Archive · 18 Jun 2025
NewJeans' Independent Activity Bid Rejected by Seoul Court
NewJeans, a K-pop group, is in a fight with their company, ADOR.
The court has sided with ADOR, saying NewJeans can't work on their own without ADOR's permission.
This is because the group wants to leave ADOR.
The company is still their manager.
NewJeans wants to do things separately, but the court says no.
The company, ADOR, is happy with the decision and wants the group to come back and keep working together.
However, the group's members feel the trust is broken.
Seoul High Court dismissed NewJeans' appeal, preventing them from independent activities.
The ruling reaffirms ADOR's legal authority as the group's management.
ADOR had requested the injunction to stop the members from solo activities without consent.
NewJeans announced their departure in November 2024, citing ADOR's alleged contract breach.
ADOR expressed gratitude and urged the members to resume activities under the label.
- Who
- NewJeans and their label, ADOR.
- What
- The Seoul High Court rejected NewJeans' appeal, preventing independent activities.
- When
- The ruling was made on an unspecified date and was published on June 18, 2025.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea.
- Why
- Due to disputes regarding the group's desire for independent activities.
NewJeans' Perspective
ADOR's Perspective
Trust
NewJeans' Perspective
The trust between the group and ADOR has collapsed.
ADOR's Perspective
ADOR wants NewJeans to continue activities under their management.
- Court Decision
- Rejected NewJeans' appeal
- Injunction
- ADOR's request was granted
- Plaintiff
- ADOR
- Defendant
- NewJeans
- Departure Announcement
- November 2024
- ADOR's response
- Urged members to return