ADOR Plans Board of Directors Meeting Amidst HYBE Legal Feud
ADOR, the label caught in a legal dispute with parent company HYBE, is set to hold a board of directors meeting this week in Seoul amidst ongoing tensions.
Reportedly, ADOR notified HYBE of the scheduled board meeting to be held on May 10, KST. The meeting will see the participation of CEO Min Hee Jin, Vice President Shin, and Creative Director Kim.
This development follows last week's report stating Min Hee Jin's initial refusal of HYBE's call for a board meeting aimed at expediting the dismissal process of Min Hee Jin and her directors from ADOR.
Min argued that the call lacked legal basis, asserting that the rights to convene an audited board of directors are limited to the scope of the audit's requirements, rendering the call illegal.
In addition to the board meeting, ADOR's legal representatives have stated plans for a general shareholders' meeting by the end of May.
Online sentiment appears to heavily favor Min Hee Jin, drawing parallels between her and the underdog character Kongji from Korean folklore.
Fans express hope for her success in the ongoing dispute, rallying behind messages of support and encouragement.
With the situation unfolding, fans eagerly await further developments in the legal battle between ADOR and HYBE, hoping for a favorable outcome for Min Hee Jin and the label she represents.
Is Jisoo’s Acting the Main Problem in "Newtopia"? - Here's Why Fans Are Worried About the New Zombie Series
The new OTT series Newtopiahas faced mixed reactions, with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo's acting and a slow storyline making viewers question if the show can survive.
Released on the 7th, Newtopiaon Coupang Play promised to offer something fresh in the K-zombie genre. The drama follows an unlikely couple, Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung Min), a late-blooming soldier, and his girlfriend Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), as they fight to survive in a zombie-infested Seoul.
The mix of zombies and romantic comedy sounded like an interesting twist, but the show hasn’t exactly hit the mark.
Jisoo’s second lead role after Snowdrop in 2021 was highly anticipated. But many fans and critics have been concerned about her acting, especially after she received some backlash for her unclear pronunciation and awkward expressions in her previous project.
Director Yoon Sung-hyun, aware of the concerns, said at the press preview, “Since Jisoo hadn’t acted for a long time after her last project, I was also initially worried, thinking, ‘Will she be okay?’ But Jisoo dedicated herself, doing script readings four days a week. She worked hard, and as a result, I had no doubts or difficulties. By episode 8, you'll feel that only Jisoo could have portrayed Young-joo. She did an amazing job.”
Despite his words of praise, Jisoo’s performance still left fans worried. While she showed some improvement, her portrayal of Young-joo seemed inconsistent, lacking the calmness expected from the character. However, her "girl crush" image, with her background as a "campus goddess," did add some intrigue to her role.
The main issue, however, wasn’t just Jisoo's acting. Newtopiaalso struggled with its pacing. While other recent hits like Trauma Center or Trigger grab attention right from the start, Newtopiaspent too much time in the first episode on Jae-yoon’s military life and Young-joo’s personal struggles, making it feel like a waste of time. The show failed to showcase the humor and zombie elements it promised, leaving many viewers unimpressed.
On top of that, some characters came off as annoying, like Jae-yoon’s colleague, Line Ho (Im Seong Jae), and the "unlikable" senior character Seojin-wook (played by Kang Young Seok). Even Park Jung-min didn’t do much to help the show move along, making the 57-minute episode feel even longer.
Thankfully, the show picked up pace in episode 2, finally diving into the zombie chaos. But will that be enough to save Newtopia? With the first episode still fresh in fans’ minds, the jury’s still out on whether this K-zombie drama can find its footing and deliver the thrills viewers are hoping for.
The remaining six episodes of Newtopiawill air every Friday at 8 PM, with one episode released per week. Stay tuned to see if the series can bounce back!