Archive · 15 Aug 2025
NewJeans and ADOR Contract Dispute Continues After Failed Mediation
The K-pop group NewJeans and their agency, ADOR, are in a legal fight.
It started when NewJeans tried to end their contract, wanting to work on their own.
ADOR sued them back, saying the contract is still good.
They tried to solve things in court, but couldn't agree.
ADOR wants to settle, but NewJeans feel they can't trust ADOR anymore.
NewJeans debuted in 2022 with the hit song 'Attention', they released their first album in 2023 and had a concert in March 2025.
ADOR is part of a bigger company called Hybe.
NewJeans and ADOR failed to reach an agreement during court mediation.
ADOR filed a lawsuit against NewJeans to confirm contract validity.
NewJeans sued ADOR to terminate their exclusive contracts and perform independently.
ADOR is a subsidiary of Hybe, a South Korean entertainment company.
NewJeans debuted in 2022 with the hit single 'Attention'.
- Who
- The involved parties are the K-pop group NewJeans and their agency ADOR.
- What
- A dispute between NewJeans and ADOR regarding their contracts.
- When
- The legal battle began with NewJeans seeking contract termination in August 2024, with a recent mediation attempt in August 14.
- Where
- The mediation took place at the Seoul Central District Court.
- Why
- The core of the dispute is over the validity and termination of the exclusive contracts between NewJeans and ADOR.
- Artist
- NewJeans
- Agency
- ADOR
- Parent Company
- Hybe
- Debut Year
- 2022
- Hit Single
- Attention
- Mediation Outcome
- Failed
- Album
- OMG