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Court rules in favor of ADOR in NewJeans contract case, dismissing plagiarism claims against ILLIT, citing insufficient evidence.

Court rules in favor of ADOR in NewJeans contract case, dismissing plagiarism claims against ILLIT, citing insufficient evidence.

October/30/2025 18:58

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The court dismissed the plagiarism allegations against NewJeans by ILLIT. The Civil Agreement Division 41 of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Jeong Hae-il) held a ruling today (30th) morning regarding the lawsuit filed by ADOR to confirm the validity of exclusive contracts with the five members of NewJeans, ruling in favor of ADOR. The court drew the line on the claim that ILLIT plagiarized NewJeans' concept, stating, 'While there are some similar parts, it is difficult to consider it plagiarism.' It also explained, 'The concept of an idol group is difficult to regard as publicity rights or intellectual property rights, and it cannot be seen as a serious breach of contract just because ADOR did not respond separately.' In this first instance ruling, while the court sided with ADOR, Minji, Hani, Daniel, Heerin, and Haein expressed their intention to appeal, stating, 'It is impossible to return to ADOR and continue normal entertainment activities in the current situation where the trust relationship has completely broken down.'

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