A heated battle brews within the realms of HYBE as tensions escalate between Min Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR, and the powerhouse label itself. In a dramatic turn of events, a fervent plea has surfaced, demanding Min Hee Jin's swift departure from HYBE.

Aptly titled "MIN HEE JIN Leave HYBE Company," the petition made its debut on the global petition platform Change.org on May 27.

The petitioner, going by the moniker ARMY Forever, seemingly a devoted fan backing the illustrious BTS, laid bare the motives behind igniting this digital uproar. "It has recently been revealed that a specific individual has been spreading false information about some groups like BTS, Ailee, and LE SSERAFIM and leading harassment campaigns," the petitioner elucidated, pointing fingers directly at Min Hee Jin.

A clarion call for a thorough inquiry into these allegations rang loud, coupled with demands for reparations for any harm inflicted upon the company and its artists due to Min's purported actions.

Not stopping there, the petitioner furnished translated articles shedding light on Min Hee Jin's alleged misdeeds, along with excerpts from KakaoTalk conversations between Min Hee Jin and a mysterious figure identified as 'A'. As the clock struck 7 PM on the same day, a staggering 21,702 signatures adorned the petition, with a lofty goal set at 25,000 fervent endorsements.

Furthermore, the comment section morphed into a battleground of opinions, with resounding cries for Min Hee Jin's resignation echoing through statements like "We don't want her near BTS" and "Vacate the 16th floor."

As the saga unfolds, stay tuned to allkpop for the latest developments on this gripping power struggle within HYBE!

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A recent KBS drama shoot starring Girls' Generation's Seohyun and 2PM's Taecyeon has sparked controversy after accusations of damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site.

On January 2, architect Min Seo Hong took to Facebook to criticize the production of the upcoming drama I Took the Male Lead's First Night, which used Byeongsan Seowon, a historic Korean Confucian academy, as a filming location.

His post, titled "An Account of What I Witnessed at Byeongsan Seowon," detailed shocking allegations about the crew's actions.

Min shared that he visited Byeongsan Seowon on December 30, only to find the site bustling with drama staff.

"As I approached, I saw crew members moving around. At first, I didn’t realize it was a filming set, but when I entered the seowon, I felt uneasy knowing this historic site was being used this way," he wrote.

What he saw inside was alarming. According to Min, props were scattered throughout the seowon, and staff were hammering nails into wooden pillars to hang lights.

When he confronted them, they reportedly dismissed his concerns, saying, "We already have permission from Andong City. If you’re curious, contact them."

Determined to take action, Min contacted Andong City’s Cultural Heritage Department. A city official admitted they had approved the filming but appeared unaware of the damage being done.

"When I asked if they knew about the nails in the wooden pillars, they seemed flustered and promised to order their removal immediately," Min shared.

Experts later informed Min that incidents like this aren’t uncommon, with some modern heritage sites even being dismantled for filming. "People might think hammering nails is minor, but in traditional Korean houses, it’s a big deal to even drive in one nail. For cultural heritage, this should never happen," he said.

Min’s biggest concern is the decision to allow such a valuable site, designated as Historic Site No. 260 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to be used for filming at all. "This was a KBS drama production, and it’s deplorable that they showed such little care for cultural heritage," he added.

The drama, I Took the Male Lead's First Night, is already drawing backlash before its release, with many netizens expressing anger over the alleged damage to the historic site. Comments online include:

"Why are cultural heritage sites being used as filming locations in the first place?"

"If this is true, KBS owes an apology not just to viewers but to the nation."

"Respect for cultural heritage should come before making a drama."

Neither KBS nor the drama's production team has released an official statement regarding the allegations.

However, the issue has sparked heated debate, with many calling for stricter regulations on the use of heritage sites for filming.

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