In the latest saga of K-pop drama, tensions between ADOR and HYBE have escalated into a full-blown feud.
Reports of a power struggle have emerged, with both sides vying for dominance in the industry.
Allegations Against Fifth-Generation Groups
Amidst this turmoil, ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has thrust the spotlight onto the fifth-generation K-pop landscape.
Accusations of plagiarism have been hurled at rising groups such as ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, and RIIZE, with Min Hee Jin claiming they've "plagiarized" ADOR's concepts.
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BTS Implicated in Plagiarism Accusations
However, the bombshell dropped when BTS, the global phenomenon under HYBE, was implicated in Min Hee Jin's allegations.
I LOVE how K-media is bashing her, especially for her "everybody copied me" cries
— ⟭BlueeDenise⁷⁼¹⟬ 아포방포💜 (@BlueeDenise) April 23, 2024
They calling BS on her claiming BTS's success too
"Ador was created by Hybe in 2021 with 16B Won investment"
"How can it be said Nwj did not benefit from Hybe & BTS at all?"
SAY IT… pic.twitter.com/ziIeWOyAqx
In a shocking revelation, she claimed that the chart-topping group had also copied her ideas, sending shockwaves through the industry.
Incendiary Remarks by Min Hee Jin
Leaked documents from an audit process shed light on Min Hee Jin's incendiary remarks.
"In fact, he's copied from me and come this far."
“bang si hyuk copied me and made bts”
— 리자Liz⁷ ♡🍉아포방포 (@Vantaeliz_ot7) April 23, 2024
Big Hit created bts, bts made hybe, hybe made ador with bts's money and Where does she come in the equation? pic.twitter.com/wkjLVDcX3U
Allegedly, she made statements insinuating that BTS's success was built upon her ideas, with references to Chairman Bang Si-hyuk's alleged plagiarism.
Fan Reaction and Netizen Outrage
As news of the allegations spread, K-pop fans, especially the devoted ARMYs, were left reeling.
Many expressed disbelief and outrage at the notion of BTS being accused of plagiarism.
NETIZENS' REACTIONS
Here's what ARMYs are saying:
min heejin is just mentioning anybody now cuz what the hell do you mean THEE bts was copied from YOU...?
min heejin namedropping illit, tws, riize and claiming bang pd stole her ideas for BTS while expecting ppl to just blindly believe her
if there's one thing min heejin cannot replicate, that's bts' and bighit's organic and genuine humble beginnings.
When she was in SM she managed 3XO so she is still obsessed with the fact that "BTS copied 3XO"
K-pop industry is obsessed w/ copying "formulas of/for success",because, ironically, they suffer from intrinsic 'tall poppy syndrome'. BTS are what they are precisely cause they're unique and no f-la created or can replicate them.And why they've been beyond k-pop for a long time.
everyone wanna take credit of bts' success when not even bighit has any hand in where they are now they were literally broke 😭 the boys have participated in making their own music since their debut album
— leo (@itboypop) April 23, 2024
Furthermore, Min Hee Jin's broader pattern of targeting young groups with plagiarism claims has sparked condemnation from netizens.
In the ever-competitive world of K-pop, where originality is revered and imitation is scorned, these accusations have ignited a firestorm of controversy.
As the feud between ADOR and HYBE rages on, the future of BTS and other implicated groups hangs in the balance.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
