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(From left) Members of South Korean K-pop girl group NewJeans Haerin, Danielle, Minji, Hanni and Hyein attend a press conference in Seoul on Nov 28, 2024. Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans quit their label ADOR, citing the group faced “mistreatment” due to the company. (PHOTO / AFP)SEOUL – Members of NewJeans, one of the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE.ADOR said however the agreement between it and the band members “remains in full effect”.”Therefore, we respectfully request that the group continue its collaboration with ADOR on upcoming…

The five members of NewJeans have released a new statement regarding their contract termination.Previously on November 28, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein held an emergency press conference to announce that their contracts will be terminated as of November 29 due to ADOR’s breach of contract and failure for rectification.On November 29, the members released the following statement through an official press release:Hello, this is Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. As of November 29, 2024, the five of us have terminated our exclusive contract with ADOR and will continue our activities independently, free from HYBE and ADOR. ADOR, as…

NewJeans members leave messages for fans as they announce departure from ADOR and HYBE. On November 29th KST, NewJeans members shared heartfelt messages with fans on their community platform, Phoning, following their announcement to terminate their exclusive contract with ADOR and HYBE. Minji wrote, “Bunnies (official fandom name), you worked hard today. This is just the beginning for us. Even if we can’t meet on Phoning anymore, don’t worry—we’ll find a way to come back soon.” Hyein said, “Starting tomorrow, we might not be able to come to Phoning. Please don’t worry—we’ll find a way to communicate. Let’s continue overcoming…

Last Updated:November 29, 2024, 09:16 ISTNewJeans announced that their exclusive contract with ADOR would officially terminate on November 29 at midnight KST.NewJeans made their debut in 2022. (Photo Credits: Instagram)NewJeans announced their departure from their label ADOR following months of escalating tensions between former CEO Min Hee Jin and the parent company HYBE. On Thursday, November 28, the five-member girl group, comprising Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, held an emergency press conference in Samseong-dong, Seoul, to address their concerns regarding their contract with ADOR. They also announced that their exclusive contract with ADOR would officially terminate on November 29…

Days after Min Hee Jin resigned from her position as CEO of ADOR, effective November 20, all the members of NewJeans announced their abrupt departure from the agency and its parent company, HYBE. In an emergency press conference held on the evening of November 28 at 8:30 PM, all five members, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—attended, sharing details of the situation. NewJeans fans express outrage over HYBE’s omission of the group’s album from the Q4 2024 schedule. (@NewJeans_ADOR/X) However, in response to the conference, ADOR issued an official statement saying that NewJeans has no grounds to announce their terminations…

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – NOVEMBER 28: Haerin, Danielle, Hanni, Minji and Hyein of girl group NewJeans attend the press conference on November 28, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. K-pop girl group NewJeans hold a press conference an announcement on the termination of their contract with their agency Ador. Chung Sung-jun | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesSouth Korea’s largest K-pop agency Hybe lost over $423 million in market cap on Friday after rookie group NewJeans announced it was terminating its contract with Hybe sub-label ADOR.The announcement, which follows a months-long management dispute between ADOR and Hybe, sent the company’s shares plunging…

Amid ADOR vs. NewJeans discord, Bunnies wonder if the girl group will still be able to use their name once they ultimately leave HYBE.On November 28, members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein called for an emergency press conference and announced that they are leaving ADOR officially on the 29th.While the label insisted that they are still artists under ADOR, the five idols are steadfast about starting anew with their former CEO Min Hee Jin, with the tagline: “NewJeans never die.” On this day, the members also hinted at their firm decision by changing their profile pictures in the fandom-communicating…

On Nov 29th, NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein departed via Gimpo International Airport for the “Countdown Japan 24/25” event in Tokyo, Japan. Wearing sunglasses, masks and hats, the members appeared at the airport with somewhat gloomy expressions, noticeably different from their usual lively demeanor. After stepping out of their vehicle, they bowed politely in greeting but made no special remarks before proceeding to the departure area. Meanwhile, on Nov 28th, NewJeans held an emergency press conference at the Galaxy Hall in the SpaceShare Samseong Station Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where they announced their decision to terminate their…

ADOR has provided clarification regarding the phrase “discard New and start fresh,” which was mentioned in HYBE’s music industry report. According to ADOR, HYBE explained, “The phrase criticized by the artist was included in the LE SSERAFIM section of the report around May 2023. It reflects the personal idea of the writer based on community opinions regarding LE SSERAFIM.” ADOR further elaborated, “At the time, some media outlets and online communities grouped NewJeans, IVE, and LE SSERAFIM as representatives of 4th-generation girl groups under the term ‘NIL.’ During comparisons of digital chart rankings, LE SSERAFIM received significant negative feedback. The writer…

NewJeans discloses ADOR’s response to their legal notice. On November 29th KST, NewJeans released the full text of ADOR’s official response to their legal notice. The disclosure followed a press conference held the previous evening, where the group announced the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR, effective at midnight on November 29th. During the press conference, member Hanni stated, “The reason we are leaving ADOR is simple. As our agency, ADOR has a fundamental obligation to protect NewJeans, but they neither have the intention nor the capability to do so.” Member Minji added, “As such, we hereby declare that…