[Sports Chosun, Reporter Baek Ji-eun] Additional allegations have surfaced regarding the tampering accusations against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Will former CEO Min once again deny all allegations against her, or will she maintain her silence?
Park Jung-kyu, chairman of Daborink, claimed through a media outlet on the 7th that he met with former CEO Min last August to discuss detailed plans for establishing a new company, investment directions, and funding. However, former CEO Min allegedly lied, claiming she never met him, which resulted in stock price declines and other damages.
According to Chairman Park, a relative of a NewJeans member, Mr. A, requested Park to invest 5 billion won in Min. The three of them reportedly met at Park’s house on September 30 last year, where they discussed Mr. A taking over Daborink and transferring management rights to Min, with plans to raise capital for the entertainment business through a stock issuance. Park intended to benefit from the sale of shares.
During this process, Min continuously expressed dissatisfaction with HYBE and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, reportedly using expletives. Additionally, Min allegedly asked Park, ‘Can I bring NewJeans with me?’ and Park advised that she would need to leave ADOR first to decrease the company’s value and eventually take NewJeans with her.
However, because Min was only looking for a way to receive investments, they couldn’t come to a lasting agreement. Park feels aggrieved as Min denied ever meeting with an investor.
Min has consistently denied both the tampering allegations and the breach of duty accusations, stating they are baseless. With Park now having gone public with his identity and statements, the situation has taken a new turn. All eyes are on Min to see what she will say next.
Reporter Baek Ji-eun silk781220@sportschosun.com