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HYBE Labels is under hot waters once again for accusations of mistreating its managed artists. This time, a fan posted a write-up on the celebrity discussion portal Pannchoa to claim that the company made the lives of young talents difficult during their trainee periods, even blocking some from debuting. The post went viral on social media, with fans expressing their disappointment over a big company resorting to such unfavorable means to train their artists. HYBE accused of pressuring NewJeans’ Minji to leave school As per the fan-written post, NewJeans’ leader and eldest member, Minji, was forced to give up on education…
As tensions continue between ADOR/HYBE and NewJeans/Min Hee Jin, YouTube reporter Lee Jin Ho has added new fuel to the fire by revealing private messages that allegedly expose Min Hee Jin’s media strategy to sway public opinion in favor of NewJeans.On June 5, following the court’s recommendation for both sides to settle, Lee Jin Ho live-streamed an analysis of the ongoing legal battle between HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR. Lee Jin Ho claims Min Hee Jin orchestrated media manipulation During the broadcast, he presented alleged KakaoTalk messages from Min Hee Jin that appear to outline a calculated plan to manipulate…
On June 4 KST, the second court hearing between NewJeans and their agency ADOR regarding the validity of their exclusive contracts was held at the Seoul Central District Court. The members of NewJeans did not attend in person and were represented by their legal team. Court suggests NewJeans and ADOR settle The court suggested a possible settlement, inquiring whether both parties were willing to resolve the dispute. However, NewJeans rejected the idea, stating through their legal team, “The relationship of trust has been completely shattered. We have crossed a river and can no longer return.” In contrast, ADOR responded, “If the…
Things are getting more intense between K-pop sensation NewJeans and their agency, ADOR — and the court is officially involved. ICYMI, the five-member group (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein) has been locked in a legal battle with ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, over their contracts. And now, the Seoul Central District Court is stepping in with a harsh new ruling. According to Billboard, on May 31, the court approved a request from ADOR for what’s called indirect compulsory enforcement — basically meaning that if NewJeans does any entertainment activity without ADOR’s sign-off, each member could be fined 1 billion KRW…
On June 4 KST, the second court hearing to determine the validity of the exclusive contract between the members of NewJeans and their agency, ADOR, took place at the Seoul Central District Court building. The NewJeans members did not make an appearance at the courthouse on this day, instead represented by their legal team. When the 41st civil division of the court asked, “Does either side have any wishes to come to a settlement?”, NewJeans responded through their legal representative, “The relationship of trust has been completely shattered. We have crossed a river and can no longer return.” On the other hand,…
The ongoing dispute between K-pop breakout group NewJeans and its agency ADOR, a HYBE subsidiary, escalated this week as the Seoul Central District Court approved a stricter legal measure restricting the group’s independent activities. In a ruling issued Friday (May 31), the court granted ADOR’s request for indirect compulsory enforcement, ordering each member of the group — Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein — to pay 1 billion KRW ($734,000) for every unauthorized entertainment activity carried out without the company’s approval. The ruling applies per violation, per person, meaning the members could be collectively fined up to 5 billion KRW (approx. $3.6 million) for a single unapproved group appearance. Related “Since NewJeans violated the obligations set…
NewJeans, the once most popular fifth-generation girl group with a bright future, has once again been at the center of an online discussion amidst their legal battle with their agency ADOR. NewJeans’ legal battle against ADOR/ HYBE The dispute between ADOR and HYBE began in November 2024, when the group announced the termination of their exclusive contract, citing alleged mistreatment and a breakdown of trust. In response, ADOR filed for an injunction to prevent the members from engaging in independent activities. On March 21, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR, prohibiting NewJeans from conducting any…