NewJeans sent a notice to ADOR demanding rectification of contract violations or face termination of their contract.
November/14/2024 14:32
NewJeans sent a certified letter to ADOR stating, 'If you do not accept the rectification request, we will terminate the exclusive contract.' In response, ADOR commented today (14th), 'First, regarding the certified letter, we received it this morning and are currently reviewing it, and we are aware of the specific requests. We intend to do our best to resolve this wisely and continue to work with the artists.' They added, 'Regarding inquiries related to a certain listed company, Min Hee-jin has conveyed that there is no basis for claims regarding whether NewJeans members' relatives are involved or whether she has contacted the relevant company.' Prior to this, on the 13th, NewJeans sent a certified letter to ADOR under the real names of the five members. They demanded, 'Correct all serious violations of the exclusive contract within 14 days from the date of receipt.' The certified letter sent by NewJeans to ADOR reportedly included an apology for a manager from another group telling Hani to 'ignore' and the return of Min Hee-jin as CEO.
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