NewJeans loses legal battle ADOR contract validity case as a South Korean court Tuesday ruled the act’s contract with the label running until 2029 remains valid . The Seoul Central District Court decision, its second in favor of ADOR, rejected NewJeans’ claims that mistreatment led to irreparable breakdown of trust . The court accepted all positions of the agency, keeping its contract with the group valid (Business of Fashion) .
NewJeans loses legal battle ADOR came after the five members Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji announced last year they were unilaterally leaving the agency citing mistreatment and manipulation (Pravda) . The five-member girl group made headlines in November announcing the decision to leave ADOR, whose parent company HYBE is also behind K-pop sensation BTS . Band member Hanni alleged workplace harassment including deliberate miscommunications and manipulation .
NewJeans loses legal battle ADOR ruling said there was no provision in the contract requiring Min, the former CEO, to necessarily head ADOR . The court dismissed all 10 claims raised by NewJeans during the approximately 40-minute verdict reading . None of the five members attended the hearing with only legal counsel from both sides present .
NewJeans loses legal battle ADOR but plans immediate appeal according to their Sejong Law Firm representatives. While members respect the court’s judgment, it’s not possible for artists to come back and work normally with the company anymore . Tuesday’s ruling follows a year-long standoff between the chart-topping group and its agency after a public spat with mentor Min Hee-jin
