Min Hee Jin, formerly associated with ADOR, has escalated her legal battle with Belift Lab by filing a ₩5.00 billion KRW (approximately $3.57 million USD) lawsuit for defamation and damages. This follows previous legal actions initiated by Belift Lab against her.
Legal Representatives Detail the Claims
According to reports on November 22, 2024, Min Hee Jin’s legal team announced that lawsuits have been filed against key figures at Belift Lab, including:
- CEO Kim Tae Ho
- Deputy CEO Choi Yoon Hyuk
- Creative Director Serian Heu
- Vocal Coach Lee Ka Jun
The charges involve defamation under the Information and Communication Network Act. In addition to the individual lawsuits, Min Hee Jin has also filed a separate ₩5.00 billion KRW (about $3.57 million USD) lawsuit against the company itself for damages.
Dispute Over Delayed Civil Lawsuit
The conflict intensified when Belift Lab’s CEO, Kim Tae Ho, publicly alleged that Min Hee Jin was responsible for delaying a civil lawsuit between the two parties. In response, her legal representatives have denied the accusations and clarified her position by filing a counterclaim. The first hearing for the case is scheduled for January 2025.
Allegations of Falsehoods in Public Statements
Min Hee Jin’s legal team has also accused Belift Lab of making defamatory statements through past videos. According to her representatives, these videos contained:
“Numerous falsehoods,”
“Liability for damages will also be pursued due to these videos.”
One of the mentioned videos has been circulated widely, further complicating the ongoing dispute.
Belift Lab’s Previous Lawsuit Against Min Hee Jin
The current lawsuit comes after Belift Lab filed a ₩2.00 billion KRW (approximately $1.43 million USD) claim against Min Hee Jin. The company alleged that her plagiarism accusations caused significant damages to their groups and overall operations.
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Source: Nate