Author: newjeans

NewJeans members expressed they are open to returning to ADOR, but only if things are restored to pre-audit conditions. On July 24, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 41 held the third hearing for the lawsuit filed by ADOR seeking confirmation of the validity of its exclusive contracts with NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. During the hearing, NewJeans’ legal representative stated, “The root cause of all this began with HYBE’s audit in April last year. Although there were claims of a hostile takeover and allegations of ‘attempt to steal NewJeans,’ none of these were listed as…

On July 24, during the third hearing of the civil lawsuit to confirm the validity of NewJeans’ exclusive contract held at the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Jung Hoe Il of Civil Agreement Division 41), ADOR argued, “Returning to ADOR is in NewJeans’ best interests.” Referring to a Seoul High Court ruling that granted ADOR’s injunction to maintain its status as the group’s agency and to prohibit the members from signing advertising contracts elsewhere, ADOR stated, “The defendants (NewJeans) must prove grounds for terminating the exclusive contract, but they failed to provide any. On the contrary, it was proven…

The third hearing of the civil suit to confirm the validity of NewJeans’ exclusive contract with ADOR took place on July 24, held at the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 41. During the hearing, NewJeans’ legal representative revealed the contents of a petition written directly by the members. In the petition, the members wrote, “Telling us to return to ADOR is like telling a school violence victim to go back to where their abuser is. The staff who once worked with us have already resigned, and the current ADOR does not sincerely listen to our opinions. We wonder…

On July 24, the third hearing in the civil case between ADOR and the members of NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein) took place at the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 41, presided over by Judge Jung Hoe-il. The case centers on ADOR’s request for the court to affirm the validity of its exclusive contracts with the members. During the hearing, both ADOR and the members’ legal teams delivered 30-minute presentations outlining their respective arguments. Prior to the main proceedings, NewJeans’ legal representatives requested the court to avoid mentioning illegally obtained evidence during the open trial, even if…

On July 24, the Seoul Central District Court held the third hearing in the ongoing lawsuit filed by ADOR against NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contracts. Despite significant anticipation from fans, particularly a large turnout of international supporters from countries like China, the members did not attend. Many fans were spotted near the courthouse, wearing NewJeans-themed merchandise and holding photocards, hoping for a brief appearance. Instead, the group was represented by their legal counsel, continuing the trend of non-attendance seen in the first two hearings. The only exception was…

The third hearing in the lawsuit filed by ADOR against the members of NewJeans regarding the validity of their exclusive contracts will be held today at the Seoul Central District Court. The Civil Agreement Division 41 of the court, presided over by Judge Jeong Hoe Il, is set to proceed with the hearing this afternoon. ADOR filed the lawsuit against NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, seeking confirmation that their exclusive contracts remain legally binding. The dispute began in November last year when NewJeans held an emergency press conference announcing the termination of their contracts with ADOR and its…

A South Korean man has been fined for breaking into NewJeans‘ former dorm – find out more below. READ MORE: NewJeans vs HYBE: a comprehensive timeline of events According to the Korean JoongAng Daily, a 28-year-old man known only as Kim, had broken into the K-pop group’s former living quarters in the Yongsan district in central Seoul on two separate occasions in December last year. During the break-ins, Kim reportedly stole a number of small items including a clothing hangar, and a banner. He also reportedly took pictures of the group’s former dorm and shared them online. Notably, NewJeans had already…

A sasaeng fan who illegally entered NewJeans’ former dorm and stole items has been fined ₩10 million (approximately $7,200 USD). On the 23rd KST, the Seoul Western District Court’s Criminal Division 9, presided over by Judge Kim Min Jung, sentenced the defendant (referred to as A) to a fine of ₩10 million in the first trial. Prosecutors had previously requested a 10-month prison sentence. A was charged with trespassing and theft. The court explained its sentencing by stating: “The defendant admitted to the crime during the investigation, showed remorse, and had no prior criminal record. These factors were taken into…

NewJeans celebrated their 3rd anniversary since their debut on July 22. Debuting on July 22, 2022, NewJeans made a powerful impact in the K-pop industry, gaining explosive popularity as soon as they debuted. The group received love internationally and domestically with hit tracks including “Attention,” “Hype Boy,” ‘Ditto,” “ETA,” “Super Shy,” “OMG,” and more. To celebrate their anniversary, ADOR marked July 22 as ‘NewJeans Day’ and streamed various NewJeans content live on their official YouTube channel. Not only that, the label also released previously unseen photos of the group on their social media X account a few days before the debut anniversary day. However, the…

As girl group NewJeans marks its 3rd debut anniversary on July 22, discussions surrounding the conflict between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin have evolved beyond a corporate dispute into a reflection of structural tensions within the K-pop industry — touching on power, creativity, gender, and innovation. In her academic paper titled “Creativity, Power, and Gender in the K-pop Industry: A Structural Analysis Through the Case of Min Hee-jin”, researcher Ko Yoon-hwa from the Academy of Korean Studies and Seoul National University’s Hallyu Research Center argues that the HYBE-ADOR conflict symbolizes a deeper structural contradiction in K-pop — a…