Archive · 1 Jan 2026
ADOR sues ex-NewJeans member Danielle for $31 million
ADOR, the agency behind the K-pop group NewJeans, has sued former member Danielle for $31 million.
The lawsuit comes after ADOR terminated Danielle's contract, citing issues that made continuing with her as a member unfeasible.
The Seoul Central District Court's Civil Division 31 will handle the case, but the date for the first hearing has not been set yet.
ADOR has stated that they will address controversies arising from the dispute at a later opportunity.
Netizens have expressed mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing the agency and others expressing concern about the potential impact on Danielle and her family.
ADOR has sued ex-NewJeans member Danielle for $31 million in contract penalties and damages.
The Seoul Central District Court's Civil Division 31 will hear the case, with the first hearing date not yet set.
ADOR terminated Danielle's contract, stating that continuing with her as a NewJeans member was not feasible.
Netizens have expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizing ADOR and others expressing concern about the potential impact on Danielle.
ADOR plans to address controversies arising from the dispute at a later opportunity.
- Who
- ADOR (K-pop agency) and Danielle (ex-NewJeans member)
- What
- ADOR has sued Danielle for $31 million
- When
- The lawsuit was filed after the contract termination on December 29, 2023
- Where
- Seoul Central District Court's Civil Division 31, South Korea
- Why
- ADOR is seeking contract penalties and damages from Danielle
- Amount Sued For
- $31 million
- Court
- Seoul Central District Court's Civil Division 31
- Reason for Lawsuit
- Contract penalties and damages
- Date of Contract Termination
- December 29, 2023
- First Hearing Date
- Not set yet