This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. On March 21, the 50th Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court accepted ADOR’s application for an injunction against the NJZ (NewJeans) members, ruling that NJZ should not engage in […]
ADOR Announces On-Site Support For NJZ’s (NewJeans) Hong Kong Show
On March 21, KST, the Seoul Central District Court accepted ADOR‘s application for an injunction against the NJZ (NewJeans) members to prevent them from carrying out independent activities. NJZ ADOR published an official statement following the ruling, expressing its apparent willingness to communicate openly with the members and reach a resolution through dialogue. Meanwhile, the label […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Post Personal Instagram Response Following ADOR Injunction — Sparks Mixed Reactions
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. NJZ (NewJeans) has shared an update following the bombshell ruling ADOR‘s injunction for their activities. The members of NJZ | Vogue France On March 21, it was revealed that the […]
Netizens React To Bombshell Court Ruling In Favor Of ADOR Against NewJeans’ Independent Activities
The court has ruled that the girl group NJZ (formerly NewJeans) which is engaged in an exclusive contract dispute with the entertainment agency ADOR, should not conduct independent activities. The Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 50 accepted ADOR’s injunction request against the five members of NJZ on March 21, 2025, to prohibit them […]
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin Wins Defamation Lawsuit
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has won a defamation lawsuit against individuals who posted malicious comments about her online. The lawsuit was filed in response to defamatory remarks left […]
Min Hee Jin Suspected Of Illegal Tampering In NJZ’s (NewJeans) Contract Termination With ADOR
According to evidence presented by ADOR in court, former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin is suspected of interfering with NJZ‘s (NewJeans) decision to terminate their agency contracts. Min Hee Jin (center) with NJZ | @min.hee.jin/Instagram This new development upholds the accusation of “tampering,” which refers to the act of a third party getting involved with an artist without their agency’s […]
NJZ Teases First New Official Merchandise Since Leaving ADOR
It seems like NJZ (formerly NewJeans) are making moves! Even as their court trial with ADOR to contest the validity of their exclusive contract goes on, they posted a teaser for merchandise on March 8, 2025. A video of a beaded bracelet was posted to NJZ’s X account. Upon a closer look, you can see […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Danielle’s Comments About Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin Spark Major Backlash
NJZ (NewJeans) Danielle‘s comments about former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin have sparked major backlash from netizens. NJZ Danielle | @njz_official/X On March 7, NJZ made an appearance at court for the first round of interrogations in their ongoing battle with ADOR. NJZ (NewJeans) Members Appear At Court For First Round Of Interrogations Versus ADOR In an article from the […]
ADOR Refutes NJZ’s (NewJeans) Preferential Treatment Allegations Regarding Louis Vuitton Ambassadorship
On March 7, KST, NJZ (NewJeans) appeared at the Seoul Central District Court for the first round of interrogations regarding their legal dispute with ADOR. [embedded content] The group’s legal representative made claims that HYBE had discriminated against NJZ, compared to other groups under the label. The claim of LE SSERAFIM debuting before NewJeans, hence breaking the […]
ADOR Responds To Claims Of Purposeful Sabotage Of NewJeans (NJZ)
On March 7, 2025, NJZ had their first hearing with ADOR over the dispute of the validity of their exclusive contract. One of the claims NJZ made was that ADOR’s actions caused sabotage to their reputation. During a music show performance in Japan, they had wanted to wear black At the time, the members tried […]
ADOR Reveals CCTV Footage Of ILLIT Greeting NJZ, Disputing Hanni’s Previous Claims
ADOR has publicly released CCTV footage on March 7, 2025, showing members of ILLIT bowing 90 degrees to NJZ’s Hanni. Previously, NJZ claimed that in HYBE’s office’s artist-only area, a manager of another group instructed the members to “ignore” Hanni and that HYBE subsequently deleted the CCTV footage. NJZ did not name which group it […]
ADOR Claims NJZ’s (NewJeans) Success Was Due To HYBE’s 21 Billion KRW Investment
ADOR has claimed NJZ (NewJeans) success was due to HYBE‘s ₩21.0 billion KRW (about $ 14.5 million USD) investment into the group. During the first interrogation session between ADOR and NJZ, ADOR’s legal counsel claimed NewJeans’ success came from the massive amount of support the company received from HYBE. Behind NewJeans’ success was the full-fledged […]
ADOR Responds To NJZ (NewJeans) Latest Social Media Moves
Along with their new Instagram account, @njz_official, the girls of NJZ (formerly NewJeans) publicized new social media accounts on February 27, 2025. The girls let fans know of their new TikTok… …X… …and YouTube accounts. The new accounts and new logos may hint at the fact that they are working with a new company, as […]
