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  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 8 || Summary on page 1

    Hello, this is Team Bunnies.


    Yesterday, October 2nd, was the deadline for a response to the letter of complaint we sent to Kim Joo-young, CEO of ADOR. A letter of sincere complaints was delivered via mail, and even now, we demand only a truthful response to all matters and a sincere response to the artist's demands.


    Team Bunnies has already completed several legal reviews, and although we waited until the end for a response, there has been silence from not only ADOR's CEO Kim Joo-young but also HYBE's top executives, including Lee Do-kyung (Vice President), Park Tae-hee (CCO), and Director of Public Relations Jo Sung-hoon. There has been no apology or promise to rectify the situation for the artist or the fans.


    Therefore, we will proceed with a formal complaint against them.


    We believe that we, along with the artist and former CEO Min Hee-jin, have provided HYBE with numerous opportunities. There were moments when the situation could have been resolved amicably, but HYBE's disregard has led to the current crisis. It's unfortunate, but we expect them to take full responsibility for this avoidance and deception as we file this complaint.


    The details of the complaint will be provided through the Team Bunnies account after submission. Among the various violations, we have focused on the most serious issues, completed the legal review, and determined that there is sufficient evidence to proceed.


    In addition, I'd like to share an update on the National Assembly inspection. As a fandom supporting the artist, handling this matter has been a significant burden, and we have debated whether this was necessary. With numerous national issues at hand, we needed to be sure that this issue was not just our problem but one affecting the entire cultural sector. After consulting with various experts, we concluded that we could not overlook HYBE's misconduct, and thus we proceed with heavy hearts. This is not just a complaint asking for our demands to be met; it is a desperate appeal for oversight and sanctions from national institutions.


    With the urgent mindset that this is our last chance, we reached out to every possible avenue, pleading for HYBE to be stopped from becoming an unchecked force. We begged for the issue to be thoroughly examined at least once. The process has not been easy. Even though we received sympathy and support after submitting reports and materials to numerous places, unnecessary interference at the last moment has made the summoning of Chairman Bang Si-hyuk uncertain. We accepted the outcome that the audit was reduced to cover only unfair trade practices on ‘Weverse’ and workplace bullying. During this process, we confirmed that not only HYBE’s public relations team but also their lobbyists visited assembly offices, pleading that the audit was unnecessary.


    Yesterday afternoon, we received a call from Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee Secretary Lim Oh-kyung. Through a long conversation, we emphasized why this audit is necessary and that this is not just a cry from a fandom but a plea to protect the cultural realm we love and cherish. We also learned how the issues were downsized and how HYBE interfered in the process. We are truly grateful to Secretary Lim for engaging in an honest conversation for such a long time. We trust that she will assist in re-evaluating the issue, reconsidering the need for rectifications and sanctions, and possibly leading to an independent hearing on HYBE, as she promised.


    We are aware that many Bunnies have sent opinions via fax and text to the assembly offices. Many legislators are fully aware of this issue, and the sentiments of the Bunnies have resonated deeply within national institutions. We conveyed our somewhat forceful requests with the understanding that this might be the first and last time we do so, and we asked for the understanding of the legislators. We thank the Bunnies for gathering their strength, and Team Bunnies will continue to fulfill its role faithfully for a better future.


    Lastly, a warning to HYBE. No one expected that the improper lobbying of journalists and threats to editorial desks would extend to national institutions. Once again, we warn you. If there has been wrongdoing, step forward, promise an audit, and rectify it. If you believe you’ve done nothing wrong, stand proud and present your case. How long will you continue your backdoor schemes and interference without even showing your face? We are appalled by the fact that such actions are being taken without shame even in front of the nation's representatives. HYBE’s public relations team, led by the same director responsible for the 'recording incident,' intentionally provided incorrect information to legislators, distorting the case, and even attempted to investigate the personal information of Team Bunnies.


    Do not engage in shameful acts as adults. If you don't understand why your actions so far are disgraceful, isn’t it time to stop the cowardly actions that only protect your safety while forcing others into compliance? Evil actions will eventually face consequences. No matter how long it takes, it will happen. HYBE should take this warning to heart.


    Thank you for reading this lengthy letter. We will inform you again on the day the complaint is submitted.


