Archive · 25 Jun 2025
NewJeans Forgoes Appeal in ADOR Dispute, Focuses on Lawsuit
NewJeans, a K-pop group, is in a legal fight with their company, ADOR.
They had a problem with a court decision that would stop ADOR from being involved with them, but NewJeans has decided not to challenge it.
This means they're moving forward with a bigger legal battle: whether they can end their contract with ADOR.
The court said ADOR is still their manager, and the next court meeting is in 2025.
This has left people wondering if NewJeans will stay with ADOR, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
NewJeans has chosen not to reappeal a court decision related to their legal dispute with ADOR.
The court previously dismissed NewJeans' objection to an injunction preventing ADOR from managing the group.
The focus has shifted to the central lawsuit concerning the termination of NewJeans' exclusive contracts with ADOR.
ADOR's statement reaffirmed its position as the group's official management agency.
The third hearing of the main lawsuit is scheduled for July 24, 2025.
- Who
- The K-pop group NewJeans and their agency ADOR are involved in the legal dispute.
- What
- NewJeans has decided not to reappeal a court's decision regarding their contract with ADOR, and is focusing on the larger lawsuit.
- When
- The decision not to reappeal was made after the Seoul High Court's June 17 ruling, with the deadline passing on June 25. The next hearing is set for July 24, 2025.
- Where
- Seoul High Court
- Why
- NewJeans aims to terminate their exclusive contracts with ADOR due to internal disputes, while ADOR maintains the contract is valid.
NewJeans' Stance
ADOR's Stance
Contract Validity
NewJeans' Stance
The contract with ADOR is no longer valid due to internal agency conflicts and trust issues.
ADOR's Stance
The agreement is still in force and legally binding.
- Group
- NewJeans
- Agency
- ADOR
- Court Ruling
- Seoul High Court
- Decision
- No reappeal
- Focus
- Termination of exclusive contracts
- Next Hearing
- July 24, 2025