Who Was the Man Standing Beside Min Hee Jin After Her Press Conference?

On February 25, Min Hee Jin, CEO of OOAK Records, held a press conference in Seoul where she made a bold proposal to HYBE. Despite winning the first trial in her stock sale payment lawsuit and being awarded approximately ₩25.6 billion, she offered to forgo the amount on the condition that HYBE halt all ongoing civil and criminal legal disputes.

The press conference, originally scheduled for 1:45 p.m., began six minutes late after Min reportedly went to the wrong building next door. Unlike her marathon two-hour press conference two years ago, this time she spoke for just seven minutes before concluding. As she quickly exited the venue, a man was seen sticking closely by her side—drawing immediate curiosity.

That man was BLACK.Q, a well-known choreographer behind many of NewJeans’ hit songs, including “Attention,” “Hype Boy,” “Ditto,” “OMG,” and “Super Shy.” He also appeared on Mnet’s “Street Man Fighter” in 2022. Previously, BLACK.Q had listed OOAK Records in his social media profile, signaling his association with Min Hee Jin. His presence at the press conference further confirmed their continued collaboration.

During her remarks, Min Hee Jin stated, “In exchange for giving up the ₩25.6 billion, I ask that HYBE stop all ongoing civil and criminal lawsuits and disputes. This proposal includes the termination of all complaints and accusations targeting me personally, the NewJeans members, external partners, and ADOR employees.”

She emphasized that her most urgent reason was the well-being of NewJeans. “It pains me that some are standing on stage while others must stand in court. No one can view this situation happily. With hearts torn apart like this, we cannot create good culture,” she said.

Previously, the Civil Agreement Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court ruled in Min Hee Jin’s favor in her stock sale payment lawsuit against HYBE. The court ordered HYBE to pay approximately ₩25.5 billion under the put option agreement.

As Min pushes for what she describes as a “ceasefire,” the appearance of BLACK.Q at her side signals that key creative figures remain aligned with her—adding another layer of interest to an already high-stakes dispute.

Sources: Daum