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  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    Hello, this is Team Bunnies. (#1)


    First of all, we would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who participated in the compilation of the list of plaintiffs. There are three main reasons why we are pushing forward with this legal action.


    First, the current management and board of ADOR did not take the requests made by NewJeans during their recent emergency live broadcast seriously, despite being given ample time to respond. During this process, they engaged in media manipulation through collusion with media outlets and reporters, failing in their responsibilities and obligations as a subsidiary company.


    Second, a counter-viral campaign against their own artist—something unprecedented in the industry—was carried out by a senior member of HYBE's PR team. This was revealed through a public tip-off from a journalist. If the company’s management was functioning properly, they would have extended a deep apology and comfort to the artist and those involved in the industry. The head of HYBE's PR team, who was involved in this, should have been held accountable. However, HYBE not only denied the facts of the whistleblower’s report through their official website, but also attacked the whistleblower and the program involved both internally and externally. They even generated new rumors through cyber gossip channels, and by adding the disgraceful claim of "backdoor advertising by Munch," they ignored the seriousness of the situation and sought to avoid responsibility.


    Additionally, based on the tips shared by reporters through the Team Bunnies account, the head of HYBE PR was found to have illegally collected and distributed personal materials and documents to serve the company's interests, manipulating public opinion and forming alliances with media outlets. Acts such as counter-viral campaigns, illegal distribution of personal materials and internal documents, and media manipulation constitute serious violations of the criminal law and could lead to the loss of position and severe criminal liability in other fields as well. We deeply regret that the company has not taken voluntary corrective measures and, as a result, we plan to proceed with legal action based on the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act.

    Lastly, we have decided to file a lawsuit because the parent company's negligent management, deception of artists, shareholders, and consumers, and reliance on poor excuses and blame-shifting have not ceased, despite repeated calls for correction.


    Internal company appointments should be handled independently according to related regulations and procedures, but they should be made in the best interests of the company’s long-term goals and its consumers. In the case of HYBE Corporation, maximizing shareholder value should be the ultimate goal. If the ADOR board of directors made the decision to dismiss CEO Min Hee-jin on August 27, those who exercised voting rights must take responsibility for the consequences.


    The conflict with Dolphin Kidnapping Squad, the deletion of Ban Hee-soo’s channel, the inappropriate response to the whistleblower, the failure to properly staff key positions, and the suspension of the 'Korean Fan Meeting' and 'next album' project, as reported in the September 26 JoongAng Ilbo article, all reflect a failure to align with the company’s intended goals.


    The lack of transparency in the artist's activities, which fans and artists feared the most, has materialized with the suspension of the fan meeting and next album project. HYBE's grotesque attitude of shifting the blame to the former CEO leaves us questioning the company's future direction and whom it truly serves. The board members who exercised their voting rights must take responsibility.


    We regret having to deliver such heavy news once again. We hope that ADOR CEO Kim Joo-young takes the matter seriously and fulfills her responsibilities in regard to the protest letter submitted by thousands of plaintiffs. The deadline is Wednesday, October 2. If there is no proper response by then, we will proceed with the planned legal action.


    Additionally, we would like to address the recent reports regarding the National Assembly Environment and Labor Committee's government audit. Hanni has been selected as a reference, while ADOR's CEO Kim Joo-young (HYBE CHRO) has been selected as a witness. Unlike witnesses, references are not obligated to attend and can respond in writing. We hope that unnecessary speculation does not place a burden on the artist. We have already submitted the necessary materials for a fair audit, but if additional materials are needed, please send them to the Team Bunnies email.


    There is still time to select witnesses and agenda items for the audits of other institutions, and we are doing our best. With many complaints already submitted, various agencies are seriously discussing the matter. Some legislative offices have responded with surprise at HYBE's misconduct and have stated they are reviewing the matter seriously. However, we also heard that due to the sensitive nature of certain domestic and international issues, some are reviewing the situation with caution.


    As this is a necessary audit, we hope to hear more voices through various channels, and Team Bunnies will continue making every effort, including requesting meetings with lawmakers' offices this week.


