
NewJeans Takes a Stand: Legal Objection Filed Against ADOR’s Court Ruling

NewJeans/NJZ has taken a bold step by filing a legal objection against ADOR’s recently granted injunction, which restricts the K-pop group from engaging in independent activities. This significant legal battle commenced on March 21st, coinciding with the Seoul Central District Court’s ruling in favor of ADOR.
The objection submitted by the group comes in response to a court decision that many believe does not consider the complete breakdown of trust that the members have experienced toward ADOR. In a statement from the members’ parents, they emphasized that the court’s ruling failed to grasp the gravity of the situation.
In their objection, NewJeans stated they “did not have sufficient opportunity to fully present the factual background to the court” due to the urgent nature of the injunction proceedings. They pointed out that only one hearing occurred before the ruling, leaving critical information unaddressed.
- The imbalance of information is particularly concerning; while ADOR and HYBE possess full access to details regarding the members’ entertainment activities, the group members have had to rely on individual contact to obtain necessary information.
- There have been serious allegations of pressure and fears of retaliation, which hindered the members’ ability to cooperate during the legal process.
NewJeans emphasized, “Until the exclusive contracts were terminated, we had diligently fulfilled our obligations without any wrongdoing. In contrast, ADOR and HYBE continued to treat us unfairly, ultimately leading to a breakdown of trust.” The group strongly believes that the truth will eventually unfold.
The situation escalated further as NewJeans performed at ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 23rd, where the talented group debuted their new track ‘Pitstop’ while announcing a hiatus in accordance with the court’s ruling.
This ongoing legal saga raises important questions about the dynamics between K-pop idols and their management companies. As more fans rally behind NewJeans, the implications of this case could resonate throughout the industry.