Despite winning her lawsuit against HYBE, former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin (민희진) still isn’t innocent – at least according to Dispatch. The South Korean news outlet recently released a lengthy exposé on Min Hee Jin, claiming that she orchestrated NewJeans’ (뉴진스) “downfall”.
On 23rd February 2026 (Monday), Dispatch dropped an exposé on NewJeans’ former executive producer, alleging that she had a major role in the group’s months-long battle against HYBE and ADOR. These allegations come after the court ruled in Min Hee Jin’s favour in a dispute with her former label. However, Dispatch claimed the court case failed to present several arguments that point to her involvement. Here’s a list of the allegations put forward:
Min Hee Jin Used Her Connections With A Japanese Aristocrat
On 28th November 2025, NewJeans held a press conference to announce the termination of their exclusive contract, promising to proceed with previously scheduled activities. However, the next day, the members reversed their intention, saying they would suspend all activities. Dispatch claims Min Hee Jin planned this move, calling NewJeans to Japan to meet with the late Japanese aristocrat, Kazumichi Goh.
Kazumichi Goh was a notable figure in the Japanese racing world with considerable influence and wealth. He was also allegedly a huge fan of NewJeans. Reports suggest that Min Hee Jin got acquainted with Kazumichi Goh in late 2024, claiming she met up with him because she needed funding. As such, she scheduled several meetings with Kazumichi Goh and NewJeans, hoping to kickstart investment talks. In March 2025, NewJeans released a song called “PitStop”, which Dispatch speculates to be a tribute to the late racing team founder.
Min Hee Jin Planned NewJeans’ ComplexCon Performance
NewJeans performed “PitStop” for the first and only time at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025, marking their debut as NJZ (엔제이지) amid their ongoing legal dispute. When asked about the planning for the performance, the group members claimed that the organisers were providing the necessary personnel. However, Dispatch argued that Min Hee Jin had discussed the performance contract.
The news outlet claimed to have obtained NewJeans’ ComplexCon contract, revealing that the group received a US$850,000 payment. From that amount, US$500,000 was for consulting fees and staff expenses. Min Hee Jin reportedly discussed the contract with the members’ parents and the lawyer team. However, the creative director allegedly didn’t use her name in the contract to avoid tampering issues.
Dispatch suspects that Min Hee Jin wanted NewJeans to proceed with the ComplexCon performance to appease Complex China CEO Bonnie Chan Woo. A leading figure in the Chinese pop culture industry, Bonnie reportedly expressed interest in purchasing 80% of the shares in ADOR, in return for the rights to artists’ contracts and operations.
Min Hee Jin & Danielle’s Mother Attempted To Create A False Narrative
NewJeans’ performance as NJZ at ComplexCon Hong Kong happened after the court granted ADOR’s injunction, effectively halting the group’s independent activities. However, Dispatch claimed to have obtained messages between Min Hee Jin and Danielle’s (다니엘) mother, where the two allegedly suggested crafting a narrative.
The two reportedly planned to release a statement, suggesting ADOR placed psychological pressure and anxiety on the NewJeans members, especially to attend ADOR-related activities. Dispatch claims the narrative was to build grounds to nullify the members’ contact by citing emotional distress.
Min Hee Jin Planned Out NewJeans’ Contract Termination
Min Hee Jin’s 12th February court victory was the result of the court ruling that, although there had been discussions of seeking independence, the creative director did not carry them out. However, Dispatch alleges that the former ADOR CEO actively orchestrated NewJeans’ contract termination press conference.
The news outlet claims to have evidence that Min Hee Jin directed the event, even writing a script for the members and overseeing rebuttal press materials. At the press conference, the members claimed that they never discussed their contract termination with their former executive producer. At that time, Min Hee Jin had stepped down as ADOR’s CEO, but was still an internal director.
Min Hee Jin has reacted to Dispatch’s report with a Stories post on her personal Instagram. The creative director slammed the media outlet, claiming that they’re spreading false information. She also said that she’ll take legal action against Dispatch.
Source: Dispatch
