ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin is displaying contradictory stances regarding two separate plagiarism allegations. Previously, she accused ILLIT of imitating NewJeans without clear evidence or basis. However, now that she is facing plagiarism allegations, her response is to demand that the accuser "submit a credible analysis report." This apparent double standard has been called out by a TV Daily reporter.
According to a report by Munhwa Ilbo on July 18, WISE MUSIC GROUP hired a Korean law firm last month and sent formal letters of protest to six entities, including ADOR. They claim that NewJeans' song "Bubble Gum" plagiarized the British band Shakatak's song "Easier Said Than Done."
However, this situation contrasts with when Min Hee Jin accused ILLIT of imitating NewJeans. The conflict between Min Hee Jin and HYBE began with allegations that another girl group under HYBE was copying NewJeans. At the time, Min Hee Jin's evidence was based on similarities in styling, concept photos, choreography, and self-produced content. However, her claims were largely subjective, stating that these elements "resemble NewJeans" or "are similar to what NewJeans has done," without clear proof.
Currently, ADOR is demanding "clear evidence of plagiarism" from Shakatak. This is a natural step, as anyone falsely accused of plagiarism would want to clear their name. However, since Min Hee Jin did not follow such proper procedures when accusing others, ADOR's seemingly hypocritical stance is being met with cold scrutiny. Given the global attention on NewJeans, if the plagiarism claims are proven true, the backlash could be severe.
K-netizens commented:
"She's getting her comeuppance."
"I don't think she made the claims without basis, so I don't see it as karma."
"The songs are so similar."
"It sounded somewhat similar."
"She called others a copycat, yet now this..."
"It seems like she's just telling them to stop talking nonsense."
"There really must be such a thing as karma."
"I'm disappointed in Min Hee Jin."
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