesn’t necessarily mean it's super large. The choreography is quite clumsy, and it’s difficult to see the members' styling or practice state as anything above a university club level."

It also reported reactions regarding the Starship Entertainment group ○○○. The report stated, "Particularly, ○○○'s performance has suddenly soared, leading many to question the actual popularity of the team. There are also quite a few attempts to cast a negative image around ○○○ (member name), making it a risky situation for them to show swagger too hastily."

Alongside that, it noted, "Considering the controversy around the perceived reactions to ‘○○○ ○○’ (song title) stems from the temperature difference between those in their early twenties and those over thirty, it's possible that elementary school students might respond favorably to ○○○, but whether that qualifies as a ‘mass phenomenon’ could raise suspicions about intentional viral marketing."

It also referred to a story about its own group member ○○ attending another affiliated singer ○○'s concert, saying, "This time, they went too confidently, which seems to have led to the trolls being surprisingly quiet." It further commented, "The dating rumors surrounding ○ (member name) might actually give other members more freedom in their personal lives," adding, "If there's a real relationship, there’s no reason for the ○○ delusion to be taken seriously."

Moreover, while analyzing the trends on online communities and social media, the report identified viral marketing points related to its own idols. This was primarily limited to the group affiliated with the company.

Regarding the initial performance of the HYBE group ○○○○, it stated, "With the girl group’s initial sales now at a million copies, it might be necessary to categorize ○○○○ (YG Entertainment) - ○○○○ (HYBE) - ○○○ (SM Entertainment) - ○○○ (Starship Entertainment) differently from the fourth-generation narrative." It added, "'○○○' was something we struggled with for days, but it could just be a matter of abandoning 'New' and setting up a new board."

It also said, "During ○○○'s (SM Entertainment) comeback week, it will be important for ○○○○ (HYBE) to control interesting and cute issues to keep coming out," suggesting, "Even if it’s trivial, it’s good to keep conveying a desire to share and empathize with fans."

[단독] 하이브 임원용 ‘보고서’ 일파만파 업계 파장···‘표명’일까 ‘전달’일까

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