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NewJeans have appealed the court’s decision to prohibit the group’s independent activities outside ADOR. High-profile legal heavyweights, such as former judges, have joined the legal teams of NewJeans and ADOR as the legal dispute over their exclusive contract continues.  With NewJeans temporarily halting all activities following the dismissal of their objection to the injunction, the legal battle is intensifying with the involvement of major law firms and prominent legal figures, leading to speculation that this could become the “battle of the century.” According to the legal community, on May 21, the appeal case concerning the NewJeans members’ objection to the injunction has been…

Azad Right from Emotional Oranges took to Instagram and stated that there was no song with NewJeans’ Danielle. By Sneha Ghorai Updated May 21, 2025 12:10 PM Share: In the entertainment world, especially K-pop, even a simple photo can cause a stir on the internet. And that is what exactly happened recently. American R&B/pop duo Emotional Oranges’s Azad Right posted a picture online with Danielle from NewJeans in a recording studio. Along with the photo, he added a caption hinting at new music with a bunny emoji. What next? The picture was enough to create buzz and get everyone talking.…

Girl group NewJeans has significantly expanded its legal representation ahead of the second hearing in its lawsuit to confirm the validity of its exclusive contract with ADOR. According to legal sources on May 21st KST, NewJeans submitted an updated attorney designation form to the Seoul Eastern District Court on May 9th. The group is represented by major law firm Shin & Kim, and with the latest additions, a total of 13 lawyers are now handling the case. Some of these lawyers previously represented former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. ADOR, on the other hand, has appointed 12 lawyers through Korea’s…

On May 19, R&B co-ed duo Emotional Oranges shared a photo with NewJeans’ Danielle on their official international account.  They included their own orange emoji alongside NewJeans’ bunny emoji to signal a collaboration and wrote, “Please wait a little longer. Coming soon,” hinting at Danielle’s upcoming solo release.However, the post was later deleted. Even some fans who had welcomed the news of Danielle’s solo comeback expressed confusion over the sudden removal. Korean netizens gathered their attention to this latest social media update since NewJeans are currently on hiatus following their declaration not to return to their agency ADOR. Korean netizens gathered in a popular online community to give their…

NewJeans’ Haerin has found herself at the center of online discussion after a post on popular Korean forum Pann claimed she was the favored member among male fans. Titled “NewJeans’ Haerin Seems Like the Male Community’s Pick,” the post actually focused on Haerin, with the original poster noting: “Not sure if it’s still the case, but back then, guys were seriously into Haerin. Even on fan communities, most users seemed to be male. I wonder why?” The post quickly gained momentum, landing in Pann’s trending section as fans debated Haerin’s unique appeal. Many agreed that her distinct visuals, quiet charisma,…

A recent update featuring NewJeans member Danielle has stirred speculation and confusion among fans after being abruptly deleted. On May 19, Emotional Oranges, a Los Angeles-based R&B and pop duo known for their futuristic sound, shared a photo with Danielle on their international social media account. The post included a collaboration emoji featuring an orange, representing the duo, and a bunny, symbolizing NewJeans. Alongside the image was a caption reading, “Hang tight. Coming soon,” which strongly hinted at a potential solo release from Danielle. In the photo, Danielle appears in denim jeans, a hooded jumper, and sunglasses, exuding a laid-back yet stylish…

NewJeans and KATSEYE have been named among Billboard’s ’21 Under 21′, a list recognizing the most influential artists under the age of 21. The list, released on May 16 (local time) by Billboard, evaluates artists based on various criteria including album and song sales, streaming figures, and overall impact within the music industry. NewJeans earned a spot on the list for the second consecutive year. Despite recent legal conflicts between their agency ADOR and its parent company HYBE, Billboard emphasized the group’s continued chart dominance. “Though NewJeans have made headlines in recent months due to legal tensions with HYBE, their…

CNN  —  A South Korean court has ruled against K-pop band NewJeans in its long-running dispute with record label Ador, upholding an injunction that temporarily prohibits the group from carrying out independent musical or commercial activities. At a Friday hearing, the Seoul Central District Court said the band’s attempt to rename itself and break away from Ador could “seriously damage” the label’s reputation, according to court documents. The five-piece group, which recently announced it was rebranding as NJZ, has repeatedly claimed its contract with Ador to be void amid allegations of mistreatment. The band’s members have accused the label of…

Rookie girl group ILLIT had their Sogang University performance shaken—not by their dancing, but by fandom drama. Right before they hit the stage, a fan loudly shouted, “It’s NewJeans Haerin’s birthday!” during a crowd warm-up. The result? A wave of awkward booing, turning what should’ve been ILLIT’s shining moment into an internet moment. At today’s university festival, just before ILLIT’s performance, a tokki suddenly mentioned that it was Haerin’s birthday and asked for a celebration, but the crowd responded with boos instead of cheers. pic.twitter.com/rxDiLCreTE — Aespann_jeans (@a1071364) May 15, 2025 The MC tried damage control, steering the mood back…

In the first half of 2025, these four high-profile stars – Kim Soo Hyun, Baek Jong Won, NewJeans, and Son Heung Min – found themselves at the center of controversies that, according to Korean netizens, severely damaged their public image. Each was involved in headline-making scandals that dominated online discussions: from Kim Soo Hyun’s rumored past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron during her underage years, to Baek Jong Won’s mounting criticism over his company The Born Korea, to NewJeans’ ongoing legal dispute with ADOR, and most recently, Son Heung Min’s blackmail incident involving his alleged ex-girlfriend.One netizen compiled major…