Byun Hee Jae, CEO of Media Watch, has strongly criticized Bang Si Hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, accusing him of damaging the company’s value by interfering with NewJeans’ success.

On September 14, Byun shared a video on his YouTube channel titled, "Why Bang Si Hyuk’s Actions Against NewJeans Are Concerning."

In the video, he said, "The clash between HYBE and Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, is a conflict between business interests and creative rights. Even if Bang Si Hyuk owns the company, the rights of the creator who made the group should be respected."

Byun pointed out that HYBE’s stock price has been dropping, linking it to changes in leadership at ADOR. "Back in April, just as NewJeans was gaining attention, Bang Si Hyuk removed Min Hee Jin from her position. The stock price went up at first when NewJeans started their activities, but after Min Hee Jin was pushed aside, the stock price dropped," he explained.

He continued, "It's clear to everyone that NewJeans' future is now uncertain. As the main shareholder and chairman, Bang Si Hyuk has blocked their progress. After removing Min Hee Jin, the stock price fell again."

Byun criticized Bang Si Hyuk’s motives, saying, "It looks like Bang is putting his personal feelings ahead of HYBE’s success. He’s willing to damage HYBE just to bring down Min Hee Jin and NewJeans. This kind of reckless behavior could be illegal, and shareholders should consider asking for compensation and holding him accountable for a breach of trust."

He stressed, "Bang Si Hyuk is damaging HYBE’s value because of his personal issues or maybe even an inferiority complex toward Min Hee Jin. Shareholders won't stand for this if Min Hee Jin wins her legal battles in court."

Byun also highlighted former S.E.S member Bada’s support for Min Hee Jin, adding, "This support is important. While Bang Si Hyuk may control the company’s finances, Min Hee Jin was the one behind NewJeans’ creation. "

He concluded, "The creative rights of producers should be respected, and it would be significant if the creative community united against someone like Bang Si Hyuk in the cultural industry."

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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