by Journalist Jang Inyoung
https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001760149
B shared her reaction to Min Heejin's statement posted on social media, recalling how they missed the initial storm of posts. "I didn’t see Min Heejin's Instagram story in real time. I came home late after working overtime and went to bed without checking my phone. I wasn't even following Min Heejin, so I found out about it from messages from others. They told me to see if I gave her permission to post the Kakao Talk messages she posted and whether the content of the messages seemed off."
"I spent the entire morning stressed and crying. I had affection for both Min Heejin and the ADOR organization. I enjoyed ironing Min Heejin's training clothes when we were on business trips. I was even pleased to help with various tasks at the 'Golden Disc Awards' event. I felt proud to be able to help Min Heejin and worked sincerely for years. However, it’s upsetting how a single comment from her turned me into a mad person and how she trampled on me. While Min Heejin makes every effort to protect her career and insists that illegal messages are unacceptable, does that mean such things are an exception for me? I was genuinely moved to tears."
Earlier, when Min Heejin was criticized for siding with A and ignoring the victim, B, during the ADOR sexual harassment case, she claimed this was a "distortion." She also said her involvement and mediation led to a resolution of the case, which B found offensive.
B stated, "From my perspective, it is unreasonable for her to call it 'mediation' in the first place. The mediation between A and me happened only after I left and sent Min Heejin a message. The term 'attempt' is more accurate. Although she made efforts, when the incident (the sexual harassment the executive did) occurred, Min Heejin protected the executive and influenced the internal investigation."
A media outlet revealed a chat room where Min Heejin and A exchanged derogatory remarks targeting B, which caused controversy. B commented, "It is true that they made insults directed at me and talked about me behind my back. It’s clear that Min Heejin defended A and influenced the internal investigation. In order to neutralize my report, I gathered evidence and protested to HYBE. Min Heejin was far from a mediator."
B added, "I'm really upset about the Kakao Talk messages she posted. It shows how Min Heejin usually talks in real life. While she doesn’t curse in front of employees, she often uses such language when gossiping about third parties."
After investigating B's report, HYBE concluded that (sexual harassment) complaint that was "difficult to determine if it reached the level of disciplinary action." However, they recommended Min Heejin give a "stern warning" to A since his actions were inappropriate. This is also mentioned in B’s statement.
B explained, "HYBE recommended a 'stern warning' for A, which is within Min Heejin's authority. However Min Heejin rejected this, even refusing to warn A." B rejected A's offer of a new position, saying, "Facing the perpetrator was too difficult. It was a position I had no choice but to refuse."
Regarding the claim that Min Heejin cleared up misunderstandings with A, B said, "For office workers, it's rare to refuse reconciliation when a boss and representative ask. It’s upsetting and disheartening that Min Heejin distorted these issues in her explanation."
Realizing that the investigation into the sexual harassment case had not been conducted properly since she left ADOR, B said, "When the conflict between HYBE and Min Heejin resurfaced in April, I was the subject of the investigation because I was a former ADOR employee who had worked closely with the management. I was shocked to learn that the process of handling the report was unfair and that it was not even properly investigated, and that Min Heejin even gossiped about me. I wanted to live quietly and thought that even if it was publicized, it would only result in an apology from the two parties. It was out of loyalty to the ADOR organization, Min Heejin, and A."
theqoo
-As an employee myself, this is really heartbreaking.
-Stay strongㅠㅠㅠ
-Turns out that Min Heejin is like HYBE to someone...
-Ah.. She didn’t think of them as colleagues.. and didn’t care for them as a superior or representative.. cursing at artists and employees... what kind of person is this;;
-Wow... I hope the victim stays strong.
-Poor victim... It’s tragic.
-If she had apologized to the victim from the start, it would have been fine, but instead, she’s talking about irrelevant matters.
-I hope the victim will receive a proper apology.
-It seems Min Heejin is totally siding with A (the perpetrator)...
-I hope the victim stays strong and gets the results she wishes for.
-It's really heartbreaking to hear this.
-I hope the victim gets through this and finds peace.
-Min Heejin’s attitude is really bad.
-No matter what, the fact that Min Heejin cursed at employees and artists is unforgivable.
-So heartbreaking... Please stay strong.
