ADOR wins third appeal against NewJeans, reinforcing exclusive management rights
In the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute between ADOR and the members of NewJeans, the Seoul High Court has ruled in favour of the label, once again reaffirming its exclusive rights as the group's sole management agency.The decision comes after the five members of NewJeans filed an appeal against a preliminary injunction that restricts them from pursuing independent entertainment activities without ADOR's prior approval. On June 17 KST, the court dismissed the appeal, marking the third time in a row that the courts have sided with ADOR, following similar rulings by the Seoul Central District Court in March and April 2025.advertisementIn an official statement issued after the ruling, ADOR said, 'We sincerely appreciate the court's decision. We hope that this ruling will serve as an opportunity for the members to return to their rightful place as NewJeans and resume their activities. As they approach their third debut anniversary next month, ADOR is committed to providing full support for the artists' further growth and success.'
While the group has remained largely silent publicly, fans are now waiting to see how the verdict may impact NewJeans' upcoming schedules, especially with their third debut anniversary just around the corner.Whether the ruling helps de-escalate tensions between the label and the artists remains to be seen, but for now, the court has once again thrown its weight behind ADOR.advertisement
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