Min Hee Jin’s Role in NewJeans Secured: ADOR Confirms Reappointment Amid CEO Drama
ADOR, the entertainment company behind the K-pop group NewJeans, has officially announced plans to reappoint former CEO Min Hee Jin as an internal director. Min Hee Jin, a key figure in the production and management of NewJeans, is currently at the center of discussions regarding her future role at the company.
On September 25, ADOR released an official statement confirming their decision to hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to formally reappoint Min Hee Jin as an internal director. The company emphasized that while Min Hee Jin will continue to oversee production for NewJeans, her request to return as CEO has been denied for now.
This decision follows discussions held at ADOR’s board meeting on September 25, KST. The proposal to reappoint Min Hee Jin as an internal director comes after a live broadcast by the members of NewJeans on September 11, during which they requested her reinstatement as CEO.
ADOR’s Official Statement and the Role of Min Hee Jin
Min Hee Jin, who played a crucial role in producing NewJeans’ content, had earlier resigned as CEO of ADOR in August. However, ADOR acknowledged that her expertise as a producer remains essential to the group’s success. In the statement, ADOR mentioned that Min Hee Jin’s role as the producer for NewJeans is secured for the next five years, covering the remaining duration of the group’s contract.
Despite the internal push for her reappointment as CEO, ADOR's board decided that the request for her to return as the company’s chief executive was "not acceptable" at this time. However, they left the door open for further negotiations regarding her role and conditions within the company.
The Response from NewJeans and Future Prospects
On August 27, ADOR had announced Min Hee Jin’s resignation as CEO, leading to a reaction from the members of NewJeans. In a live broadcast on September 11, the group issued an ultimatum to HYBE, the parent company of ADOR, to reinstate Min Hee Jin as CEO by September 25. Min Hee Jin herself filed an injunction on September 13, seeking reappointment as both CEO and internal director.
ADOR has reassured fans and stakeholders that Min Hee Jin will remain involved in NewJeans as an internal director and as the main producer of the group’s content. Her role is critical to the group’s artistic direction, and her reappointment as internal director is seen as a step to stabilize ongoing tensions. ADOR also confirmed that the details of the discussions from the board meeting have been shared with the members of NewJeans.
As ADOR continues negotiations regarding Min Hee Jin’s role, fans of NewJeans and the K-pop community are closely watching the developments. While Min Hee Jin will not return as CEO for now, her involvement with the group’s production remains unchanged, signaling continuity in NewJeans’ creative journey. The next steps will likely unfold as further discussions take place, offering more clarity on her role within the company.
