The Fader5d
NewJeans vs. ADOR: How did things get so bad?
When NewJeans first emerged in 2022 their sleek and playful take on K-pop felt like an instant refresh. Their breakout EP featured credits from Erika de Casier and experimental pop duo Smerz who ...
Soompi15d
ADOR Releases Official Statement Following Court Decision On NewJeans + NJZ Announces Plans To Appeal
Both ADOR and NJZ have released official statements following the court’s decision earlier today. On March 21, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 50 ruled in favor of ADOR’s ...
Soompi12d
ADOR Says NJZ (NewJeans)'s Hiatus Announcement Was Unilateral + Asks To Meet With Members
ADOR has released a statement regarding NJZ (NewJeans)’s recent performance and hiatus announcement at ComplexCon. On March 21, the Seoul Central District Court granted ADOR’s request for an ...
Sportskeeda29d
ADOR defends HYBE’s role in NJZ's success, calls contract dispute groundless
On March 7, 2025, ADOR vs. NewJeans (NJZ) had their first injunction hearing at the 50th Civil Affairs Department of the Seoul Central District Court. Daily Sports reported that ADOR defended its ...
Hindustan Times11d
ADOR says NJZ ‘unilaterally announced’ hiatus, criticises performing despite court's order: We consider it regretful
The court ruled to uphold ADOR’s status as the NewJeans members’ agency till a final ruling is made in the contract dispute. ADOR announced that it would dispatch staff members to Hong Kong to ...
Hindustan Times13d
NewJeans’ fight for freedom from Ador hits a legal snag; critics claim they saw it coming: ‘Why are they surprised?’
The legal saga between NewJeans and record label Ador has taken a turn as a South Korean court ruled against the group, but critics saw it coming a mile away In a major development for the K-pop ...
Sportskeeda29d
ADOR presents CCTV footage in court showing ILLIT greeting NJZ’s Hanni, challenging ‘Ignore’ claims during the first hearing
The legal battle between ADOR and NewJeans (now NJZ) took a new turn during the first court hearing on March 7, 2025, at the Seoul Central District Court. According to Chosun Biz, ADOR presented ...
GMA Network14d
Court affirms ADOR's status as NewJeans' exclusive agency
The Seoul Central District Court has ruled in favor of ADOR, prohibiting NewJeans from performing as NJZ and participating in projects without the agency's approval. In a statement sent to press, ADOR ...
조선일보28d
ADOR and NewJeans battle in court over contract termination and legal claims
During a dispute over an exclusive contract, ADOR and NewJeans (new activity name NJZ) engaged in a legal battle. On the 7th, the Civil Division 50 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding ...
Indiatimes14d
Court rules against NewJeans in contract dispute with ADOR; K-pop girl group barred from engaging in independent activities
A South Korean court on Friday ruled against popular K-pop girl group NewJeans, which had sought to sever ties with their label ADOR over what they called "mistreatment" by the company.
The Free Press Journal13d
Court Sides With ADOR, Halts NewJeans' Independent Activities Ahead Of Major Show In China
In a powerful legal turn, the Seoul Central District Court has ruled in favour of ADOR, the HYBE subsidiary managing K-pop sensation NewJeans, granting the company exclusive rights over the group ...
Hypebeast15d
Seoul Court Rules in Favor of ADOR in NewJeans Management Dispute
The Seoul Central District Court has sided with ADOR in the ongoing management dispute over NewJeans, naming the HYBE-owned label as the group’s legitimate exclusive management agency.