![[breaking] seoul central district court rules that the exclusive contracts](https://newjeans.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BREAKING-Seoul-Central-District-Court-rules-that-the-exclusive-contracts.jpg "[BREAKING] Seoul Central District Court rules that the exclusive contracts between NewJeans and ADOR remains valid")
On October 30 KST, the 41st Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court delivered its initial ruling in the lawsuit questioning the validity of the exclusive contract between ADOR and girl group NewJeans.
The court concluded, “The exclusive contracts between the plaintiff, ADOR, and the defendants, NewJeans, signed on April 21 remains valid.” The court additionally ordered the defendant’s side to cover all costs related to the lawsuit.
Either side may choose to appeal the initial decision by November 14 KST. If neither party appeals, NewJeans will be contractually bound to continue their activities as artists under ADOR until 2029.
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