Min Hee Jin has officially been cleared of all criminal charges filed by HYBE LABELS, bringing an end to the high-profile legal battle that captured the attention of the K-pop industry for months. On July 15, Korean media outlet Star News reported that law enforcement had dismissed HYBE’s accusations of breach of trust after a thorough investigation. This outcome not only vindicates the former ADOR CEO but also reestablishes her standing in the industry, where she had faced both public scrutiny and intense speculation.
HYBE had accused Min Hee Jin of attempting to seize control of ADOR, the label she helped build under HYBE’s umbrella. The core of the complaint revolved around claims that she had neglected her duties as CEO and acted in ways that undermined the company’s interests. However, after reviewing the evidence, authorities concluded that no illegal activities had occurred. As a result, the police dismissed the charges without indictment, signaling a legal win for Min and a blow to HYBE’s case.
While Min Hee Jin has yet to make a formal public statement, her subtle use of social media has sparked widespread interpretation among fans and followers. Shortly after the news broke, she posted an Instagram Story featuring Beyond the Clouds by The Frank Cunimondo Trio. Though the post didn’t include a caption or explanation, the timing—and especially the song’s lyrics—did not go unnoticed.
The track includes lines like:
“You see beyond the clouds / living so joyfully / no one will hold you long / your world is always / bright and free.”
These words struck a chord with many, who interpreted the choice of music as a quiet yet pointed message. For fans, it was a poetic declaration of Min Hee Jin’s release from the months-long cloud of suspicion. Some viewed it as a celebratory moment, expressing admiration for her resilience and dignity throughout the ordeal. Online, supporters began calling her “queen” and echoed sentiments like “the truth will always win,” applauding her grace under pressure and the final vindication.
The legal battle between Min Hee Jin and HYBE had intensified tensions within the K-pop world, especially given ADOR’s success with NewJeans, one of the fastest-rising girl groups in recent years. Many industry insiders saw the dispute as not just a clash of corporate governance but also a struggle over creative direction and artistic autonomy.
Now, with the police clearing her of all wrongdoing, Min Hee Jin appears poised for a powerful comeback. Whether she will return to her role at ADOR or chart a new path independently remains to be seen, but for now, her silence—paired with a few carefully chosen lyrics—speaks volumes.