Min Hee Jin, the powerhouse behind the group NewJeans and the representative of their agency ADOR, has now stepped up as ADOR's second-largest shareholder.

As per the 2023 audit report of ADOR, disclosed on April 8 via the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system, Min Hee Jin holds an impressive 18% (573,160 shares) of ADOR's stock, making her the second-largest shareholder.

Min Hee Jin secured her shares by exercising the call option she held at the time of ADOR's inception. The majority shareholder, HYBE, holds a hefty 80% stake, while the remaining 2% is reportedly held by other ADOR executives. In 2023, ADOR hit the headlines with sales reaching 110.3 billion won and an operating profit of 33.5 billion won.

Min Hee Jin's journey began in 2002 when she joined SM Entertainment and made her mark by contributing to the album production of big names like Girls' Generation, SHINee, f(x), and more. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Chief Brand Officer (CBO) of HYBE and took the reins of ADOR, a label under HYBE.

Having achieved remarkable success as the overall producer of the group NewJeans, Min Hee Jin was recognized in the 'Women who influenced the global entertainment industry' list by the American entertainment media Variety in 2002.

She was also honored with the Presidential Commendation in the Overseas Expansion Merit category at the '2023 Korea Content Awards' ceremony.

Adding another feather to her cap, she bagged the Producer Award at the '38th Golden Disk Awards' this past January.

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Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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