BTS V Speaks Out — His Private Chat With Min Hee Jin Was Used in Court Without His Permission

This is one of those situations where a celebrity is dragged into a controversy they had absolutely no intention of being part of — and V’s response makes it very clear he is not okay with it.

The ongoing legal war between former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE — centred around the similarities debate between NewJeans and ILLIT — took a surprising new turn when a private KakaoTalk conversation between BTS’s V and Min Hee Jin was submitted as court evidence. Without his knowledge. Without his consent.

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What Did V Actually Say in the Chat?

The KakaoTalk message that found its way into the courtroom reportedly had V acknowledging that he, too, noticed similarities between NewJeans and ILLIT. The text read that he had taken a look and thought the groups seemed somewhat alike — a candid, casual observation shared between acquaintances in a private conversation.

It’s the kind of thing anyone might say to a friend in passing. The problem? That “passing comment” is now part of a high-profile legal case.

V Draws a Clear Line on Instagram

Rather than letting his agency handle the statement, V took the matter into his own hands. On his Instagram Story, he was direct and composed — clarifying that the conversation was a personal, empathetic exchange shared with someone he knew, and that he had no intention of taking sides in the dispute.

His core message was unambiguous: the chat was submitted to court without his consent, and he found it deeply upsetting that a private moment was weaponised for legal proceedings he was never meant to be involved in.

It’s a completely fair and measured response — V isn’t throwing anyone under the bus, but he’s also not letting his privacy be violated without saying something about it.

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