It was recently ruled in court 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 from […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Continues To Tease New Song Despite Court Ruling, Inviting Criticism
NJZ (NewJeans) is set to release a new song called “Pit Stop” for their performance at 2025 Complex Con. The release is timed with the Chinese Grand Prix. NJZ releasing a song called Pitstop, performing the song in Hong Kong, during the Chinese Grand Prix….GENIUS pic.twitter.com/XWwAsYryfo — odessa ⛐ ★ °✩⋆˙ (@hyeindolls) March 16, 2025 […]
Divorced Actress Attends Her Rumored New Boyfriend’s Court Hearing
A twice-divorced singer-actress and her rumored new boyfriend are making headlines again! The pair, who have frequently been spending time together in public, recently presented a united front in court. Bella Astillah | @bellaastillah/Instagram Last summer, Malaysian star Bella Astillah and Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz divorced for the second time after a string of scandals. At a press […]
Should NJZ (Newjeans) Have Won In Court Against ADOR? Vote Now!
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 […]
NJZ’s (NewJeans) Latest Update Following Court Ruling Earns Mixed Reactions, Demands For Apologies
On March 21, it was revealed that the court accepted ADOR’s injunction for NJZ (NewJeans) regarding their activities. NJZ (NewJeans) The court ruled that NJZ (NewJeans), which has an exclusive contract dispute with ADOR, should not engage in independent activities. Last November, NewJeans promoted their activities after claiming that their contracts were terminated due to the violation of […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Responds To Court Ruling— Netizens Divided
On March 21, the 50th Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court accepted ADOR’s application for an injunction against the NewJeans members to “preserve the status of the agency and prohibit the signing of advertising contracts.” Although the members claimed their contracts were terminated due to a violation of ADOR’s contract, the court ruled that […]
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 […]
Court Accepts ADOR’s Injunction Against NJZ (NewJeans) Regarding Independent Activities
On March 21, the 50th Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court accepted ADOR’s application for an injunction against the NewJeans members to “preserve the status of the agency and prohibit the signing of advertising contracts.” The court ruled that NJZ (NewJeans), who is in an exclusive contract dispute with ADOR, should not engage […]
5 Key Takeaways From NJZ’s (NewJeans’) First Round Of Interrogations At Court
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. The Seoul Central District Court recently held the first round of questioning for NJZ‘s (NewJeans‘) case against ADOR. ADOR maintains that their contract is valid, while all five members of NJZ (who […]
NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni’s Behavior Criticized After Leaving Court
NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni‘s behavior leaving court has been criticized by netizens. NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni | Vogue On March 7, NJZ appeared in court for the first round of interrogations regarding the ongoing battle with ADOR. NJZ (NewJeans) Members Appear At Court For First Round Of Interrogations Versus ADOR Following the end of the first round […]
Source Music And BELIFT LAB Set To Sue “NewJeansFam” And 6 Other YouTubers, US Court Grants Access To Identities
Major developments are underway in Source Music and BELIFT LAB’s ongoing pursuit of legal action against hate comments and defamation. This week, the US courts confirmed that Google must now provide the HYBE labels with the legal identities behind seven controversial YouTube channels. | HYBE With more than 250,000 subscribers combined, the YouTubers in question […]
NewJeans’ First Court Hearing Regarding Contract Lawsuit To Be Held In April
The long-awaited lawsuit between NewJeans and ADOR over an exclusive contract will officially begin in April. According to the legal community, the 41st Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul District Court set April 3 at 11:30 AM KST as the first hearing date for the two parties. Last November, NewJeans announced they would terminate their […]
Ex-VCHA KG’s Abuse Claims In Lawsuit Against JYP Entertainment Might Not Stand In Court
Recently, former VCHA member KG announced her departure from the group as well as plans to sue JYP Entertainment over alleged abuse and mistreatment. KG | JYP Entertainment KG announced her plans personally on her Instagram, and netizens discovered the full legal document detailing her claims against JYP shortly after. In the 77-page document, KG revealed the alleged […]
Court Suspends Prison Sentence For Man Who Tried To Rape Daughter-In-Law
