The hearing was rescheduled from May 29 to June 12 as a necessary decision under unavoidable circumstances.
This lawsuit involves clarification regarding statements made about New Jeans.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Han-gil] The court date for the damage compensation lawsuit filed by Sources Music against former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin has been rescheduled, with Min's side pointing out that some reports on the matter are inaccurate. This change is linked to a workshop schedule with law firm Sejong.
On May 22, Min Hee-jin's legal representatives from Sejong submitted a request to the court to change the court date due to a conflict with their scheduled workshop. The original hearing was set for May 29, but after the request, it has been postponed until June 12.
Min Hee-jin's team has emphasized that the change should not be seen as an attempt by the defense to delay proceedings, explaining that the initial hearing was slated for May 15 and later adjusted at the request of the plaintiff. They asserted, “This delay was not a request from our side but a necessary adjustment given the circumstances.”
This case illustrates the legal conflict between Sources Music and Min Hee-jin, emphasizing that the dispute is not merely about damages but involves conflicting claims and clarifications from both sides. According to Min's representatives, the statements made by the plaintiff lack clear factual support, and scheduling conflicts related to routine workshops or court availability have significantly impacted the proceedings.
Moreover, this situation presents an opportunity to reassess the roles of artists and their legal representatives within the K-pop industry. The ongoing controversies regarding 'casting' are likely to continue influencing contracts and lawsuits, drawing attention not only from fans but also from the wider public.
Ultimately, this lawsuit ties into questions concerning Min Hee-jin's role in the New Jeans debut process, suggesting implications that extend beyond a simple legal dispute. This incident could facilitate discussions about how artists are protected and the ways in which they respond to unfolding events and contexts.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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