ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin is facing scrutiny for allegedly suggesting that “Chairman Bang Si Hyuk copied my ideas to create BTS” and claiming that “ILLIT copied NewJeans. So did TWS and RIIZE; they also copied NewJeans.”
Amid the ongoing conflict between ADOR and HYBE, which includes accusations of Min Hee Jin‘s attempted takeover, HYBE has initiated an audit of ADOR.
In light of Min Hee Jin‘s comments regarding other K-pop groups allegedly imitating her concepts, Korean netizens have uncovered the movie that Min Hee Jin purportedly referenced for NewJeans‘ debut track “Attention,” sparking discussions across various online platforms.
A netizen revealed that Min Hee Jin drew heavy inspiration from the 1981 German film ‘Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (We Children from Zoo Station)’ while producing NewJeans‘ “Attention,” highlighting numerous scenes resembling those from the movie.
This revelation has garnered significant attention online, with Korean netizens pointing out that Min Hee Jin’s ideas for NewJeans were not entirely original, and raising questions about the content of the referenced film.
They commented:
“The content of the movie is shocking. Using it as a reference for the debut song of underage idols raises concerns. If this wasn’t an issue before, it makes us wonder if it was only possible under the protection of HYBE.”
“Isn’t an homage supposed to pay respect? Is this what’s called homage? It’s disappointing to see her accuse others of imitation while drawing inspiration from such sources.”
“I knew Min Hee Jin’s tastes were unconventional, but I didn’t expect this from NewJeans. It’s unsettling.”
“It’s ironic how she accuses others of imitation when her own work isn’t entirely original.”
“Many of Min Hee Jin’s inspirations seem to come from old Tumblr.”
“The similarities between the scenes are striking.”
“She copied the movie as well.”
“Even the lyrics of ‘Cookie’ seem questionable…”
“The question of whether Min Hee Jin’s directing has a problematic undertone has been raised since her SM days. Controversies with similar themes have persisted throughout her career.”
“The movie’s content is shocking.”
“Using such a shocking movie as a reference is surprising.”
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