    Thank you.


    https://m.dcinside.com/board/newjeans/880841

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    Min Hee-jin's injunction for 'ADOR Director Reappointment' to be heard in October


    The hearing for an injunction filed by Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR and executive producer of the group "NewJeans," seeking to be reappointed as a director, will take place in mid-October. This will be the second court hearing since the "Min Hee-jin-HYBE dispute."


    According to legal sources on the 30th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 50 (Chief Judge Kim Sang-hoon) has scheduled a hearing for the injunction filed by Min against HYBE regarding voting rights for October 11th.


    Previously, on August 27th, the ADOR board of directors dismissed Min and appointed Kim Joo-young as the new CEO. ADOR announced that Min would continue as a director and oversee NewJeans' production, but Min opposed this, claiming it was an unfair contract.


    The members of NewJeans, who trust Min, appeared on a live broadcast on September 11th, criticizing HYBE and demanding that Min be reinstated by the 25th. On September 13th, Min’s legal team filed for an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court to convene an ADOR shareholders' meeting and reappoint Min as a director.


    Min’s three-year term as an ADOR director is set to expire on November 2nd. Her legal team claims, "HYBE is unilaterally asserting that the shareholders’ agreement was terminated without any basis," adding, "It is clear that HYBE will not reappoint Min as a director in this situation."


    민희진이 낸 '어도어 대표이사 재선임' 가처분 10월 심문
    박현준 이소헌 기자 = 그룹 '뉴진스' 총괄 프로듀서인 민희진 어도어 전 대표가 대표이사로 재선임해달라는 취지로 제기한 가처분 심문이 다음 달 중순 열린다. 이번 심문은 '민희진-하이브 사태' 이후 법원에서 진행되는
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  • [BTS CONTENT] BTS Suga personally apologizes for being intoxicated while driving E-scooter; license revoked

    BTS’ Suga fined W15m for e-scooter DUI


    Suga of K-pop boy band BTS was fined 15 million won ($11,468) for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol.


    Judge Lee Yoo-seop of the Seoul Western District Court has imposed the fine on Friday in a summary judgement –- a legal decision made by a judge without a full trial, usually applied to cases deemed relatively minor allowing for a quicker resolution. The amount is identical to the penalty previously requested by prosecutors.


    Suga has the right to request a formal trial within seven days of the court’s decision if he disagrees with the ruling.


    Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was caught by police on August 6 at around 11.15 p.m. while riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol near his home in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. His blood alcohol concentration was at 0.227 percent, far exceeding the 0.08 threshold for license revocation.


    Seventeen days after the incident, the singer appeared at Yongsan Police Station and underwent a three-hour interrogation and confessed to the crime. Police later sent the case to the Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office without detention.


    He is currently serving as a social service agent since September 2023, an alternative form of the mandatory military service in Korea.


    On Aug. 25, Suga issued a handwritten apology in Korean to BTS' members and fans over the incident via the Weverse platform. “I feel deeply sorry and painful for causing harm to my team and my members,” he wrote. “I apologize to our fans who have always shown me more love than I deserve,” Suga said, adding he has been reflecting on his action with a heavy heart."


    BTS’ Suga fined W15m for e-scooter DUI
    Suga of K-pop boy band BTS was fined 15 million won ($11,468) for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. Judge Lee Yoo-seop of the Seoul…
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  • MIN HEEJIN SHARES ANECDOTE ABOUT KRYSTAL'S SCENE IN PINK TAPE

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    "SM told Min Heejin to remove the scene of Krystal swallowing paper from 'Pink Tape', but Min Heejin was so furious, thinking, "What do these guys even know?" that she couldn’t sleep."


    Min Heejin is doing a talkshow at Hyundai Card and that's what she saidㅋㅋㅋ

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    This scene


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    1. The way she's putting her fingers into her mouth is a s*xual gesture though...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ But I thought it was s*xualized when she was putting paper in it, but also kitschy


    2. SM did well


    3. SM did well though? That's why Min Heejin created something like 'Cookie' afterward


    4. This was honestly better being kept in the drafts


    5. They’re putting their finger in their mouth like that, and people are acting like it's just their dirty imagination? It was obviously intentional... Min Heejin has had those tastes for a long time, and I really don’t like it. Just look at 'Cookie'. SM made the right call with that decision.


