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AsiaOne
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Seoul High Court rules NewJeans must honour contracts with Ador, Entertainment News
NewJeans have had their request for an appeal to be freed of their contract with record label Ador rejected. Seoul High Court ruled on Tuesday (June 17) that the K-pop girl group — comprising Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein — must honour their contracts with Ador and not embark on solo endeavours as they could be penalised for doing so. Commenting on the decision, Ador said in a statement: "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." The K-pop label had suggested the girls inking independent deals could "destabilise" the South Korean music sector. Ador — which is part of the Hybe group — said: "This decision was made to prevent confusion and potential harm to third parties, including advertisers. "Allowing unilateral terminations of exclusive contracts and independent activities without legal procedures could undermine investment in the entertainment industry and destabilise the K-pop sector." In September, NewJeans accused Ador of bullying, harassment and subterfuge, and two months later, they requested their contract be terminated. However, South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labour dismissed the harassment claims. The girls held an emergency press conference to announce their exit from Ador and warned the agency they would terminate their contract if they did not rectify breaches of their contract. In response, Ador said: "We regret that the press conference regarding the termination of the exclusive contract was planned and conducted without sufficient review, prior to receiving a response to the legal notice." Ador then filed a lawsuit against NewJeans to "clarify" that their contract "cannot be unilaterally terminated" based on their claims. The label said: "It was necessary to clarify to both the artist and all relevant stakeholders that our exclusive contract cannot be unilaterally terminated based solely on the claims from one side." Ador added: "We believe it is important to clarify any misunderstanding that the exclusive contract with the artist has been lawfully terminated, as this could lead to the artist engaging in entertainment activities in violation of the existing agreement." Ador denied all the allegations made against them. [[nid:716425]]
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
NewJeans told by court they must honour contract with label ADOR
NewJeans have had their request for an appeal to be freed of their contract with record label ADOR rejected. Seoul High Court ruled on Tuesday (18.06.25) that the K-pop girl group - comprising Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein – must honour their contracts with ADOR and not embark on solo endeavours as they could be penalised for doing so. Commenting on the decision, ADOR said in a statement: '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.' The K-pop label had suggested the girls inking independent deals could "destabilise" the South Korean music sector. ADOR - which is part of the HYBE group - said: 'This decision was made to prevent confusion and potential harm to third parties, including advertisers. 'Allowing unilateral terminations of exclusive contracts and independent activities without legal procedures could undermine investment in the entertainment industry and destabilise the K-pop sector." In September, NewJeans accused ADOR of bullying, harassment and subterfuge, and two months later, they requested their contract be terminated. However, South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labour dismissed the harassment claims. The girls held an emergency press conference to announce their exit from ADOR and warned the agency they would terminate their contract if they did not rectify breaches of their contract. In response, ADOR said: 'We regret that the press conference regarding the termination of the exclusive contract was planned and conducted without sufficient review, prior to receiving a response to the legal notice.' ADOR then filed a lawsuit against NewJeans to 'clarify' that their contract 'cannot be unilaterally terminated' based on their claims. The label said: 'It was necessary to clarify to both the artist and all relevant stakeholders that our exclusive contract cannot be unilaterally terminated based solely on the claims from one side." ADOR added: 'We believe it is important to clarify any misunderstanding that the exclusive contract with the artist has been lawfully terminated, as this could lead to the artist engaging in entertainment activities in violation of the existing agreement.' ADOR denied all the allegations made against them.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ADOR urges NJZ to 'return to their rightful place as NewJeans' after court ruling
