Shockwaves at Min Hee Jin Press Conference: New Evidence Points to Family Member as Alleged Architect Behind NewJeans Legal Push

A dramatic press conference held by former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has sent shockwaves through the K-pop industry, as newly presented evidence appears to shift the narrative surrounding NewJeans’ legal conflict with their agency. According to documents and recorded conversations released during the briefing, a close family member of one of the group’s members — identified as Hyein’s uncle — may have played a central role in initiating and steering the group’s move toward litigation.

Min’s legal team described the revelation as a “turning point” in a case that has been publicly framed for months as a dispute driven by corporate misconduct and executive power struggles.

Alleged “Mastermind” Identified

At the heart of the press conference was a written note introduced by Min Hee Jin’s lawyer. The document reportedly confirms that Hyein’s uncle was the first person to suggest leaving ADOR, long before the conflict escalated into public lawsuits and media warfare.

According to Min’s side, this contradicts long-standing claims that she orchestrated or encouraged the members to break away from the company.

Min’s representatives alleged that the uncle, referred to in reports as Mr. Lee, had personal ties to a businessman and used those connections to advance what they described as a calculated plan — internally dubbed the “NewJeans recruitment campaign.” The goal, they claim, was not simply to protect the members, but to exploit the turmoil for financial and stock-related manipulation.

Min Hee Jin’s Claimed Attempt at Reconciliation

Min reiterated that her own position throughout the conflict had been mischaracterized. According to her statement, she actively attempted to return NewJeans to ADOR by offering significant personal concessions — including voluntarily giving up her shareholder rights — in hopes of reaching a settlement with HYBE.

However, she claims that during this vulnerable period, Mr. Lee stepped in and leveraged her weakened position to push forward a separate agenda, one that ultimately intensified the crisis instead of resolving it.

Explosive Audio Recording Released

The press conference took a darker turn when investigative news outlet The Gate revealed the existence of a recorded phone conversation involving Mr. B, identified as another relative and uncle of a NewJeans member.

In the audio, Mr. B was reportedly asked why he had remained silent despite the absence of evidence that Min Hee Jin had attempted to recruit or remove the members from ADOR. His response stunned those present:

“Because it was just a minor incident, nothing serious, so I just let it go.”

The remark quickly became one of the most controversial moments of the event.

Why Min Stayed Silent for a Year

The Gate further questioned why Min herself endured more than a year of public accusations without responding. Her answer, repeated consistently, was simple and emotionally charged:

“I was afraid the members would be hurt.”

According to reports presented at the conference, Min suffered from severe mental and emotional distress during this period. She allegedly experienced a prolonged nervous breakdown, with sources claiming she came close to death on multiple occasions. Despite this, she chose silence out of concern for the members’ mental health and the toll the controversy could take on their families.

Min Hee Jin Collapses Mid-Conference

The most harrowing moment came when reporters revealed that they had played Mr. B’s recording to Min prior to the press conference. Upon hearing the phrase “a minor incident, nothing serious,” Min reportedly collapsed and fainted on the spot.

Sources say the shock stemmed not just from the comment itself, but from the realization that individuals she believed she was protecting could dismiss her suffering so casually.

Medical staff were briefly called in, and the press conference was temporarily interrupted.

A Case That Just Took a Sharp Turn

The revelations have added a new and volatile layer to an already complex dispute involving corporate power, family influence, and the future of one of K-pop’s most influential groups. While no legal conclusions have been reached, the evidence presented has raised serious questions about who truly initiated the break from ADOR — and whose interests were being served along the way.

As the fallout continues, industry insiders suggest this press conference may mark a critical shift in public perception, and possibly, in the legal trajectory of the case itself.