    6. Aigoo... SM really is good at work


    7. And people are hating SM for this? I'm more fascinated by the fact that SM knew they's be caught if they showed this scene


    8. This has been consistently talked about, but they dismiss the critics by calling the comments p*rv*rted? Especially since the member was a minor at the time? HYBE is in trouble


    9. That's a f*cking f*tish


    10. I can see why..... I like everything about Min Heejin but the fact that she likes p*d* things is just honestly... ha....

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    Mirae Asset Presents 400 Billion Hybe CB Conversion Must-Win Card


    Mirae Asset Securities has thrown a 'winning card' to Hybe's 400 billion won convertible bond (CB) issuance. It has proposed to inject equity capital for the remaining amount. Accordingly, Hybe is expected to succeed in issuing CB with the issuer's superior conditions for the second consecutive time since 2021.


    According to the financial industry investment on the 27th, Mirae Asset Securities has informed Hybe of its intention to purchase the 400 billion won worth of CBs that Hybe is planning to issue with its own funds.

    This means that if the investors do not gather the issuance target, Mirae Asset Securities will purchase the remaining quantity.


    **Hybe has virtually reduced the risk of issuance failure to 'zero(0)' with the safety net provided by Mirae Asset Securities. ** It can also be interpreted that Mirae Asset Securities is showing considerable confidence in the Hybe CB conversion (refinancing) transaction. Mirae Asset Securities can generate profits by continuously holding the CBs they have acquired or reselling them (selling down) to other investors who have expressed an intention to invest.


    The purpose of Hybe's CB insurance this time to convert the 3rd CB worth 400 billion won issued in 2021. The 3rd CB is a CB with a coupon rate and maturity rate of 0%. There is no option for adjusting the conversion price (refixing) that changes the number of shares to converted according to the stock price change.

    It was a CB that could expect a profit from selling due to the rise in Hybe's stock price rather than interest income.


    The conversion price of the 3rd CB is 385,000 won and the recent Hybe stock price is below this. From the perspective of CB investors, it is reasonable to use the early redemption claim right (put option) to recover the investment principal. Redemption claims are possible from November 5. In response to this, Hybe has been preparing for conversion through CB insurance since the beginning of this year.


    The CB being issued this time is also a CB with both a surface interest rate and maturity interest rate of 0%, the same as in 2021. The refixing option is also not granted. Despite the clear advantage of the issuer, **it is reported that many security companies, including Mirae Asset Securities, competed to be the lead manager.**It is interpreted that this is because they paid attention to the potential for stock price increases, such as the effect of BTS' global expansion, as well as the stable growth and global expansion of domestic labels under Hybe, and the good growth of artists who debuted in Japan and the United States. In addition, as the Min Heejin incident that has continued since April of this year is coming to an end, it is analyzed that the psychology that the stock price decline has been confirmed to some extent has also influenced the competition for the CB lead manager.


    An investment bankin (IB) industry insider said, "Investors have high expectations as the current stock price reflects the worst-case scenario for Newjeans," adding, "In addition to veteran groups such as BTS and Seventeen, newcomer IPs such as Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, Lesserafim, Boynextdoor and Illit are also performing well, and th growth of Katseye, which recent debuted in the US, is also drawing attention."



    미래에셋, 4000억 하이브 CB 차환 필승카드 제시
    하이브, 차환 리스크 사실상 제로화
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  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    Hello, this is Team Bernies


    We ask for your understanding as we are forced to post statements several times due to Hybe's repeated irrational media play.


    Team Bernies is a team of Bernies who are active in various fields such as law, media, finance, culture, and art. While living faithfully in their respective positions, they are actively responding to the current situation with a pure heart of cheering on New Jeans.


    After the JoongAng Ilbo article about former CEO Min Hee-jin’s interview was published today, we received a tip from a JoongAng Ilbo Group official that Hybe PR CCO Park Tae-hee is making unreasonable demands to exclude Chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s name from the article and even to delete the article.


    In addition, there are additional reports from several reporters that there was pressure and various interference from Hybe during the transfer process of reporter Jang Hyung-woo, who reported for the public interest. I would like to ask whether it is possible in 2024 that a public relations manager of a private company intervenes in the future personnel affairs of a reporter at another company based on journalistic ethics.


