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Hybe Chairman Under Investigation for Alleged Fraud; BTS Comeback Expected to Proceed
Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk is under investigation by South Korea’s financial watchdog for alleged fraudulent trading. The probe has raised concerns among BTS...
BTS’ Agency HYBE Exits SM Entertainment as Tencent Music Takes Over
HYBE Corporation, the company behind global K-pop stars like BTS and NewJeans, has sold its entire 9.7% stake in rival company SM Entertainment....
HYBE Eyes Mumbai Office, Sparks Hopes for BTS Concert in India
Fans of BTS are excited as news breaks that HYBE, the agency behind the global K-pop giants, is planning to open an office...
Legal Battle Forces NewJeans Into Hiatus: What’s Next for the K-Pop Stars?
South Korean K-pop group NewJeans has announced a break from all activities after a court ruled against them in their legal dispute with...
HYBE Accused of “Targeting” NJZ (NewJeans) After Latest Announcement
Just hours after NJZ (formerly NewJeans) announced their rebrand and upcoming ComplexCon Hong Kong performance, HYBE made a major announcement—LE SSERAFIM will make...
HYBE Expands in Latin America with New Label Launch and First Artist Signing
HYBE continues its global expansion by launching a new label, Docemil Music, aimed at tapping into the rapidly growing Latin American music market....
Parents of NewJeans Members Accuse HYBE of Spreading False Rumors
The parents of NewJeans members have spoken out against the group’s agency, Ador, and its parent company, HYBE, amid an ongoing legal conflict....
NewJeans Takes Stand Against Record Label in Contract Dispute
K-pop group NewJeans is in a legal dispute with their record label Ador. The five-member band, formed in 2022, has accused Ador of...
Ador Takes Legal Action Against NewJeans Over Advertising Contracts
Ador, the agency behind K-pop sensation NewJeans, has filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court to prevent the group’s members from...
Ex-Ador CEO Accused of Poaching NewJeans Amid Legal Disputes
Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, already embroiled in lawsuits with HYBE subsidiaries, is now accused of attempting to poach NewJeans, the globally renowned...
NewJeans Parts Ways with ADOR Amid Tensions, Wins Top Honors at Asia Artist Awards
K-pop sensation NewJeans has ended their contract with ADOR after a series of unresolved issues, while taking home major awards at the 2024...
Dance Disputes in K-Pop: The NewJeans vs ILLIT Saga Explained
The world of K-pop is no stranger to controversies, but 2024 brought a new kind of dispute into the spotlight—choreography copyrights. At the...
NewJeans Leaves HYBE and ADOR ― Fans Are Not Happy About It
HYBE’s recent announcement about NewJeans has caused a stir among fans. The group had previously announced they were leaving ADOR and HYBE, but...
NewJeans’ Hanni Faces Visa Renewal Issues Amid Contract Dispute
NewJeans member Hanni is grappling with visa complications following the group’s contract termination with Ador. As an Australian-Vietnamese dual citizen, Hanni holds an...
HYBE’s Weverse Launches New Superfan Subscription Model
HYBE’s Weverse platform is leading the way in creating a new subscription model aimed at superfans. Unlike traditional social media platforms like Facebook...
NewJeans vs. HYBE: The Battle for Artist Freedom in K-pop
In the fast-paced world of K-pop, controversies are not uncommon, but the ongoing dispute between NewJeans, its label Ador, and its parent company...
NewJeans Walks Away from Ador and HYBE: Industry Concerns Grow
NewJeans, the rising K-pop girl group, announced they’ve officially cut ties with their agency, Ador, and its parent company, HYBE Labels, due to...
Min Hee-jin Talks About Her Distress and Legal Disputes with HYBE
Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of Ador, made her first public appearance since resigning from the company. She shared her thoughts on the...
NewJeans Ends Agency Ties, Faces Industry Backlash
K-pop girl group NewJeans has officially declared the termination of its contract with Ador, their managing agency, and its parent company, HYBE Labels....
KMF Urges NewJeans to Reconsider Contract Termination
The Korea Management Federation (KMF) expressed concerns on Tuesday over NewJeans’ recent decision to terminate its exclusive contract with Ador, urging the group...
ADOR Files Lawsuit Over NewJeans’ Contract Dispute
Ador, the sub-label of HYBE, has filed a lawsuit to determine the validity of its exclusive contracts with NewJeans, following the girl group’s...
NewJeans Ends Contract with HYBE Sub-Label, Angering Investors
K-pop girl group NewJeans has announced the end of its contract with Ador, a sub-label of K-pop giant HYBE, causing dissatisfaction among HYBE...
ADOR Responds to NewJeans’ Contract Termination Claims Amid Members’ Exit
Following the resignation of CEO Min Hee Jin, NewJeans announced their departure from ADOR and HYBE, citing contract breaches. ADOR disputed the claims,...
Former Ador CEO Files Complaint Against HYBE PR Executives
Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of K-pop label Ador, has filed a criminal complaint against two public relations executives from its parent company,...
NewJeans vs. Ador: The Struggle for Control and Min Hee-jin’s Return
The future of K-pop girl group NewJeans and their relationship with former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin is uncertain as tensions rise over contract...
HYBE Launches International Girl Group Katseye with Debut Single
K-pop powerhouse HYBE has introduced its new international girl group, Katseye, with the release of their first single “Debut” on Friday. The upbeat...
