Min Hee-jin's Instagram post referencing a novel sparks speculation about her current situation and her conflict with HYBE.
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Former ADOR representative Min Hee-jin attracted attention with a meaningful post. On the 24th, Min Hee-jin posted the cover of Heinrich Böll's book "The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum" through her Instagram story. Published in 1974, this work depicts the process by which sensational discourse that stimulates public curiosity destroys an individual's honor and life. It tells the story of a woman who has lived sincerely but is driven mad by false reports and the responding crowd. The book has a subtitle that reads, "How Violence Arises and What Results It Produces," which is eye-catching. It is speculated that Min Hee-jin is likening her current situation to the content of this book. It is also said that she expressed discomfort with the way media reports are handled, especially in light of her conflict with HYBE. On the same day, Korean media Dispatch released part of the ruling document regarding a lawsuit from October 16, which upheld a fine against Min Hee-jin, who had denied workplace bullying. According to this, Min Hee-jin allegedly used insulting terms and derogatory expressions towards a female employee who was said to be a victim in a KakaoTalk group chat with three people. She has been in intense conflict with HYBE since April of last year. As the lawsuit progresses, members of NewJeans expressed their intention to return to ADOR this month, drawing attention to future developments. In response, Min Hee-jin stated that she respects and supports the five members' choice, emphasizing that her lawsuit with HYBE is entirely separate from NewJeans and that she is doing her best as an individual, hoping for the truth to be revealed.
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