The girl group NewJeans, who left their agency ADOR - a sub-label under HYBE - and rebranded themselves as NJZ, may have expected a smooth transition. However, their departure from ADOR did not go as planned. They did not pay the penalty for breaching their contract and instead went live to announce they were leaving. ADOR responded by suing the members, and in a rare move, the court initially ruled in favor of the agency through an injunction. Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein challenged the decision, but, the Seoul High Court upheld ADOR's legal claim over the group, reaffirming its exclusive rights as the official management agency for the five members. Jeans' Clip # 0️⃣ 1️⃣🔗 #뉴진스 #Jeans_Clip#NewJeans_is_Everywhere Court ruling favours ADOR On June 17, the Seoul High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the members, siding with a prior decision made by the Seoul Central District Court. The initial ruling granted ADOR an injunction to maintain its exclusive management authority and blocked the members from entering independent endorsement deals without the company's approval. Under the court's orders, the girls are barred from engaging in any entertainment-related activities - such as overseas performances or releasing music - under the NJZ or NewJeans name without explicit permission from ADOR. If they violate this order, they will have to pay a hefty penalty of 1 billion KRW (approximately $730,000 USD) per infraction. Billboard's 21 Under 21 — @NewJeans_ADOR 🌟Names: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, HyeinAges: 21, 20, 20, 19, 17Label: ADORPublisher: HYBE/Sony Music PublishingManagement: ADORLearn more about Billboard's picks for the most influential young artists in the industry:… ADOR responds to verdict Following the ruling, ADOR released an official statement expressing gratitude for the legal clarity and has also urged the members to reunite as NewJeans. "Hello, this is ADOR. Yesterday, a decision in the appellate court once again clearly confirmed that ADOR is the agency representing NewJeans. We deeply thank the court for its judgment. We hope that this decision will serve as an opportunity for the members to return to their rightful place as "NewJeans" and resume their activities. As NewJeans approaches their third debut anniversary next month, the company plans to do its utmost to support the group in making a greater leap forward and continuing to grow. Thank you." Background on the dispute The members had previously claimed their exclusive contracts with ADOR were nullified in November 2024, citing alleged contractual breaches. Since then, they had begun operating independently, rebranding as NJZ and pursuing separate activities. ADOR countered with a lawsuit, asserting that the contracts remained valid and that any solo activities without company consent were in violation of those agreements. With the court ruling now firmly on ADOR's side, all eyes are on the five girls and whether the members will respond to the agency's renewed invitation to return. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'See you in city jail': KATSEYE's Lara falsely reported to US immigration authorities as 'illegal alien'
Blocking everyone who justifies racism towards Lara over fanwars it's ALWAYS her who has to deal with such things because she's Indian. Do people think deportation jokes are funny? This happened to Hanni and now to Lara they're getting called 'illegal alliens' over kpop fanwars
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Not looking good for NewJeans: Court rejects NJZ's appeal, upholds ADOR's injunction in legal battle
The ongoing legal dispute between NewJeans-now revamped as NJZ-and their original label ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE, saw a major development on June 17, as the Seoul High Court dismissed the group's injunction appeal. The court upheld an earlier ruling by the Seoul Central District Court, which granted ADOR an injunction to preserve its management rights over the five members and to prevent them from signing independent endorsement contracts. ADOR's authority reinstated This ruling meant that Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein can no longer move forward with any independent activities involving NewJeans or NJZ without ADOR's prior consent. The original injunction also includes a financial clause: if the group violates this condition, they will be subject to a significant penalty fee per violation. The court ruled that each member must pay 1 billion KRW (approximately $730,000 USD) for every instance of engaging in entertainment activities without ADOR's prior approval. This includes unauthorized actions such as overseas performances or releasing music under a new group name. NJZ vows not to return to ADOR However, despite the court's ruling, NJZ made it clear that a return to ADOR is not an option. During the second court hearing, representatives for the members stated, "The trust relationship has already been broken. We have crossed the river of no return." This highlights the deepening rift between the members and the agency. While ADOR has regained temporary control over NewJeans' activities, the broader conflict is still unresolved. The idols continue to argue that the agency has violated their trust and failed to protect their interests. What's next for NewJeans? With the court barring independent activities and the members firmly refusing to return to ADOR, the group's future hangs in the balance. Fans are also caught in uncertainty, as the ongoing legal standoff offers no clear resolution in sight and seems it can go on for years. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
