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Comprehensive chronicle of Min Hee-jin's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Min Hee-jin's journey to global stardom
At the 2024 The Fact Music Awards in Osaka, NewJeans publicly thanked Min Hee-jin in their acceptance speeches, showing support after her ADOR departure and crediting her pivotal role in their success. Their heartfelt messages underscored her lasting impact.
NewJeans publicly thanked Min Hee-jin for her career support during their 2024 The Fact Music Awards acceptance speech in Osaka, marking their first show of solidarity since her removal from ADOR.
Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, was named one of Variety’s influential women in global entertainment for 2022, celebrating her impact alongside other South Korean industry leaders. The recognition coincided with International Women’s Day.
Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, was recognized by Variety as an influential woman in global entertainment alongside other notable South Korean figures.
Min Hee-jin won Best Visual & Art Director at the 2016 MAMA for her work with EXO and SHINee, cementing her status as a top creative force in K-pop.
Min Hee-jin won the 2016 MAMA best visual and art director award for her work with S.M. Entertainment idols, cementing her status as a top K-pop visual director.
NewJeans will drop their new single ''How Sweet'' on May 24, 2024, under ADOR's Min Hee-jin—a strategic move amid her feud with HYBE. The timing could boost public sympathy for Min if her dismissal coincides with the release, swaying industry sentiment in her favor.
NewJeans is scheduled to release a new single titled 'How Sweet' on May 24, 2024, produced by Min Hee-jin, which could strategically sway public opinion in her favor amid her potential dismissal.
BTS’s V released his solo debut album 'Layover' on September 8, 2023, entirely produced by Min Hee-jin, who helped him showcase his authentic artistry. Initially hesitant due to her busy schedule, Min was drawn in by V’s passion and unique vocals, marking her first major solo project outside her label ADOR.
Min Hee-jin accepted an offer to produce BTS member V's solo album after initial hesitation, expanding her influence beyond her label ADOR.
BTS member V released his solo debut album 'Layover,' produced by Min Hee-jin, who helped him authentically express his musical identity.
In 2022, Hybe subsidiary ADOR debuted NewJeans, a girl group produced by Min Hee-jin, whose instant global success with hits like 'Hype Boy' and 'OMG' cemented her status as a K-pop innovator. The group’s rapid rise intensified industry competition, while their later backing of Min during her Hybe dispute highlighted her creative influence. Their pre-debut rollout, including the 'Attention' music video and unique branding, set a fresh standard in K-pop marketing.
In 2022, ADOR, Hybe's new independent label, debuted the Min Hee-jin-produced girl group NewJeans, whose hits like 'Hype Boy' and 'OMG' brought international fame, cemented Min Hee-jin's status as a top K-pop producer, and heightened K-pop label competition.
NewJeans debuted under Hybe's label ADOR, led by CEO Min Hee-jin, who guided the group's successful K-pop career and rapid rise to fame, sparking both acclaim and conflict with Hybe.
In 2022, Min Hee-jin founded and led NewJeans under ADOR (a Hybe subsidiary), with the group quickly rising to global fame through hits like 'Hype Boy' and 'OMG,' cementing Min's status as a top K-pop creative visionary, and her influence was further highlighted during her Hybe dispute.
Min Hee-jin unveiled NewJeans' 'Attention' music video and shared the group's vision, employing an unconventional debut strategy that sparked buzz ahead of their official album release.
In 2021, Min Hee-jin spearheaded the debut of Source Music's new girl group under Big Hit Entertainment, showcasing her expertise in launching top-tier K-pop talent. This move reinforced her key role in shaping Big Hit's growing artist lineup.
Min Hee-jin is leading/managing the debut of Source Music's new girl group under Big Hit Entertainment in 2021, as part of Big Hit's strategy to expand its artist lineup and continuing her role in developing prominent K-pop acts.
In 2021, Min Hee-jin left SM Entertainment to establish ADOR under Hybe, where she debuted the hit group NewJeans in 2022. This marked her successful transition to leading her own label.
Min Hee-jin founded Hybe's subsidiary label ADOR after leaving SM Entertainment, later debuting the successful group NewJeans in 2022.
In 2019, Hybe launched the 'Plus Global Audition' to scout talent for Min Hee-jin's new girl group, paving the way for their 2022 debut. The audition marked a major milestone in the group's formation.
Hybe's 'Plus Global Audition' successfully recruited members for Min Hee-jin's highly anticipated new girl group, set to debut in 2022.