Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, has been caught in a meeting with the owner of the publicly traded company Davolink, along with B, the uncle of a NewJeans member. The meeting reportedly involved a proposal to invest 5 billion won in Min Hee Jin.

On December 2, Dispatch reported that Min Hee Jin had a three-hour meeting with Chairman A, the actual owner of Davolink, on September 30. B, the uncle, was said to have arranged the meeting and proposed to Chairman A, "Invest 5 billion won in Min Hee Jin."

The report showed footage of Min Hee Jin entering Chairman A’s residence in Cheongdam-dong with B. At the time, rumors had been spreading about Min Hee Jin’s possible involvement with investments from listed companies.

On November 5, she denied these rumors, claiming, “I have never met with any investors.” However, the meeting with Chairman A happened two months before her statement.

After Min Hee Jin’s denial, Davolink’s stock price fell almost 50% within hours.

Chairman A, who had been a mysterious figure up until now, gave an interview to Dispatch in which he revealed that Min Hee Jin asked him, “Can I take NewJeans with me?” He also claimed, "Min Hee Jin and B seemed to be preparing to leave HYBE."

According to Chairman A, it was B who suggested the 5 billion won investment in Min Hee Jin. At that time, Min Hee Jin was still working with ADOR but had been removed as CEO. She was lobbying to be reinstated.

Just two days after the meeting, on October 2, Davolink announced B’s appointment as a new director. However, plans hit a roadblock when Min Hee Jin publicly denied meeting with any investors a month later.

Chairman A expressed his frustration, telling Dispatch, "I have never been deceived like this before." He added that Min Hee Jin’s false statements caused Davolink to lose half of its stock value quickly.

Min Hee Jin has continued to deny any meetings with investors or discussions about investments. She has also rejected rumors involving the families of NewJeans members.

Still, the photos of her with an investor and a family member of a NewJeans member are expected to cause a lot of controversy.

Additionally, Dispatch reported that Min Hee Jin may have known about a NewJeans live broadcast on September 11.

The report shared records of conversations about the broadcast, which involved NewJeans' family members. It also suggested that the live broadcast, where NewJeans members showed support for Min Hee Jin’s return, was planned in advance.

On October 8, just a day before NewJeans' Hanni was set to testify at a National Assembly audit, Min Hee Jin was seen meeting with Hanni.

TV Daily reached out to Min Hee Jin for a comment but has not received a response yet.

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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