Min Heejin's hive is leaving...Kim Byung-man's divorce lawsuit continues.

[Anchor]
It's time to share the week-long entertainment industry news every Friday morning.

Min Hee-jin, former CEO of Airdore, resigned from his position as an in-house director after a dispute with Hive and foreshadowed legal action.

Kim Byung-man, a broadcaster who was suspected of assaulting his divorced ex-wife, was cleared of false accusations, but he continues to fight the truth due to the issue of joining death insurance.

Let's find out more about it with YTN star reporter Kim Sung-hyun.

First, let's talk about Min Hee-jin, former CEO of A-door.

In the end, former CEO Min resigned from his position as an in-house director.

[Reporter]
Yes. Former CEO Min said in a statement on the day before yesterday, "We will terminate the contract between shareholders signed with Hive."

It means I'm resigning from my position as an in-house director.Former representative of

Min said, "Hive has not admitted its wrongdoing so far and there is no sign of change, so further efforts are a waste of time."

Min also forewarned legal action, saying he would hold Hive legally responsible for violations of the agreement between shareholders.

[Anchor]
What is Odor's position on the resignation of Min?

[Reporter]
"We regret the unilateral resignation notice from Director Min," Adore said, adding, "We will do our best to support Newgen's growth and development."

However, the possibility of a compromise between Hive and Min has disappeared, making it more likely that Newzins members will also enter a contract dispute.

Earlier on the 13th, five members of Newzins said they would terminate the exclusive contract if former CEO Min did not return within two weeks.

As a result, attention is focused on the future of Newzins.

[Anchor]
As far as I know, Newzins' contract remains, is it possible to terminate the exclusive contract?

[Reporter]
Nairdor signed a contract with Newzins back in 2022.

The contract period is seven years, which is until 2029.

However, it is not impossible to terminate the exclusive contract. You can terminate the contract if Newzins pays a penalty.

Although the terms of the exclusive contract for Newzins are not known exactly, the penalties for termination of the contract are estimated to range from at least 300 billion won to up to 600 billion won.

[Anchor]
Comedian Kim Byung-man, who is suing his ex-wife, continues to fight the truth over various issues?

[Reporter]
Yes. First of all, Kim Byung-man's ex-wife A has claimed to have been repeatedly assaulted by Kim Byung-man.

The case was concluded by the police as "no charges" and was confirmed to have been sent to the prosecution with the opinion of non-prosecution.

In particular, Kim Byung-man was known to have been abroad on the date of the assault claimed by A, and Kim Byung-man was cleared of the assault allegations.

[Anchor]
There are also conflicting arguments on the suspicion that his ex-wife A took dozens of death insurance without Kim Byung-man's knowledge.

[Reporter]
Yes. First of all, Kim Byung-man explained that A has 24 insurance policies under Kim Byung-man's name, and most of them are death insurance.

What matters is the insurance policy process.

Kim Byung-man claims that A secretly bought insurance without his consent.

On the other hand, Mr. A is in the complete opposite position.

Kim Byung-man has subscribed to a total of 31 insurances, including housing fire, auto insurance, pension insurance, and cancer insurance, of which only four are death insurance.

In the process of signing up for insurance, Kim Byung-man visited the filming site and refuted that he received a handwritten signature.

As such, the arguments of both sides are parallel, and the truth battle is expected to continue for the time being.

[Anchor]
Next is the story of BTS Jin.


Fan Showcase opened the door to new news activities?

[Reporter]
Yes. Group BTS Jin held a fan showcase to commemorate the release of his first solo album "Happy" in five months after being discharged from the military and began his activities in earnest.

Jin said, "I believe that greater happiness can come only when we are happy together," adding, "We planned this album with the desire to convey happiness to more people."

This fan showcase was the first official solo performance in about two years since the release of the first solo single in October 2022.

3,800 fans from all over the world gathered at the two-day showcase last Saturday and Sunday to cheer for his return.

[Anchor]
Let's move on to the news of the movie industry.

The public sale of the trademark rights of the Daejong Film Festival, the oldest film festival in Korea, is underway?

[Reporter]
Yes. It's the oldest film festival in the country.

The trademark rights of the Daejong Film Festival, which is set to be held for the 60th time this year, have entered the open sale process.

This is because the Korean Federation of Filmmakers, the operator of the Daejong Film Festival, went bankrupt.

The Korean Film Council was declared bankrupt by a court in December last year and went into rehabilitation for about nine months, but eventually went bankrupt.

The lowest sale price of trademark rights at the Daejong Film Festival is 56 million won, and the bidding will be held on the 25th after closing the bidding today.

Currently, the preferred buyer is the Seoul Film Council, a successor to the Korean Federation of Filmmakers,
As
has a great will to hold the Grand Bell Awards, it seems highly likely that it will take the right to operate the Grand Bell Awards following the General Association.

However, it seems unclear whether the Grand Bell Awards ceremony will be held normally in December, even if the Seoul Federation of Filmmakers becomes the operating authority.

[Anchor]
Yes, we've been with YTN star reporter Kim Sung-hyun for the past week's entertainment news.