Min Hee-jin, Former ADOR CEO, Gears Up to Launch New Boy Group After Settling with HYBE

Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR and founder of The Black Label, is reportedly set to launch a new K-pop boy group.

According to online communities on the 3rd, OKERECORDS, the label established by Min Hee-jin, will hold a private in-person audition at a renowned dance academy on the 7th.

This move signals her intention to discover and nurture fresh talent for a new idol group, drawing significant attention to her future endeavors in the industry.

OKERECORDS, established in October, is registered with objectives including artist management, music production and distribution, and event planning. Min Hee-jin is listed as an in-house director.

Meanwhile, the protracted legal dispute between Min Hee-jin and HYBE appears to be nearing resolution, with all members of the girl group NewJeans announcing their return to ADOR. Haerin and Hyein, along with Minji, Hanni, and Danielle, have all confirmed their continuation with ADOR. While individual meetings were held with members excluding Hanni, who was reportedly abroad, anticipation is growing for NewJeans' future activities.

Netizens are showing a mix of reactions, with comments like 'Excited for Min Hee-jin's next chapter,' 'Hope the new boy group is a hit too!' and 'Rooting for NewJeans' continued success.'