The ongoing legal feud between K-Pop groups NewJeans and ILLIT escalates as accusations of copying spark heated fan debates.

NewJeans announced that they would not return to their agency, ADOR, now that its former CEO, Min Hee Jin, has been fired, ...

After walking free in HYBE’s breach of trust case, Min Hee-jin reignites controversy by accusing ILLIT of copying NewJeans’ ...

HYBE label Belift Lab disputes the former ADOR CEO's claims that ILLIT's debut too closely mirrored NewJeans.

The legal standoff between K-pop girl group NewJeans and its agency Ador continues to escalate, with both sides presenting ...

The legal dispute between HYBE’s BELIFT LAB and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin escalated in a July 18 hearing regarding ...

BELIFT LAB says its girl group is "facing unjustified malicious attacks, ridicule, and slander" and vowed to "protect our artists and employees." ...

ADOR does not want NewJeans and ILLIT to be associated in any way. We have no intention of tolerating promotions such as groups being sibling groups just because they debuted under HYBE labels.

The K-pop industry is witnessing escalating tensions and a complex web of controversies as new and established girl groups go through the various challenges of fame and the expectations of fans.

ILLIT, a rising K-pop girl group, has clinched the top spot among girl groups on Spotify, surpassing industry giants with a record 17.7 million monthly listeners. Their success underscores K-pop's ...

From left, Le Sserafim, ILLIT and NewJeans / Courtesy of HYBE and Ador. By KTimes. Published May 22, 2024 8:26 am KST; Updated May 23, 2024 10:03 am KST; search menu. The Korea Times. my times.

ILLIT debuted in March 2024 with their EP, Super Real Me, while NewJeans debuted in July 2022. However, the rookie girl group's Knowing Bros appearance comes with the release of NewJeans' upcoming ...