Abstract
- K-pop group NewJeans ended their authorized battle with ADOR and confirmed they may honor their unique contract after a courtroom ruling upheld the label’s declare
- The group’s choice to return follows months of turmoil stemming from the dismissal of their mentor, former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin
- All 5 members have agreed to renew actions beneath the label, with ADOR promising full assist for the group’s future releases
The extremely publicized authorized battle between the K-pop group NewJeans and their administration firm, ADOR, has reached a decision. The 5 members have introduced that they may formally be returning to the label, ending a 12 months of business turmoil and fan uncertainty.
The dispute started in late 2024, when the group publicly sought to terminate their contracts following the dismissal of their inventive mentor, former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Nevertheless, a current ruling by the Seoul Central District Courtroom upheld ADOR’s unique contract with the group, which is about to run via 2029.
The members’ choice to renew actions beneath ADOR was made “after considerate consideration with their respective households.” Preliminary statements confirming the choice got here in two components, first from Hyein and Haerin, and shortly thereafter from Minji, Danielle and Hanni. This indicators a whole finish to the group’s makes an attempt to go away the label and their temporary effort to rebrand as NJZ. The corporate shared a press release with Billboard, “The 2 members [Haerin and Hyein] have determined to respect the courtroom’s newest ruling and cling to their unique contract with the label. ADOR is dedicated to offering its full assist to HAERIN and HYEIN to make sure the seamless continuation of their inventive endeavors. We request the nice and cozy assist from the followers and respectfully urge you to keep away from participating in unfounded hypothesis concerning the members.”
The courtroom’s ruling emphasised that ADOR had fulfilled its contractual obligations and that the removing of Min Hee-jin didn’t represent adequate grounds for contract termination. ADOR has publicly acknowledged its dedication to totally supporting the group’s future actions, promising a brand new chapter of music and performances.
