- Source Music’s lawsuit against Min Hee Jin for 500 million KRW has been postponed to May 30, 2025.
- The rescheduling avoids a clash with LE SSERAFIM’s comeback on March 14, 2025.
- Min Hee Jin claims HYBE mismanaged NewJeans (NJZ) and suppressed their promotions.
Source Music and Min Hee Jin’s legal dispute continues to shake up the K-pop industry, with the agency seeking damages over allegedly false statements made by the former ADOR CEO.
The legal battle, which initially began as a disagreement over management rights, has now escalated into a broader issue of corporate control and artist development.
Legal Drama Between Source Music & Min Hee Jin Intensifies
The lawsuit between Source Music and Min Hee Jin highlights deeper tensions within HYBE’s management structure. Min Hee Jin, credited for NewJeans’ concept and success, has repeatedly clashed with HYBE over creative and business decisions. Her claims suggest HYBE’s alleged favoritism toward LE SSERAFIM, which has fueled ongoing debates among K-pop fans.
Source Music has firmly denied Min Hee Jin’s allegations, insisting that her statements damaged LE SSERAFIM’s reputation. The agency’s 500 million KRW lawsuit underscores the high stakes of this battle, where public perception and corporate power struggles are at play. Meanwhile, despite the controversy, LE SSERAFIM successfully released their 5th mini-album HOT on the original hearing date, March 14, 2025.
With the next hearing set for May 30, the case could bring more revelations about HYBE’s internal workings. Fans are eager to see if Min Hee Jin will provide additional evidence or if the legal proceedings will further complicate HYBE’s public image. While the lawsuit may not directly affect the groups involved, the outcome could reshape how K-pop agencies handle creative control and group promotions in the future.
The industry has seen corporate conflicts before, but this case stands out due to its impact on two of K-pop’s biggest girl groups. As HYBE, Source Music, and Min Hee Jin prepare for the next legal round, the repercussions of this battle may extend far beyond the courtroom.
As the legal dispute between Source Music and Min Hee Jin unfolds, its impact on K-pop’s corporate landscape remains uncertain. The upcoming hearing could bring new twists, shaping how entertainment agencies navigate power struggles in the industry.
“The only way to win a power struggle is to refuse to be a part of it.” – Shannon L. Alder
