BTS’ V Reacts After Private Messages Surface in Legal Battle
V publicly denies taking sides after private messages with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin were used without consent in a shareholder dispute involving HYBE and allegations of plagiarism.
- On Friday , Kim Taehyung, known as V, said private KakaoTalk exchanges with Min Hee‑jin were submitted without his consent and posted on Instagram Story to clarify he did not take sides.
- The Seoul Central District Court on February 12 ruled in Min Hee‑jin's favour, dismissing HYBE's claims and ordering 25.5 billion KRW payment under her shareholder agreement put option, but HYBE has appealed.
- Media outlets such as Kyunghyang Shinmun reported the chat excerpts were included in the proceedings, showing Taehyung privately acknowledged similarities between ILLIT and NewJeans, while filings noted HYBE chairman Bang Si‑hyuk's role in ILLIT's debut.
- With BTS's comeback album Arirang set for release on March 20, next month, fans flagged the timing as sensitive and flooded Taehyung's posts with support while HYBE appeals.
- As the two‑year dispute continues, it has become a public battle over trust and plagiarism, with Min Hee‑jin calling the claims retaliatory and observers warning of privacy risks for Taehyung, who was not a party to the litigation.
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BTS’ V reacts after private messages surface in legal battle
BTS star V clarifies his private chats with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. He states the messages were casual and not meant to take sides in the HYBE legal battle. V expressed surprise that these private conversations became evidence. The exchange reportedly touched on plagiarism claims against ...
BTS’ V breaks silence after private messages surface in HYBE–Min Hee-jin legal battle
News News: BTS member V speaks out about private messages that surfaced in the ongoing legal dispute between HYBE and Min Hee-jin, aiming to clarify his position and emphasize privacy concerns.
BTS' V Responds After Private Conversation Used As Court Evidence In HYBE–Min Hee-jin Lawsuit
BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) has reacted after private messages exchanged between him and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin were reportedly used in court in the ongoing HYBE legal dispute.
BTS’ Kim Taehyung speaks out after private conversation with Min Hee Jin is used as court evidence
BTS member Kim Taehyung has broken his silence after his private messages were submitted as court evidence in the ongoing HYBE and Min Hee Jin lawsuit, without his knowledge or consent.
V Min Hee-jin, embarrassed by the submission of private conversations as evidence without consent Hive expresses discontent Official OSEN = Reporter Kang Seo-jeong While BTS's V expressed his bewilderment over former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin submitting conversations with him as evidence, Hive conveyed its position. On the 20th, BTS's
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