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Previously on November 28, girl group NewJeans held an urgent press conference, where they announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, citing ADOR’s lack of ability and intention to fulfill their obligations as the girl group’s agency. The girl group also insisted that they will not have to pay the contract termination penalty, which is estimated to be over 400 million USD. Following the press conference, ADOR and HYBE have responded to NewJeans’ claim, insisting that their contract with NewJeans is still valid. Meanwhile, ADOR CEO Ju Young Kim has since issued her own statement, asking for an in-person…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – K-pop sensation NewJeans announced their departure from their agency, ADOR, on November 29, 2024. This follows a certification of content they sent to the label on November 13, demanding rectification of all breaches of the exclusive contracts.“If our demands for rectification are not accepted, we will terminate our exclusive contracts (within 14 days),” NewJeans wrote on the certification, as cited by Soompi.Despite this ongoing dispute, the all-female group is inarguably one of the most successful K-pop groups, notably among other 4th generation artists. Since their debut in 2022, this HYBE-backed group has made a huge impact on…
SEOUL — The five-member girl band announced their departure from Ador, a subsidiary of powerhouse label Hybe, in a late-night press conference held on Thursday.Ador however has said its contract with NewJeans still stands, as the agency has not violated any terms.This dispute is the latest development in a long-running conflict between former NewJeans producer Min Hee-Jin and Hybe’s chairman Bang Si-hyuk, which has made headlines in South Korea.One of the group’s members, Hanni, has alleged that she suffered workplace harassment while working with the label.”This is not the type of work ethic we respect and not one we want…
Fans noticed her wearing it during the press conference. Koreaboo November 28th, 2024 On November 28, NewJeans held an emergency press conference and announced they would leave ADOR and terminate their exclusive contracts because the requested issues had not been solved. An online community board garnered attention for Hyein‘s accessory that she wore during the broadcast. Turns out, it was the friendship necklace that Min Hee Jin had gifted the girls on the first Christmas after debut. With its simple yet cute design, other members have also been spotted wearing the necklace on different occasions. | @kathylee_6v6/X Korean netizens loved…
NewJeans members reject ADOR’s reconciliation offer and announce independent activities. On November 29th KST, NewJeans announced their decision to terminate their exclusive contract with ADOR, stating, “As of November 29th, we have ended our exclusive contract with ADOR and will continue our activities independently, free from ADOR and HYBE.” They further explained, “On November 13th, we issued a final request for ADOR to address their contractual violations. Despite the 14-day period provided for rectification, ADOR refused to comply, and none of the requested issues were resolved.” The group added, “We have notified ADOR of the termination due to their failure…
SEOUL, Nov 29 — K-pop powerhouse NewJeans has revealed South Korean agency ADOR’s response to their certificate of contents — a formal legal notice outlining grievances and demands. The group shared ADOR’s 22-page rebuttal with the press today, igniting an intense public debate about artist treatment in the K-pop industry.The backstory began on November 13, when NewJeans sent ADOR the legal document demanding significant changes, including reinstating Min Hee-jin as CEO, a formal apology to member Hanni, removal of leaked media, and better protection of the group’s identity. The ultimatum: Comply within 14 days or face contract termination.Yesterday — the…
NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein officially responded to ADOR’s statement about contract termination on Friday (November 29). The K-pop idols released an official statement explaining their decision to work independently, without the support of their agency. The five-member girl band shared they terminated their exclusive contract with the entertainment firm on Friday.According to the girl group members, the contract termination notice takes effect immediately after it gets delivered to the entertainment company on Friday. The agreement between the band members and their agency will be null and void from that moment. NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin,…
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin shows quiet support for NewJeans members. On November 29th KST, former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin posted a music track on her Instagram story without any additional comments. The song she shared was The Beatles’ ‘Free As A Bird.’ The title, which translates to “fly like a bird,” is interpreted as a show of support for the NewJeans members, who announced the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR the previous evening. The day before, on November 28th, NewJeans members held an emergency press conference to notify the termination of their exclusive contract with…
Newzins, a group that has declared “post-hive,” has expressed a tough stance on terminating the exclusive contract at Adore.Newzins (Minji, Hani, Daniel, Harin, and Hyein) announced through its official position on the afternoon of the 29th, “The five of us will terminate our exclusive contract with Adore as of the 29th, and will continue our activities freely away from Hive and Adore.”They said, “The five of us notify Adore of the termination as he violates his exclusive contractual obligations and fails to correct them within the correction request period. This notice of termination is in accordance with an exclusive contract…