On December 5 (Korean time), ADOR officially announced that they filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to verify that the exclusive contract between the company and NewJeans remains valid until further legal decisions are made.
The company stated that the exclusive contract cannot be terminated purely based on a one-sided complaint from one party; under current conditions, NewJeans cannot pursue entertainment activities outside the parameters of the exclusive contract.
Meanwhile, NewJeans previously announced their decision to terminate the group's exclusive contract with ADOR, citing valid reasons such as ADOR's breach of the exclusive contract.
The group also conveyed its intention to legally pursue the group's brand name; further asserting that they are not liable for any legal fees or penalties.
NewJeans is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by ADOR. The group consists of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein. The group released their debut single "Attention" on July 22, 2022 before their official debut, releasing an extended play of the same name on August 1, 2022.
