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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BTS V x Min Hee Jin Chat Controversy — Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| BTS Member Involved | V (Kim Taehyung) |
| Former CEO | Min Hee Jin (ex-CEO, ADOR) |
| Chat Platform | KakaoTalk (private message) |
| Used As | Legal evidence in HYBE vs Min Hee Jin case |
| V’s Consent Taken? | No — submitted without his knowledge |
| V’s Response | Instagram Story (Feb 20, 2026) |
| Legal Dispute | NewJeans vs ILLIT similarities lawsuit |
| BTS Upcoming Album | ARIRANG — releasing March 20, 2026 |
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.
For all the latest BTS news, album updates, and K-pop controversy coverage and our full breakdown of the HYBE vs Min Hee Jin legal saga explained simply, stay updated at Technosports.
FAQs
Q: Why is BTS V involved in the Min Hee Jin vs HYBE lawsuit?
A private KakaoTalk conversation between V and Min Hee Jin — in which V casually mentioned noticing similarities between NewJeans and ILLIT — was submitted as court evidence without his knowledge or consent.
Q: What did BTS V say about the use of his private chat in court?
V posted on Instagram clarifying it was a personal conversation shared with empathy, stating he had no intention of taking sides and was upset that his private chat was submitted as evidence without his permission.
