US EditionBTS’ 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 in the HYBE–Min Hee‑jin dispute without his consent and posted on Instagram Story that he did not intend to 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 the shareholder agreement and put option, and HYBE has appealed.
- Kyunghyang Shinmun reported court filings included KakaoTalk chats discussing alleged similarities between ILLIT and NewJeans, with private messages noting content looked similar and Bang Si-hyuk's role mentioned.
- With BTS's comeback album Arirang set for March 20, ARMY supporters quickly flooded Taehyung's social posts with support while many flagged the timing as sensitive amid HYBE's ongoing appeal.
- The episode highlights privacy risks when third-party messages enter court records, as the dispute involves allegations and private exchanges used as evidence without consent, raising broader privacy concerns in the industry.
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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.
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