Source Music, part of the entertainment company HYBE, has pushed back against claims made by Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR. On July 23, Source Music released a statement on their official SNS, saying, "Min Hee Jin’s statement today includes false claims about Source Music. We need to set the record straight."

They added, "CEO Min’s claim that we copied her launch strategy is not true. We never copied any strategy from Min Hee Jin, who was the CBO at the time. We also never received any complaints about this."

Source Music clarified, "In May 2020, Chairman Bang Si Hyuk suggested that Min Hee Jin, then CBO, should develop her launch strategy with a 'new team' for her own label, not N Team. Even though CEO Min knows about these discussions, she is misrepresenting them to suggest that Chairman Bang intended for her strategy to be used with N Team."

Dispatch had reported that CEO Min was involved in the branding for N Team's debut, which included NewJeans members as Source Music trainees. However, Min reportedly extended her influence to focus on NewJeans' debut, causing delays in N Team’s debut schedule.

In response, CEO Min’s team argued, "The article is based on speculation and false facts. We will take strong legal action." They also claimed, "The idea that N Team’s debut was delayed due to CEO Min’s actions is completely false," and provided emails and a timeline to support their position.

As Source Music counters CEO Min’s claims, the dispute between the two parties continues. Source Music stated, "CEO Min is spreading false information about us. In addition to the damage compensation lawsuit we previously filed, we will take further legal action. We are ready to share any materials needed to reveal the truth."

On July 15, Source Music revealed that they had filed a lawsuit seeking several billion won in damages against CEO Min. Although the exact amount wasn’t disclosed, it is known that Source Music is seeking around 500 million won for defamation, business interference, and damages caused by CEO Min.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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