Min Hee Jin wins big, HYBE pays 470 billion won in compensation, whose side will Newjeans be on in the future?

Following a surprising new ruling from the Seoul Central Court, the dispute between HYBE and Min Hee Jin has taken a shocking turn. Despite the company's previous announcement of terminating the contract, the court has ordered the former CEO to pay nearly 470 billion won.

Netizens and international public opinion are buzzing with the latest developments in the legal battle between leading entertainment group HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. According to the ruling announced by the Seoul Central Court on the morning of February 12th, Ms. Min Hee Jin's rights were protected in the dispute regarding the put-option clause. The amount HYBE is obligated to pay is estimated at nearly 470 billion Vietnamese dong, creating a major shock in the K-pop industry.

The case stems from complex shareholding agreements signed previously. According to the agreement, upon exercising her right to resell the shares, Ms. Min Hee Jin would receive an amount calculated using a special formula based on ADOR's operating profits. Based on previous audit reports, the figure of over 25.5 billion won perfectly matches calculations based on the 18% stake held by the former CEO. This ruling is considered crucial legal evidence supporting these written agreements.

However, the leading management group took a completely opposite stance. They had strongly opposed the payment, arguing that the put-option had been revoked after the official shareholder agreement terminated last July. HYBE argued that Min Hee Jin's actions harming the company had invalidated the agreement. The court's rejection of this argument highlights the complexities behind corporate relationships.

One point that drew public attention was the timeline related to the NewJeans members. Min Hee Jin's side emphasized that the activation of the put-option occurred while the contract was still legally valid, before the group announced the termination of their exclusive contract. This became a key argument to prove that the former CEO's actions were entirely within the law and did not violate the agreed-upon terms.

This ruling is not simply about a large sum of money in compensation, but also deeply reflects the ongoing power struggle within entertainment conglomerates. Audiences are questioning the future of ADOR and its affiliated artists following these legal developments. The conflict between individual interests and corporate direction has created an unprecedented precedent. Many fear that this instability will directly impact NewJeans' artistic activities and future development.

Even if they win the lawsuit, the story between the two sides is likely far from over. The possibility of an appeal from the corporation remains open, signaling protracted legal battles ahead. The public is closely watching every step to see if this is the end or just the beginning of a more complex chapter in this drama. Fans are now simply hoping for an amicable resolution so that New Jeans do not become victims of this business war.

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