In the midst of a brewing controversy between HYBE and Min Hee Jin’s ADOR, it has come to light that the parents of NewJeans members were the first to voice concerns about ILLIT allegedly copying NewJeans.
As per an exclusive report by DongA Ilbo on April 24, suspicions arose that the newly debuted girl group ILLIT, under Belift Lab (a sublabel of HYBE), was mirroring NewJeans. It was reportedly the parents of NewJeans members who first brought this issue to ADOR’s notice.
The report suggests that the parents of NewJeans members asked ADOR to address the issue through discussions with HYBE.
In response, ADOR sent a formal request for corrective action and other documents to HYBE on April 3. HYBE then requested a meeting with the parents of NewJeans members.
However, the parents of NewJeans members felt that HYBE’s response was insincere and declined the meeting.
ADOR’s official statement on the ‘NewJeans copying’ allegations against ILLIT, which read, “Therefore, following thorough discussions with the NewJeans members and legal representatives, ADOR has released its official stance,” seems to be connected to this situation.
Following this, HYBE launched an audit against ADOR on April 22. Reports suggest that HYBE had obtained evidence of Min Hee Jin’s attempt to take over ADOR, with related documents being disclosed.
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