HYBE has reportedly asked Ador’s CEO, Min Hee Jin, to step down, sparking a flurry of reactions from netizens.”

On April 22, reports emerged that HYBE had requested Ador’s CEO, Min Hee Jin, to step down. The fallout is said to stem from a power struggle between HYBE and Ador, with HYBE allegedly finding evidence of Min Hee Jin’s attempt to separate Ador from the conglomerate.

Netizens have been vocal in their reactions to the news. While some criticized Ador for allegedly trying to break away from HYBE, others felt that asking Min Hee Jin to step down from the label she created was too harsh. Comments ranged from surprise over the situation’s similarity to the previous FIFTY FIFTY incident to criticism of Min Hee Jin for allegedly betraying HYBE after receiving their support.

• “Wow, the FIFTY FIFTY situation isn’t even that long ago. This is basically the same incident but without the members being involved.”
• “Wow, HYBE gave them so much support, and NewJeans is made up of HYBE trainees, and she returns the favor by betraying them.”
• “NewJeans wouldn’t be affected by Min Hee Jin leaving, lol.”
• “Did they not learn anything from the FIFTY FIFTY situation?”

• “Sigh, then she should have invested her own money. You made your business with HYBE’s money.”
• “Wow, that is a bit harsh. This is scary AF.”
• “She’s a thief. What is she doing after accepting HYBE’s investment?”
• “She’s crazy, WTF did she do?”
• “Does she think she is the sole reason for NewJeans’ success? I think 80% of NewJeans’ success is due to HYBE’s investments and being introduced as HYBE’s girl group.”
• “Woah, they asked her to step down? This is a much more serious situation than I thought.”

The situation between HYBE and Ador continues to develop, with netizens eagerly awaiting further updates. As the K-Pop industry watches on, the future of Ador under HYBE’s umbrella remains uncertain.