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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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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