Major Korean Entertainment Associations Publicly Condemn NJZ (NewJeans) And ADOR Controversy
Amid NewJeans announcing the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR and continuing independent activities, five Korean entertainment organizations have called for establishing anti-tampering legislation as the controversy grows. Five music organizations, including the Korea Entertainment Management Association, Korea Entertainment Producers Association, Korea Music Label Industry Association, Korea Recording Industry Association, and the Korea Music […]
ADOR Officially Responds To NewJeans’ New Group Name
Amid NewJeans announcing their new group name, ADOR has revealed its position. | njz_official/Instagram On February 6, the group’s new Instagram account shared several updates, beginning with one that revealed the group would now be known as NJZ. NewJeans Unveil Their New Group Name + Plans For The Future On February 7, ADOR shared a […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Give Their First In-Person Interviews On ADOR And Future Following Name Change
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. NJZ (NewJeans) have given their first interviews following their name change and rebrand. The members of NJZ (NewJeans) NewJeans finally unveiled their new group name, sharing that they would be […]
“We Will Never Go Back” NewJeans Members Blast HYBE And ADOR In New Statement
The NewJeans members have released a new statement claiming they will never return to HYBE and ADOR. The five NewJeans Members released a joint statement to the media today, January 23 KST, stating they have hired a law firm to represent themselves in their fight against ADOR and HYBE. Hello, this is Minji, Hanni, Danielle, […]
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Latest Post Sparks Speculations About NewJeans’ Future
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Netizens believe former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin‘s recent Instagram post is a hint about the future of NewJeans. NewJeans and Min Hee Jin | @min.hee.jin/Instagram While NewJeans have terminated […]
NewJeans Refutes Legal Action Taken By ADOR Regarding Termination Of Contract
On December 6, NewJeans released an official statement refuting the legal action taken by ADOR. | @NewJeans_ADOR/X Below is the official statement released by the members. “Hello, this is Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. We apologize for releasing this statement amid such chaotic times. We recently were informed that ADOR filed a lawsuit against […]
ADOR Files Lawsuit Against NewJeans To Confirm Exclusive Contract Is Still Valid
The conflict between ADOR and NewJeans has escalated into a lawsuit. | ADOR On December 5, ADOR announced that they filed a lawsuit to “confirm the validity of our exclusive contract with NewJeans.” They released an official statement revealing their position. “Hello, this is ADOR. On December 3, we filed a lawsuit to receive legal […]
ADOR Will Allegedy Debut New Boy Group Soon, Korean Netizens React
A recent post on the popular Korean forum Instiz is gaining attention and sparking heated discussion. The post claims ADOR is planning to launch a new boy group. However, netizens’ reaction has been far from enthusiastic. | ADOR The label has faced significant scrutiny following the controversy surrounding NewJeans, which culminated in the group’s announcement […]
Popular Former Judge’s Comments On NewJeans Leaving ADOR Are Gaining Attention
Earlier this week, NewJeans officially announced their departure from ADOR, marking the end of their relationship with the HYBE subsidiary. During a press conference held on November 28, the group addressed the decision, stating, “The reason we are leaving ADOR is very simple. ADOR neither has the will nor the ability to protect NewJeans.” | […]
ADOR Reveals The Future Plans They Had For NewJeans
ADOR recently revealed the plans they had for NewJeans. The group recently announced that they would be terminating their contracts with the company as of November 29, 2024. Following their statement, ADOR responded by announcing that they originally had a full plate in the works for NewJeans. As NewJeans had claimed the company had not […]
Legal Experts Weigh In On The Validity Of NewJeans Terminating Their Contract With ADOR
NewJeans held a press conference on November 28, 2024, where they announced the termination of their official contract with ADOR. The five members hereby notify ADOR of the termination of our exclusive contracts as ADOR has violated the obligations under the contract and has not corrected them within the request period. The termination notice is […]
ADOR Reveals They Have Taken The Best Measures For The Eight Demands Made By NewJeans
On November 29, ADOR revealed the contents of the email sent to NewJeans. NewJeans sent a certified letter to the company on November 13 with eight requests, and the company has taken the best possible measures for each issue and responded via email within the deadline. The company also requested to meet the members for […]
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