On February 25 in Seoul, Min Hee Jin held a press conference to discuss the first-instance ruling in the dispute over shareholder agreement and optional sale rights with HYBE, and shared upcoming plans. This is the fourth time she has appeared publicly in front of the media since the conflict between the two sides broke out in April 2024.
At the event, Min Hee Jin wore a black blazer over a white t-shirt printed with the prominent logo of a luxury fashion brand. The combination of office attire and a simple t-shirt quickly attracted attention, becoming a topic widely shared on Korean social networks.
The outfit became even more controversial when the brand appeared on a t-shirt that had a connection with V (BTS), who has held the role of the company's global ambassador for many years. This coincidence makes some opinions question whether the choice of outfit has an underlying message in the context that V's name was once mentioned in the lawsuit file.
Previously, at the first-instance trial, some conversations via messaging applications between Min Hee Jin and V were submitted as related documents. The content is said to show a private exchange about the controversy surrounding the plagiarism accusation. After the information spread, V spoke out on social networks, saying that this was just a personal conversation shared with sympathy, not intended to express his position on which side. The male singer also expressed surprise when private content was presented as evidence without his consent.
The coincidence of brands at a sensitive time is causing public debate. Some believe that this is simply a personal fashion choice, while others believe it may just be a coincidence.
In addition to the costume story, Min Hee Jin's speech at the press conference also attracted attention. She said that although she won the first-instance lawsuit related to the shareholder agreement and optional sales rights, she is willing to give up the payment of about 25.6 billion won if HYBE withdraws all ongoing lawsuits. According to Min Hee Jin, the biggest goal now is to ensure the future of the NewJeans group.
HYBE then briefly responded that the company has not yet taken an official position on the latest press conference content.