    Currently, the content distributed by Newjeans, former CEO Min Hee-jin, and our Team Bernies is only being reported by a few media outlets, and many entertainment media outlets are only reporting on Hybe’s one-sided claims.


    This is causing a serious imbalance in information.


    Even after yesterday's revelation, **Hybe continues to exert unreasonable pressure on the media and demand corrections to articles, and is seriously slandering and distributing flyers, interfering with the transfer of jobs, invading private affairs, and even pressuring other companies against the whistleblower, reporter Jang Hyung-woo.


    We strongly demand that these organized and unfair actions cease immediately.


    Park Tae-hee, CCO (Chief Public Relations Officer), please stop spreading dirty rumors behind people’s backs and stop tiring out many people. If you are upright, please come out and publicly represent the company’s position and refute it with clear evidence and data. It is your own decision to ruin your reputation through PR, and please stop the lowly behavior of trying to ruin other people’s lives because your path is blocked.


    Hybe must now realize that they cannot cover up the truth in any way.


    Thank you.


    안녕하세요, 팀버니즈입니다. - 뉴진스 마이너 갤러리
    안녕하세요, 팀버니즈입니다.거듭되는 하이브 측의 이성 잃은 언론 플레이로 인해 부득이하게 여러 차례 입장문을 올리는 점 양해 부탁드립니다.팀버니즈는 법조계, 언론, 금융, 문화, 예술 등 각 분야에서 활발히 활동하는
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  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    Quote from Tatiana1820

    Hybe lied easy. Supernatural was certified 100k in the fist weak, hybe brided a journalist to release an article that said they only sold 38k. And that therefore NJs results were decepointing. So a negative pr article.


    That was also the numbers we received, until yeasterday i didn’t even knew they sold 100k albums in japan :|.

    Can you give the 100k Proof?


    In the month of June, Supernatural sold 54k. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2024-06/


    In July, there was almost another 13k sales https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2024-07/p/3/


    koreansales_twt which has been tracking weekly puts the total number at 81k as of 09/23 https://x.com/koreansales_twt/status/1836097904467230898

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    'HYBE Exposure' Reporter Already Resigned... "I Never Gave Min Hee-jin a Recording Directly"


    It has been confirmed that Jang Hyung-woo, a reporter for the Seoul Shinmun who released a recording claiming that "Hybe disparages News Jeans," is not a current employee but has already quit the company. They told the Seoul Shinmun that he had already resigned. The date of his transfer has not been set, and the department in charge has also not been decided.


    Regarding the claim that he violated journalistic ethics by unauthorizedly passing on the recording with Hybe to the parties in the dispute, he explained, "I did not give it directly to Min Hee-jin." He also denied rumors that he was close with former CEO Min Hee-jin, saying, "We do not know each other." The claim is that the recording was passed on to former CEO Min because an acquaintance of his seemed to have passed it on to Min Hee-jin.


    On the 26th, reporter Jang Hyung-woo responded in a phone call with Money Today, "I have quit the Seoul Shinmun," and "it has not been confirmed that I will join Kakao Mobility."


    Kakao Mobility also told Money Today regarding reporter Jang's future, "nothing has been confirmed."

    The fact that he is not a current reporter for the Seoul Shinmun was revealed on the 25th when a video titled "Lies of a current reporter... HYBE's recovery plan" was released on the "Entertainment President Lee Jin-ho" channel.


    In the video, Lee Jin-ho said, " A meaningful revelation came out on the 25th, the D-Day that the New Jeans members warned about," and "Seoul Shinmun's reporter Jang Hyung woo said that a current reporter would make a revelation and was interviewed by CBS 's Kim Hyun-jung's News Show." On the morning of that day, reporter Jang appeared on "Kim Hyun-jung's News Show" and revealed a recording of a phone call with HYBE's PR person, stating that "HYBE intentionally understated the sales of New Jeans' Japanese advance album."


