ADOR revealed that HYBE conducted an investigation on A, the head of style-directing team in ADOR, for 5 hours from 7PM. HYBE's team was reported to visit a female stylist's house late at night during the process.
A stated, "I was frightened when HYBE's audit team mentioned embezzlement and breach of trust. They suggested that I could be reported to the police."
HYBE claimed that the issue started when A received styling fees from an advertiser. ADOR explained that in the advertising industry, freelancers usually have separate contracts signed. Besides, freelancers usually have their own team that handles these tasks. ADOR stated that when calculating A's incentives, they took into account the fees received from advertisers. ADOR argued that HYBE couldn't accuse A of embezzlement since the company didn't suffer any financial loss as A received incentives instead of direct payments from advertisers. Besides, this issue had been shared with HYBE's HR and ER departments back in February.
A stated, "I didn't expect this to happen because it was a common practice to receive advertising fees, even at my previous company. Besides, ADOR had approved it as part of my incentives." A shared that she received a call from HYBE audit team, who told her they needed to review her works for possible illegal or wrongful acts. At that time, A expressed willingness to cooperate despite feeling pressured.
A said, "They told me to tell the truth, so I did. The audit team said that receiving money from outside sources under a non-compete agreement is embezzlement, which scared me a lot. When I asked them if I have to go to the police station, they said it's better to talk here. So, I told the truth as it is."
A mentioned: "The audit team said that if I didn't submit my laptop as evidence, I might have to go to the police station. So, around 10.30 PM, I went home with one of them to take my laptop. They also asked for my phone, but I refused. After that, I took a taxi back to the office and was investigated until 12AM. I signed a consent form for using (information assets), but when I told ADOR's lawyer about it, they told me it was illegal and offered to withdraw it for me."
-How did such a thug-like entertainment company become number one in the industry?
-Isn't it illegal??
-They're not just bluffing, they're acting like straight-up thugs. Seriously, their work ethic is ridiculous.
-Why did they confiscate the laptop? What are they trying to copy?
-Are they thugs?
-Are they gangsters? Thugs? It's a mess.
-Seriously... HYBE has completely lost it, they're like a gang.
-Wow, seriously scary.
-Why are they acting like gangsters..?
-The stylist should have reported to the police instead
-Even the police wouldn't act so recklessly, who do they think they are?
-They're truly rewriting history, and not in a good way.
-What authority do they have to do this?
-They're a gangster company, what the heck?
-Investigate other labels under HYBE as well.
-But if you're already an employee, can you receive money like a freelancer?? Ah, is the styling team outsourced?
-I really hate HYBE.
-HYBE is just like a gangster organization.
