July 15, 2025

The police have officially cleared former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin of breach of trust allegations filed by HYBE.

On July 15 KST, Min’s representatives confirmed that the Seoul Yongsan Police Station found no wrongdoing in HYBE’s April 2024 complaint. “After over a year of investigation, both cases submitted by HYBE were dismissed without charges,” the statement read. Min had undergone around eight hours of questioning during the investigation, confidently telling reporters, “Calling this breach of trust doesn’t even make sense,” and asserting that she and her legal team had ample evidence to support her case.

HYBE had accused Min of attempting to take control of ADOR despite being a minority shareholder, prompting a police complaint and a bid to remove her through a shareholder vote.

However, the Seoul Central District Court sided with Min, granting an injunction that blocked HYBE from exercising its voting rights, stating that HYBE failed to sufficiently justify her dismissal. The court acknowledged that Min had sought more independent governance for ADOR, particularly regarding the group NewJeans, but ruled that her actions did not amount to criminal breach of trust. With the police now dismissing HYBE’s complaint, Min Hee Jin emerges with a significant legal and public victory.

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“Health comes first”

By Riku July 15, 2025 No Comments

Kep1er’s Seo Youngeun will be temporarily halting group activities due to health concerns, with her agency and fans prioritizing her recovery.

On July 15 KST, WakeOne and Swing Entertainment announced that Youngeun had been feeling unwell and, following medical advice, will be taking a break to rest and recover. “After consulting with her, we’ve decided she will focus on regaining her health,” the agency stated. Fans quickly rallied online, expressing concern and support with messages like “Take all the time you need,” and “Your health comes first.”

As a result, Youngeun will not participate in Kep1er’s August comeback or other scheduled events. The agency assured fans, “We will provide full support for her recovery and update you as her condition improves.” Admired for her strong vocals and stage presence, Youngeun’s absence will be felt, but fans continue to send warm wishes for her swift and full recovery.

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Actress Kang Seo Ha has passed away at 31

By Riku July 15, 2025 No Comments

As reported by Sports Kyunghyang, Kang Seo Ha died on July 14 after battling a chronic illness, reportedly cancer. Her funeral wake has been arranged at Room 8 of the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, with the funeral scheduled for July 16 at 7:40 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Haman, South Gyeongsang Province.

Following the news, a memorial tribute was shared on Kang Seo Ha’s Instagram. The post begins with the heartfelt message, “Unnie, I hope you are free from pain and only happy where you are. I miss you so, so much. You’ll forever be in my heart. I love you,” and features a video montage of her photos. Fans and colleagues have filled the comments with messages of sorrow and remembrance.

Kang Seo Ha graduated from the Korea National University of Arts’ School of Drama and made her debut in 2012 through the music video for Brave Guys’ “Farther Away.” She went on to appear in various dramas including JTBC’s Schoolgirl Detectives, Assembly, Through the Waves, Flowers of the Prison, First Love Again, and Heart Surgeons.

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