This post is trending because it's a thinly veiled, highly relatable allegory for the explosive, ongoing corporate battle between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, which has captivated the nation. It allows Koreans to discuss the complex ethical and legal questions without directly naming the parties, reflecting widespread public interest and divided opinions on the scandal.
This hypothetical scenario, currently sparking heated debate across Korean online communities, is a thinly veiled allegory for one of the biggest K-pop industry scandals of the year. Imagine this: You join a company as an experienced hire, promised full autonomy to build a team and a project from scratch, with the understanding that all success will be yours. Over two years, your project thrives, your team works tirelessly, and you successfully carve out a new market. But then, the CEO starts looking at your success with envy. Suddenly, a new, similar team is formed, mimicking your product and marketing strategies, while rumors spread internally that your team will be disbanded. Support for your team dwindles, confirming your fears.
Naturally, you start to consider your options – perhaps leaving for another company. You might even discreetly inquire about other job opportunities, though you haven't signed anything or made any concrete moves. Yet, before you can act, the CEO retaliates, not with a warning or an attempt to reconcile, but with legal threats. They accuse you of trying to "steal company assets" and flee, comparing your mere thoughts of leaving to the infamous "Fifty Fifty" incident, where a K-pop group was allegedly 'stolen' from their agency. The post questions whether simply *thinking* about leaving or exploring alternatives, especially when your work is being undermined, warrants such severe legal action. The author concludes by revealing the CEO in this hypothetical is a "vicious capitalist" who has violated capital market law, challenging readers to decide who the true villain and victim are. The post's final line explicitly points out that no one can legally punish mere thoughts, implying a direct commentary on the ongoing Min Hee-jin vs. HYBE dispute.
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@cpueblo, exactly! I agree I took the risk, but can you really punish someone for their thoughts?
Well, if you're employed by the company and receiving a salary, I think the company bears all the risks. The debate about whether the CEO 'stole' an employee's project is irrelevant.
Hmm, an idol industry parallel... And it wasn't a lack of support; they were a subsidiary CEO, not just a team leader. An executive gets fired, that's it. Go start your own business, leave it all behind.
(From the original author) @꼬마라크, I used an example because many people can't be objective and get triggered just by hearing 'Min's name.' I wrote it as a general principle.
I thought this was a personal story, but it's about Min Hee-jin, I see.
Oh, this is doing well?? Anyway, any money earned is company money... I want to go independent or sell it elsewhere, but is there no way?
From Min Hee-jin's perspective, Bang Si-hyuk is the villain. From Bang Si-hyuk's perspective, Min Hee-jin is doing something absurd. The result is that the goose that lays golden eggs is now messed up.
(From the original author) @최용훈_, I didn't write this to say Min Hee-jin is a good person. I'm asking if she deserves to be buried and sued to this extent.
It's funny how no one in the comments below can talk about the lawsuit, accusations, or media play regarding *thoughts*. Of course not, because you can't punish thoughts! So despite all the fuss, Min Hee-jin isn't taking a big hit, and instead, it's only revealing the crimes *they* committed, lol.
@최용훈_, it seems many people still think Min Hee-jin is the villain. And it feels like Bang Si-hyuk is 90% confirmed to be the villain.