MHJ/NEWJEANS VS. HYBE/ADOR MEGATHREAD: Davolink chairman exposes Min Heejin's plan to poach NewJeans from HYBE, Min Heejin's lawsuits begin & ADOR files to block NewJeans from signing advertisements independently

This megathread is dedicated to ranting, raging, and venting about the ongoing dispute and legal conflict between Min Heejin/NewJeans and HYBE/ADOR. Key topics include Davolink chairman Park Jung-kyu admitting to discussions about signing NewJeans to a new company co-founded with Min Heejin, the lawsuits filed against Min Heejin, and ADOR’s attempts to block NewJeans from independently signing advertisements and brand deals.

Any posts about the MHJ/NewJeans vs. HYBE/ADOR conflict made outside of this megathread will be deleted, and the original poster will be asked to contribute here instead.

Relevant articles:

• 250109 Korea JoongAng Daily: Davolink chairman says he discussed founding new company to sign NewJeans with Min Hee-jin

• 250110 Chosun Biz: Min Hee-jin faces lawsuits from Source Music and Belift Lab over allegations

• 250113 Korea JoongAng Daily: ADOR asks court to stop NewJeans' members from independently signing commercial deals

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