Hybe announced a probe into its powerhouse subsidiary Ador, which manages popular girl group NewJeans, a two-year-old K-pop phenomenon who have topped global charts.
The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS told AFP on April 23 that it was investigating whether Ador chief and famed producer Min Hee-jin was plotting to break away from the parent company, which holds a controlling 80% stake. Hybe is also demanding her resignation.
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