Min Hee Jin and Shaman Chat Exposes Strange Idol X Obsession

Min Hee Jin's private chat with a shaman was leaked.
They discussed a mysterious idol referred as X.
Min Hee Jin is also facing multiple major lawsuits.

The fallout from Min Hee Jin's tumultuous ousting as CEO of ADOR in 2024 continues to dominate headlines, painting a complex picture of legal battles, bizarre controversies, and an unwavering stand by her biggest creation, the girl group NewJeans. Dubbed "NewJeans' mom," Min finds herself at the center of a multi-front war that threatens to define her legacy in the K-pop industry. Far from fading quietly, she remains one of the most polarizing figures, simultaneously fighting for her professional life in courtrooms while facing intense public scrutiny over her personal conduct and associations.

The latest chapter in this ongoing saga involves the resurfacing of alleged private Kakaotalk conversations between Min Hee Jin and a shaman, an acquaintance she has consistently referred to as "just an acquaintance" despite widespread speculation about the shaman's influence on ADOR's operations and even NewJeans' member selection.

Quoted from Allkpop, this shaman identified online as "Jiyeongnim0814" and surnamed Lee, vanished from public view amidst previous controversies. The newly circulated messages, shared on online communities on September 9th, have reignited discussions about the depth of their relationship.

In one particularly strange exchange, Min alleges that a certain K-pop idol copied her style and followed her around.

She wrote:
"Everyone seems to think X is like my muse? The truth is, X copied my taste and followed me. I want to set that straight. The reality is, she was following me. I hope X can accept that. She's been putting up an 'Act' a lot until now."

The shaman's responses escalated the bizarre tone, replying, "X needs to express it that way."

To which Min Hee Jin responded,
"Yeah, you totally get it, lol. But she's always anxious it'll get taken away from her. You think she'll say it like that?"

The shaman then stated,
"Even if she's crazy, I'll go into her body."

Min questioned,
"If she's weird, wouldn't you be unable to enter?". And the shaman concluded,
"That girl. She's mentally unstable."

The online reaction to these messages was swift and severe. Netizens expressed a mixture of shock, ridicule, and concern. Comments ranged from calling the conversations "just plain weird" and "creepy" to outright labeling Min Hee Jin a "narcissist."

Many questioned the sanity of anyone who would still support her after such revelations, with one netizen summing it up.

"Anyone still supporting her is just empty in the head. She was getting advice from a shaman to operate a company. So sad how there are so many still stanning her," comment one netizens.

The identity of the idol 'X' became a hot topic for speculation, adding another layer of mystery to the affair.

List of Cases Min Hee Jin Faced

This controversy exists against a backdrop of immense legal pressure. Netizens have pointed out that Min Hee Jin is currently entangled in at least five separate lawsuits, a staggering number that would overwhelm most individuals. These cases include:

• A civil case against Source Music seeking 5 billion KRW in damages (ongoing).
• Criminal breach of trust charges filed by HYBE (Min Hee Jin was surprisingly cleared of these charges, though HYBE may have filed an objection).
• A workplace harassment case brought to the Labor Office (Min lost the first trial and was fined, and is currently in the appeals process).
• The high-stakes legal dispute with NewJeans themselves over their contract (though Min is not a direct party, her fate is deeply intertwined).
• Her own lawsuits against malicious online commenters.

Amidst this legal maze, Min Hee Jin did secure a minor victory. She won a partial ruling in one of her lawsuits against malicious commenters. The Seoul Western District Court ordered one defendant to pay her 300,000 KRW (about $215 USD) in damages for a derogatory comment made during her public feud with HYBE.

However, her claims against two other defendants in the same suit were dismissed. This small win is a drop in the ocean compared to the other massive cases she is facing, which netizens predict could drain her financially for years to come, regardless of the outcomes.

One commenter with legal knowledge noted, "even if she was cleared of the breach of duty charge, once a big company like HYBE targets you, their law firm will keep coming after you with civil and criminal suits… Min’s good days are over."

The most significant factor in this entire drama remains NewJeans or NJZ. The group's position has been made unequivocally clear which is their return to ADOR is conditional solely on Min Hee Jin's reinstatement. Their legal team argued that HYBE's audit and takeover fundamentally destroyed the agency they trusted, stating, "The current ADOR, now controlled by HYBE executives, is no longer the same company."

They left a narrow window open, declaring, "The members don’t categorically refuse to return. If ADOR is restored to its original state—with Min Hee Jin back in charge—they would gladly resume activities under the label."

This ultimatum creates an incredible stalemate, pitting the artistic family Min Hee Jin claimed to have built against the corporate powerhouse that funded it. As ADOR prepares its rebuttal and promises new music, the future of one of K-pop's brightest groups hangs in the balance, contingent on the fate of its embattled former leader.

Source: Allkpop, Naver, news.nate Chosun Biz