Dispatch Alleges Min Hee Jin Exploiting NewJeans, Emergency Press Conference and Hanni’s Hearing Details Revealed

🔻 Min Hee Jin’s Perspective on Artists

In a recent conversation on December 30, 2023, Min Hee Jin expressed her views on the artistic process and her frustration with the industry. She shared, “Enduring disgust and working hard—honestly, it feels like I’m working for someone else’s benefit.”These remarks suggest a deep-seated ambivalence towards the artists she oversees, particularly NewJeans, whom she refers to as “naive kids.”

Continuing her candid commentary, Min Hee Jin lamented, “Haha, what do they even know? Watching them stare at themselves in the mirror and obsess over dancing drives me insane,” indicating a lack of respect for the young performers’ dedication. Further expressing her disdain for the term, she said, “Artists? How many times do I have to say it—stop using that word. It’s so annoying. Just stop.” (January 8, 2024)

🔻 NewJeans: Instruments of Her Strategy

Min Hee Jin’s relationship with NewJeans has raised eyebrows. Reports suggest she has leveraged the group as a mouthpiece in her disputes with HYBE, manipulating them as tools to articulate her grievances. A defining moment came during a surprise livestream on September 11, where members voiced concerns about HYBE’s management practices and the desire for Min Hee Jin’s return as CEO.

Hyein expressed, “It seems HYBE’s current management methods are not the right approach. Let’s reinstate the CEO…” while Minji echoed the sentiment, insisting on Min Hee Jin’s return to leadership, a request that coincided suspiciously with Min Hee Jin’s own demands earlier that same day.

🔻 A Two-pronged Strategy for Reinstatement

Allegedly, Min Hee Jin was communicating with HYBE through emails advocating for her reinstatement while simultaneously orchestrating public pressure through NewJeans’ livestream. Evidence obtained by Dispatch highlights her bold demand for a CEO reinstatement aimed at stabilizing the company amidst growing public backlash related to her alleged mismanagement of workplace harassment cases.

She strategically redirected attention on the day of the livestream, using NewJeans to bolster her narrative and restore her position within the company.

🔻 NewJeans Refutes External Manipulation

NewJeans has since distanced themselves from this narrative, claiming the livestream was a personal decision devoid of Min Hee Jin’s influence. “We were concerned about rumors claiming Min Hee Jin instructed us to do this,” the group stated. Min Hee Jin’s camp echoed similar sentiments, claiming in a now-deleted KBS interview that she had “discouraged” the broadcast.

However, messages retrieved by Dispatch suggested otherwise, revealing that Min Hee Jin was acutely aware of the livestream details, even going as far as to comment, “(Bunnies) are rolling out the carpet for us.”

🔻 Behind the Scenes of Hanni’s National Assembly Hearing

On October 9, Hanni made headlines by announcing her intention to attend the National Assembly hearing independently, asserting this was her own decision made without informing the management. She confidently stated, “I’ll go alone!” emphasizing that her actions were for her and her group members.

Yet, it appears Min Hee Jin was involved in the planning. Just a day prior to Hanni’s announcement, she welcomed the young star into her office for an extensive four-hour conversation along with a legal advisor, implying a degree of coordination that contradicts Hanni’s claims.

🔻 Minji’s Remarks at the November 29 Press Conference

During the press conference on November 29, Minji attempted to emphasize their autonomy, stating, “We haven’t had private conversations with CEO Min Hee Jin, but I think she shares our thoughts…” This effort to dissociate from Min Hee Jin came as NewJeans insisted their prior actions, including the livestream, were decisions made independently.

Despite these claims, Dispatch’s reporting suggests a calculated sequence of events orchestrated to facilitate Min Hee Jin’s resurgence. The timeline of the livestream, the National Assembly hearing, and the press conference reveals a strategic maneuvering designed to strengthen her position within HYBE.

As HYBE’s official response to the reinstatement request loomed, preparations for the press conference appeared in place long before its occurrence, hinting at Min Hee Jin’s deeper intentions amidst the chaos.

Source: Daum, LSB