A recent verdict by the Gwangju High Court has sparked backlash and criticism from international netizens for “failing women again. Gwangju High Court On September 11, a man in his 80s, who attempted to rape his daughter-in-law, was released from prison after the Gwangju High Court suspended his two-year sentence that a lower court ordered. […]
US Court Rules In Favor Of LE SSERAFIM, Grants Access To Personal Information Of Malicious YouTubers
A California court has approved HYBE’s request to access the necessary personal information to identify two YouTubers who defamed LE SSERAFIM. LE SSERAFIM | Ilgan Sports On August 23, KST, it was reported that Source Music, the label of LE SSERAFIM, had its information disclosure request granted by the US District Court for the Northern […]
Married Actor Admits To Having An Affair During First Court Hearing
On July 24, the first hearing for the lawsuit filed by A against actor Kang Kyung Joon was held in private, with only Kang’s lawyers in attendance. The court decided to accept the case, meaning that the defendant acknowledges that the plaintiff has the right to file a claim. In short, Kang Kyung Joon accepted […]
South Korean Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couples’ Rights In Landmark Ruling
The LGBTQIA+ made significant progress in South Korea after winning a landmark ruling. On Thursday, South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the same-sex couple, So Sung Wook and Kim Yong Min, who pursued receiving the same spousal coverage as heterosexual couples from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). South Korea’s current laws, unfortunately, […]
“Gaslighting, Manipulation, Shaminism” — All You Need To Know From Min Hee Jin And HYBE’s Explosive First Day In Court
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. Min Hee Jin‘s first day in court in her injunction hearing against HYBE has come to a close. NewJeans | ADOR On May 17, Seoul’s Central District Court held a […]
Was BTS Involved In “Chart Manipulation”? Court Explicitly Mentions “Illegal” And “Sajaegi” Marketing
K-Pop’s most popular boy group, BTS, was recently involved in “chart manipulation” allegations after a past legal feud between BIGHIT MUSIC and an individual known as “Mr. A” resurfaced on online spaces. Though the company denied all accusations, Kyunghyang has reported that the judiciary and investigative authorities explicitly referred to the incident as “chart manipulation,” “illegal […]
NewJeans Seeks Aid From US Federal Court To Reveal A YouTuber’s Identity
The fourth-generation powerhouse girl group NewJeans has reportedly asked a California federal court to help them find the identity of a YouTuber. NewJeans | @newjeans_official/Instagram On April 10, the New York Times reported that the group’s agency, ADOR, has approached the court to order Google to reveal the identity of the person behind a YouTube account called @Middle7. In […]
Nam Joo Hyuk’s Bullying Controversy Reignited After Court Verdict
Nam Joo Hyuk‘s accuser in his school bullying case has reignited the controversy. Nam Joo Hyuk | JoongAng Ilbo On April 8, Sports Kyung Hyang reported that Nam Joo Hyuk’s accuser has been found guilty of defamation and was ordered to pay restitution. The report then reveals that despite the sentence, the accuser has refused […]
Dispatch Exposes Lee Sun Kyun’s Blackmailer For Pulling Shocking Stunt In Court
Dispatch released an article covering the two adult hostesses accused of blackmailing Lee Sun Kyun on their first day in court. Lee Sun Kyun According to the report, the hostesses, who are charged with blackmail, denied the allegations and claimed they only threatened the actor but did not extort him. On March 14, a woman […]
BlockBerry Creative Withheld Billions From LOONA Members, According To Court Investigation
The Seoul High Court has once again sided with Chuu (former member of LOONA) in her legal battle against BlockBerry Creative over the invalidation of her exclusive contract. During this trial, more was revealed on the unreasonable revenue structure and how much was withheld from LOONA members by the agency. Chuu first took legal action […]
Korean Man Stabbed Girlfriend 190 Times, But The Court Ruled It Was “Accidental”
A bone-chilling murder case of a woman in her 20s and a subsequent court ruling on the case left Korean netizens enraged recently. Image used for illustrative purposes only | iStockPhotos The victim, initially identified as Ms. B, was stabbed fatally by her fiancé over 190 times on July 24, 2023. On January 11, the […]
36-Year-Old Korean Man Acquitted By Court After Raping 12-Year-Old
Recently, a case of sexual assault in South Korea has enraged netizens worldwide after the court passed down a “not guilty” verdict to the perpetrator. The Incident The parent of the victim, a 12-year-old girl, posted about the situation on an online community site on January 5, seeking help from the public. In the post, […]