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The five members of NewJeans including Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have issued an official statement in response to ADOR’s exclusive contract validity lawsuit, which ADOR filed on December 3 KST. Read the group’s full statement, below. “Hello, this is Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. We feel apologetic for releasing this statement during unsettling times. We recently came across the news that ADOR has filed a lawsuit to verify the validity of the exclusive contract between the company and the 5 of us members. Unfortunately, ADOR’s statement failed to support its argument that there was no violation of…
New Jeans Harin showed the dignity of a luxury ambassador completed with “Goth Look.”Harin of New Jeans drew attention again on the 6th when she appeared at a photo event of a luxury brand at Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Her imposing attitude and sophisticated fashion, which are not shaken even amid legal issues, simply showed a sample of ‘professional’.On this day, Harin dominated the spotlight of the venue by introducing an all-black “Goth Look” that contains her dignity as a brand ambassador. The black button-up top and mini skirt with ruffle details created a classic and modern…
Previously on November 29, the members of NewJeans announced the termination of their contracts due to ADOR’s breach of contract and failure for rectification. On December 3, ADOR filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to legally confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts with NewJeans.In response to ADOR’s legal action, on December 6, NewJeans released the following statement:Hello, this is Minji, Hani, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. We feel deeply apologetic to release this statement amidst such a tumultuous situation. Recently, we learned through the media that ADOR filed a lawsuit seeking confirmation that our exclusive contracts are…
The Korea Entertainment Producers’ Association has issued a statement to criticize the actions of girl group NewJeans, calling the members’ pursuit of a premature contract termination “irresponsible”. The association then urged the NewJeans members to withdraw their claims, return to ADOR, and resume normal activities “for the sake of the entirety of South Korea’s cultural and entertainment industries”. Read the Korea Entertainment Producers’ Association’s full statement, below. “The recent controversy over the termination of the exclusive contract between NewJeans and their agency has deeply shocked the cultural and entertainment industries of South Korea. The K-pop industry itself, a cultural asset that is…
The group also claimed they had not violated their exclusive contracts and do not believe they owe any penalty fees resulting from their early termination, Soompi reported. (The members had signed a standard seven-year exclusive contract that was set to expire in 2029.)”We did not violate our exclusive contracts, and we have never violated them. Until now, we have been putting in our full effort to carry out our activities, so we think that there is no reason for us to pay penalties. Actually, the current ADOR and HYBE violated the contracts, leading to this current situation, so we believe…
Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage ADOR and NewJeans‘ legal battle continues on. On December 5, the HYBE sub-label announced that they filed a lawsuit to “confirm the validity of our exclusive contract with NewJeans.” “Hello, this is ADOR. On December 3, we filed a lawsuit to receive legal confirmation that our exclusive contract with NewJeans is still valid,” their statement reads. “Although we did not want this issue to be resolved through a legal judgment, we decided because we felt it was necessary to confirm to the artists that the contract cannot be terminated based on one party’s claim.” The statement…
In the latest episode of [Jeans’ ZINE], NewJeans took their autumn camp to new heights, immersing themselves in the beauty of togetherness and the season’s cozy charm. Under the crisp fall sky, the members shared an unforgettable evening filled with warmth, joy, and heartfelt moments that brought them even closer. The night kicked off with a mouthwatering BBQ feast, where the sizzling aroma of grilled delights perfectly complemented the lively conversations and laughter around the table. This special meal wasn’t just about delicious food—it was a chance for NewJeans to deepen their bonds, celebrating the strength of their growing friendship. Adding a…
The exclusive contract dispute between 4th-generation K-pop representative idol group NewJeans and their agency ADOR is expanding to the courts. The girl group NewJeans attended a press conference on the termination of their exclusive contract held on the 28th of last month at the SpaceShare Samseong Station Center in Gangnam, Seoul. From left to right: Haerin, Danielle, Minji, Hanni, and Hyein. / Courtesy of News1 ADOR officially announced on the 5th that it filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to confirm the validity of its exclusive contract with NewJeans. ADOR explained, “We did not want to resolve…