Archive · 14 Nov 2025
NewJeans Members Return to ADOR After Court Ruling
Imagine a music group called NewJeans who had a disagreement with their company, ADOR.
The group members wanted to leave ADOR because they felt they weren't treated well.
They went to court to try and break their contract.
However, the judge decided that the contract was still valid and NewJeans had to stay with ADOR.
After the judge's decision, the group members decided not to fight it further and won't be appealing the court's ruling.
Some members have already said they will start working again with ADOR, while others will do so gradually.
ADOR has said they will support the members.
NewJeans members Haerin, Hyein, Minji, Danielle, and Hanni will resume activities with their agency ADOR.
The members reportedly dropped their appeal in the contract lawsuit after the court's first-instance ruling.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled against NewJeans' attempt to terminate their contracts with ADOR.
Haerin and Hyein formalized their return on November 12, with other members planning a staged return.
ADOR has stated they will provide full support for the members' resumed promotional activities.
- Who
- The members of the K-pop group NewJeans (Haerin, Hyein, Minji, Danielle, Hanni) and their record label ADOR.
- What
- NewJeans members have decided to resume work with their agency ADOR after the court ruled against their contract termination lawsuit, and they reportedly dropped their appeal.
- When
- The court ruling was the first instance on October 30th. Haerin and Hyein formalized their return on November 12th, with the appeal deadline passing shortly after.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea (Seoul Central District Court).
- Why
- The court ruled against NewJeans' attempt to cut ties with ADOR, finding the contracts to be valid, leading the members to continue their work with the agency.
NewJeans Members
ADOR
Contractual Ties
NewJeans Members
Sought to cut contractual ties with ADOR over alleged mistreatment.
ADOR
The court ruled against the members' attempt to terminate contracts, upholding ADOR's managing agency rights.
Appeal Decision
NewJeans Members
Reportedly decided to drop their appeal in the contract lawsuit.
ADOR
The deadline for appeal passed, finalizing the court's first-instance ruling in favor of ADOR.
- Group
- NewJeans
- Agency
- ADOR
- Court Ruling
- Seoul Central District Court ruled against NewJeans' attempt to terminate contracts.
- Appeal Deadline
- Midnight deadline for appeal passed without filing.
- Members' Return
- Haerin and Hyein formalized return on November 12; Minji, Danielle, and Hanni signaled staged return.