    The content that was made public is a recording that includes his writing in July that Newjeans' Japanese debut album sold 1.02 million copies, and Hybe PR contacting him to correct his writing, saying, "There were 38,000 copies (around 50,000 copies) in Japan and over 900,000 copies in Korea." On the news show, he stated, "I thought that Hybe distorted and belittled New Jeans' achievements in Japan, which defied common sense," and "I thought it was unfair treatment (of the New Jeans members) after watching the video of the members on the 11th. "


    Regarding this, Lee Jin-ho pointed out, "Usually in these cases, reporters would admit and correct facts if they are wrong, but this reporter responded by saying, 'Even if it's not for HYBE, I would exaggerate a bit, but that's strange. '


    He added, "If the article is published as is, Japanese readers may come out with a rebuttal saying, 'They didn't sell that much in Japan, so why are they doing this again? '" HYBE asked her, "How did you get the recording?", former CEO Min Hee-jin reportedly said, "I got it from the reporter."


    Lee Jin-ho said, "This is a serious violation of journalistic ethics," and expressed his anger by saying, "Reporters are supposed to listen to both sides and write articles objectively. But for the sake of reporting, they are recording what they heard from one side and passing it on to the other side? Especially to the parties involved in the dispute? Something I never thought of happening. It sets a bad precedent for junior reporters."


    Lee Jin-ho also criticized reporter Jang Hyung-woo's statement that he decided to expose the news after watching the 'September New Jeans members' live broadcast', saying it was a lie. This is because former CEO Min Hee-jin protested to Hybe on July 22nd with the same recording that reporter Jang revealed on the news show ( broadcast on the 25th ). The recording in question was made on July 17th .


    Also, he said, "The title of 'current reporter' is not true," and "It has been confirmed that he resigned from the Seoul Shinmun a week ago and is moving to the position of director (Jin) of Kakao Mobility. There has been discussion about changing jobs with Kakao, and due to the nature of Kakao, they say that they sign a contract on the day they start working."


    After the video by Lee Jin ho is released on Youtube YouTube, 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' changed the title of reporter Jang Hyung-woo's video from 'Revelation by a Current Reporter' to 'Revelation by a Former Reporter.'


    In addition, New Jeans' 'Minji' visited the 'Munch Exhibition' and took a certification shot, and it turned out that the organizers of the 'Munch Exhibition' were the Seoul Shinmun and KBS Media, he added. Idols do not often visit exhibitions because they are conscious of the public eye.



    '하이브 폭로' 기자, 이미 사직… "민희진에 녹취 직접 준 적 없어"
    '하이브가 뉴진스를 폄하한다'고 녹취록을 공개한 서울신문 장형우 기자가 현직이 아니라, 이미 회사를 그만둔 상태인 것으로 확인됐다. 26일 장형우 기자는 머니투데이와의 통화에서 "서울신문을 그만둔 상태"라며 "카카오
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  • [enter-talk] RIIZE'S FIRST WEEK SALES THAT HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO 1/10 ㄷㄷㄷ

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    How does this even make sense?

    Even if it's a repackage album, other singers usually decrease by 20~30% but how can you be reduced to a tenth? Meanwhile here have been many complaints about the fact that the sales figures for SM artists on Hanteo are excessively high compared to their Circle sales.

    How can the sales figures exceed the shipment numbers?

    Is that why Hanteo is monitoring things so strictly?

    Still I just can't wrap my head around this. This makes me skeptical of SM's sales until now


    post response:

    [+133][-35]

    original post: here

    1. [+100, -12]

    It's because from the very beginning, they were too f*cking ambitious to aim for the million seller title with their debut album so they started doing ddaengyeo (t/n: adding future potential sales from fansigns into current sales). How can a rookie hit a million right from their debut? Especially when they're not from a survival show?


    2. [+88, -9]

    Honestly if they really sold over 1.2M copies, they can easily sell 500K right now, but isn't 160K a bit severe?


    3. [+83, -13]

    The reality of an so-called "A-list" idol


    4. [+81, -13]

    Even the SM cheonjis don't believe SM's physical sales ㅋㅋㅋ


    5. [+63, -11]

    If you had enough money to create negative virality campaign for 1.4 billion, you should've just bought RIIZE's albums instead ㅠㅠ

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    SM online PR rep:

    Hello! Since yesterday afternoon, some photos of the truck protest in front of the HYBE building have been posted in certain communities, and it seems to have made it onto NewsPic as well. However, I don’t think it has been shared on Theqoo, Instiz, or cafes.

