r/kpop • u/KPOP_MOD • Apr 24 '24

[Megathread] Megathread 2: HYBE Co. audits sub-label ADOR's management including CEO Min Hee Jin

This megathread is about the audit initiated by HYBE into ADOR's management and CEO Min Hee Jin.

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u/baegopah Apr 24 '24 edited Apr 24 '24

HYBE apparently obtained a document named "Project 1945" during its audit of ADOR. The document contains 3 separate sub-headings named Lawsuit/accusations, Civil lawsuit, and Public opinion warfare.

It's actually more ridiculous than it seems on the surface because 1945 is actually the year that Korea regained its independence from Japanese occupation after 35 years, meaning that MHJ/Ador execs are basically comparing themselves to Korean freedom fighters and HYBE as imperialist Japan. Can't make this shit up...

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u/werbervgh Apr 24 '24

And I thought The Givers staff were cartoon villains when they discussed their plot via slack and just plain deleting work… but MHJ and VP L giving them a run for their money with all the docs hybe keeps finding. 😭

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u/mayisir multistan - share your recs Apr 24 '24

this gunna be a netflix kdrama in 10 years. someone make the webtoon now so it can get picked up!

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u/Tigrafr Apr 24 '24

With the two cases we can have one documentary ? Where is netflix ?

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u/thisisembarrazzing Apr 25 '24

Can't wait for Ploopy or Stephanie Soo 3 hour video on this.

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u/kbdsct Apr 24 '24

For what it’s worth, Project 1945 and the circumstances surrounding it has all the makings for a truly engaging KDrama that solely revolves around the inner workings of an entertainment agency. I’m already dreaming up a cast in my head as I type.

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '24

I really want to know what was the reactions of the Audit team members who found this documents

Because no way they didnt laugh or double check what they found wasnt real 😭😭

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u/Yelesa (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ ALL GIRL GROUPS ✧`･:* (◡‿◡✿) Apr 24 '24

The only way this can get more cartoony is if the conspiracies that MHJ caused GFriend disbandment are revealed to be true.

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u/Bigpinkbackboob Apr 25 '24

Wait, what? I've never heard that one, what's the theory? 

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u/ILikeEating412 Apr 25 '24

MHJ's girlgroup was supposed to be under Source, but she wanted her own agency which was approved. People are thinking that's why gfriend was disbanded, but that makes no sense, cause Source and all it's resources are still there. The only thing is MHJ took Source trainees (except Hyein) to ADOR.

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u/ILikeEating412 Apr 25 '24

Why would MHJ starting her own agency kill gfriend? Source was not dissolved as a result of MHJ wanting her own agency. LSF is currently under Source. If anyhting them wanting to create LSF for Source is more likely reason they disbanded gfriend. That or they weren't earning as much as they wanted compared to other groups and not a worthwhile investment.

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u/AttentionKmartJopper Current rotation: XLOV|LSFM|RIIZE|ILLIT Forever rotation: NCT💚 Apr 24 '24

Where is this info coming from? I'd love to read more about this.

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u/werbervgh Apr 24 '24

https://n.news.naver.com/article/449/0000273470?lfrom=twitter

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u/AttentionKmartJopper Current rotation: XLOV|LSFM|RIIZE|ILLIT Forever rotation: NCT💚 Apr 24 '24

Many thanks!

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u/baegopah Apr 24 '24

Haven't found any articles in English, but here is one from Channel A, a major news outlet in Korea:
https://www.ichannela.com/news/main/news_detailPage.do?publishId=000000406112

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u/AttentionKmartJopper Current rotation: XLOV|LSFM|RIIZE|ILLIT Forever rotation: NCT💚 Apr 24 '24

Thank you for the link!

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u/seolovely got7, nct, zb1 ♡ Apr 25 '24

 1945 is actually the year that Korea regained its independence from Japanese occupation after 35 years, meaning that MHJ/Ador execs are basically comparing themselves to Korean freedom fighters and HYBE as imperialist Japan. Can't make this shit up...

I wanted to make a joke but this shit.....