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19 June 2025 NewJeans have had their request for an appeal to be freed of their contract with record label ADOR rejected. NewJeans have been told they must honour their contract with record label ADOR Seoul High Court ruled on Tuesday (18.06.25) that the K-pop girl group – comprising Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein – must honour their contracts with ADOR and not embark on solo endeavours as they could be penalised for doing so. Commenting on the decision, ADOR said in a statement: “We sincerely appreciate the court’s decision. We hope that this ruling will serve as an…

NewJeans have faced a defeat in their legal wrangle against record label ADOR. By Lizzie Baker Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:42 AM By Lizzie Baker Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:42 AM NewJeans have been told they must honour their contract with record label ADOR NewJeans have had their request for an appeal to be freed of their contract with record label ADOR rejected.Seoul High Court ruled on Tuesday (18.06.25) that the K-pop girl group – comprising Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein – must honour their contracts with ADOR and not embark on solo endeavours as they could be penalised for doing…

The first-ever Omega Aqua Terra watch in a 30mm case was four years in the making, and the Swiss watchmaker just celebrated the unveiling with a star-studded event in the Japanese city of Kyoto. For the launch, campaign stars including Danielle Marsh from K-pop group NewJeans, model Ashley Graham, and actresses Marisa Abela and Ariana DeBose descended on the Shogunzuka Seiryuden, a stunning wooden structure on the hills overlooking the ancient Japanese capital.Named “My Little Secret”, the campaign also stars singer-songwriter Tems and Sunday Rose, the daughter of Keith Urban and Omega ambassador and Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman.The 12…

On June 18, Danielle attended the Omega Aqua Terra 30mm Launch Global Event in Kyoto, Japan, as the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s global ambassador. Dressed in an elegant black off-shoulder gown and debuting a chic silver bob haircut, she drew praise for her sophisticated visual transformation. However, what sparked even greater attention was her presence at the event with ADOR staff, a striking contrast to the ongoing legal tension between the group and the agency. However, sources confirm this appearance was not a sign of reconciliation, but rather part of a previously scheduled commitment. Despite the timing, Danielle’s participation was unrelated…

“She really couldn’t give up the luxury brand…” 53 minutes ago On June 18, 2025 (KST), NJZ (formerly known as NewJeans) member Danielle appeared at OMEGA‘s AquaTerra launch event in Kyoto, Japan, as the brand’s ambassador. This appearance comes amid the girl group’s “hiatus” triggered by the ongoing feud with ADOR, and K-Pop fans are now feeling more confused and less impressed. NJZ’s Danielle Danielle, dressed in a cute blonde bob and an elegant off-shoulder dress, was spotted interacting with several magazines, including ELLE Japan and Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong. As photos and videos from the event began circulating online, K-Pop fans couldn’t help…

Previously on June 18 KST, NewJeans member Danielle attended the ‘OMEGA AquaTerra 30mm Launching Event’ in Kyoto, Japan, creating a buzz for her first public appearance in a while.  On this day, the NewJeans member garnered attention for her dramatic transformation in a blonde bob cut and a sleek, off-shoulder dress. However, upon seeing Danielle at a public event, many onlookers raised concerns that the NewJeans member may have breached her exclusive contract with ADOR by engaging in independent activities. Now, on June 19 KST, sources have confirmed that Danielle’s appearance at the recent ‘OMEGA’ event was a schedule previously agreed upon…

On June 18, according to the entertainment industry, it has been reported that NewJeans, through Manager A affiliated with their agency ADOR, recently expressed their intention to enter into a direct contract (two-party agreement) with the global luxury watch brand Omega. Industry sources indicate that NewJeans, have been asserting the termination of their contract with ADOR as of May 29, attempted to negotiate and finalize advertising agreements directly with sponsors via ADOR personnel without notifying the agency. In a recent interview, Manager A stated, “NewJeans communicated to the brand their intention to proceed with the advertising contracts that were signed prior…

ADOR has once again called on NewJeans to return to group activities, following a court ruling that reaffirmed the agency’s legal status as the group’s management. On June 17, the Seoul High Court dismissed the members’ appeal regarding an injunction filed by ADOR. The court upheld an earlier ruling by the Seoul Central District Court, which sided entirely with ADOR in its request to maintain its exclusive management rights over the group and block independent advertising deals by the members. Following the latest decision, ADOR released an official statement on June 18, expressing gratitude to the court and encouraging the…

Despite the ongoing feud between HYBE/ADOR and CEO Min Hee Jin, along with NewJeans being on an indefinite hiatus, Korean netizens are noticing that the group’s music continues to perform exceptionally well.One netizen pointed out that NewJeans is still holding strong on major platforms, writing, “Regardless of public perception, their songs must have been genuinely good… They’re still ranked 4th on Spotify’s K-pop Artist chart (the only girl group in the top 5), and they’re even in the top 10 for YouTube streaming. NewJeans, along with ILLIT, are idols whose B-sides people continue to listen to without skipping.” Korean netizens’ discussion…

The ongoing legal dispute between NewJeans-now revamped as NJZ-and their original label ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE, saw a major development on June 17, as the Seoul High Court dismissed the group’s injunction appeal.The court upheld an earlier ruling by the Seoul Central District Court, which granted ADOR an injunction to preserve its management rights over the five members and to prevent them from signing independent endorsement contracts.ADOR’s authority reinstatedThis ruling meant that Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein can no longer move forward with any independent activities involving NewJeans or NJZ without ADOR’s prior consent. The original injunction also…