A lawyer who once worked at Kim & Chang has spoken out against HYBE's approach toward NewJeans.

On September 15th, the YouTube channel Jin’s Attack on Law discussed NewJeans' emergency live broadcast and the legal matters surrounding Min Hee Jin's position at HYBE.

The lawyer shared a comment left on one of his previous videos, criticizing how HYBE treats their artists.

The comment read, "It seems more dangerous for HYBE to keep someone ungrateful around. NewJeans is just one popular product in a multi-label company. It's better to remove the traitors and those who support them."

In response, the lawyer explained, "It’s hard to see how HYBE can grow as a company if they see their artists as just products."

He continued, “A lot of people think it’s natural to treat artists this way, but I believe that mindset won’t lead to long-term success.”

The lawyer also said that NewJeans' recent live broadcast, where they spoke about their struggles with HYBE, might have a legal impact. “They risked more than they stood to gain, which shows their sincerity. This could influence the court’s view,” he said.

Earlier, on September 11th, NewJeans held a live broadcast where they revealed feeling isolated by HYBE and demanded that Min Hee Jin, former ADOR CEO, be reinstated by September 25th.

Following this, Min Hee Jin filed for a provisional injunction on September 13th, asking to hold an emergency shareholders' meeting and be reappointed as a director.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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