The hearing is rescheduled for 500 million won on the 29th at 4:15 PM.
This situation revives various controversies related to Min's allegations.
[TV Daily Reporter Han Seo-yul] Sourcemusic's lawsuit against former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin has been postponed by two weeks for its first hearing.
According to Maeil Business News on the 14th, the hearing for Sourcemusic's 500 million won damages claim, originally set to be held at the Seoul Western District Court on the 15th, has been rescheduled to the 29th at 4:15 PM. This change follows the acceptance of Sourcemusic's request to alter the hearing date by the court.
Meanwhile, the hearing set one hour earlier for Belift Lab will still proceed as planned. Sourcemusic had filed a lawsuit against Min in July of last year, claiming breaches relating to the promise of New Jeans' debut and negligence towards members. Min argued that her allegations were false and has also sought legal action. Sourcemusic previously expressed regret in a statement, criticizing the actions as spreading falsehoods and manipulating public perception by mentioning another artist's name.
This incident highlights a significant conflict within the K-pop industry between artists and their agencies. The legal dispute between Sourcemusic and former CEO Min Hee-jin extends beyond individual matters, offering a chance to discussions around the protection of neglected artists' rights and the ethical obligations of companies.
Min's claims regarding the broken promise for New Jeans' debut touch on serious issues that violate the expectations of fans and the public, potentially damaging the artist's image and the agency's reputation. Thus, this case could serve as an important benchmark for the future of the K-pop industry.
Furthermore, this legal conflict prompts a re-examination of how Sourcemusic deals with negative public opinion concerning other artists and what corporate culture is being formed as a result. As the K-pop market continues to grow, the urgent need for clear regulations defining the artist-agency relationship becomes evident.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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