Min claims her remarks are legitimate expressions to protect artists.
The next hearing is scheduled for March 27.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Hangil] The legal confrontation between Billiflab and former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin continues in court regarding the plagiarism allegations against Ailite. During the fifth hearing of the damages lawsuit held at the Seoul Western District Court on the afternoon of the 9th, Billiflab argued that Min has been deliberately orchestrating public opinion against them. The plaintiff, Billiflab, claimed that Min's public assertions of New Jeans’ plagiarism had caused significant damages to the company and its artists, citing examples like decreased album orders and cancellation of advertising deals. Conversely, Min’s team countered that these claims were legitimate expressions made to protect the identity of the artists and asserted that discussions about Ailite's similarities had already been circulating prior to Min's remarks.
This controversy has become a significant case regarding the protection of idol groups' images within the entertainment industry. Billiflab has pursued legal action, claiming that Min Hee-jin's remarks have severely damaged Ailite's reputation. This raises awareness about the impact of artist statements on corporations, potentially setting a precedent for future similar cases.
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