  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

    [Official] Min Hee-jin's side "Ador's compromise proposal? Just a play on words... Strongly demanding the return of the representative" (Full text)


    On the 25th, when the group New Jeans set a deadline, Ador's side proposed a compromise. However, former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin's side immediately rejected it, saying it was "just a play on words."


    On the 25th, Min Hee-jin's side stated, "This morning, Ador's board of directors resolved to convene a temporary shareholders' meeting to reelect former CEO Min Hee-jin as an internal director. However, since the appointment of internal directors is decided by Hybe, the major shareholder, we do not know at this point whether former CEO Min Hee-jin will be re-elected as an internal director." They continued, "Ador's board of directors revealed that they made a proposal to former CEO Min Hee-jin to take charge of producing New Jeans for the next five years. However, they only mentioned extending the contract period, and there was no sincere proposal at all, such as deleting numerous toxic clauses in the draft, such as the unilateral termination right. The expression 'presenting a compromise' is just a play on words."


    In the meantime, "Former CEO Min Hee-jin is wary that if her term is extended due to a faulty contract, she will not be able to guarantee normal artist activities at New Jeans. Accordingly, former CEO Min Hee-jin has clearly stated her intention to return as CEO and requested specific contract terms that reflect Hybe's sincerity. I feel very angry at Hybe's behavior of conducting media play before consultation again when there has been no agreement at all regarding the status, period, and authority with the parties involved."


    Finally, "This morning, Hybe was revealed to have been conducting media activities to disparage the achievements of its artists. I suspect that they are trying to hide something and are suddenly revealing their position today, and that they are trying to divide former CEO Min Hee-jin and New Jeans."


    "As CEO, in addition to the content revealed today, the right to defend Hybe's various absurdities and the fact that there is no reason for her to be dismissed as CEO are something that cannot be helped but be demanded. We strongly demand that former CEO Min Hee-jin be reinstated as CEO for the sake of normal artist performance."


    [Below is the full statement from Min Hee-jin's side.]


    This morning, the Ador board of directors resolved to convene a temporary shareholders' meeting to discuss the reappointment of former CEO Min Hee-jin as an inside director.


    However, since the appointment of inside directors is decided by the major shareholder, HYBE, it is unknown at this point whether former CEO Min Hee-jin will be reappointed as an inside director. Meanwhile, the Ador board of directors revealed that on the morning of September 11, they made a proposal to former CEO Min Hee-jin to take charge of producing New Jeans for the next five years. However, there was only talk of extending the contract period, and there was no sincere proposal at all, such as deleting numerous toxic clauses in the draft, such as the unilateral termination right.


    The expression "offering a compromise" is nothing more than a play on words. Former CEO Min Hee-jin is wary that if the term is extended due to a faulty contract, she will not be able to guarantee New Jeans' normal artist activities. Accordingly, former CEO Min Hee-jin has clearly stated her intention to return as CEO and has requested specific contract terms that reflect Hybe's sincerity. I feel very angry at the behavior of once again conducting media play before consultation when there has been no agreement at all on the parties, status, period, and authority.


    This morning, it was revealed that HYBE has been conducting media activities to disparage the achievements of its artists. I suspect that they are trying to hide something and are suddenly revealing their position today, and that they are trying to divide former CEO Min Hee-jin and New Jeans. As you know, HYBE has always started media play that is incomprehensible to common sense, and when the truth is revealed, they have always made another statement to cover it up. As the CEO, the authority is something that cannot be denied in a situation where there is no reason to dismiss HYBE from the position of CEO, in addition to the content revealed today, and the right to defend HYBE’s many absurdities.


    I am very indignant at Ador, who repeatedly incites the public and public opinion through obvious lies, and I feel sorry for the damage to the artists as a result. I hope that the Ador board of directors will show good faith by engaging in sincere consultation before engaging in media play.


    We also strongly demand that former CEO Min Hee-jin be reinstated to her position as CEO to ensure the normal performance of the artists.


    [공식] 민희진 측 "어도어 절충안 제시? 말장난에 불과…대표 복귀 강력하게 요구" (전문)
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  • ADOR - HYBE Mega Thread - 7 || Summary on page 1

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