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HYBE's Belift Lab Files 100 Million Won Lawsuit Against NewJeans Fanbase Operator


Legal Action Targets Unidentified Team Bunnies Administrator


The K

  • pop industry is facing a significant legal development as Belift Lab, a subsidiary of entertainment giant HYBE, has initiated a lawsuit against the operator of the official NewJeans fan club, Team Bunnies. The label is seeking damages amounting to hundreds of millions of won, alleging misconduct by the fanbase administrator.


  • Details of the Legal Filing


    The lawsuit was formally submitted to the Seoul Western District Court on the 11th of this month. Belift Lab is specifically demanding 100 million won, which is approximately $75,000 USD, from the currently unidentified individual responsible for managing the Team Bunnies fan community.


    The Conflict Between HYBE Affiliates


    This legal action highlights the complex relationships within the HYBE corporation. Belift Lab is the management label for the newly debuted girl group ILLIT, while NewJeans is managed under the ADOR label, another HYBE subsidiary. The lawsuit pits one HYBE affiliate against the dedicated fanbase of another group under the same corporate umbrella.



    • Plaintiff: Belift Lab (manages ILLIT)

    • Defendant: Unidentified Operator of Team Bunnies (NewJeans fan club)

    • Damages Sought: 100 million KRW (~$75,000 USD)

    • Court: Seoul Western District Court


    The specific allegations behind the damages lawsuit have not been publicly disclosed, leaving the K

  • pop community awaiting further details from the ongoing legal proceedings.