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

The Korean Management Union commented on the court's ruling regarding the exclusive contract between NewJeans and ADOR, calling it a fair outcome that reinforces the reliability of exclusive contracts in the K-POP industry. They highlighted the importance of maintaining trust between artists and agencies and expressed hope that this ruling would strengthen industry practices and lead to sustainable development in K-POP.

ADOR has won a lawsuit confirming the validity of its exclusive contract with NewJeans. The court ruled that ADOR did not breach its management duties and emphasized that attempts to escape the contract under the guise of broken trust are unacceptable. ADOR expressed gratitude for the ruling and is prepared for future activities with the artists.

The five members of NewJeans have announced their intention to appeal a court ruling that upheld their contract with ADOR. They respect the court's decision but state that their trust with ADOR has completely broken down, making it impossible to return and continue normal entertainment activities. They hope for a wise judgment in the appeal process and thank their fans for their support.

The Seoul Central District Court ruled that the exclusive contracts between NewJeans and ADOR are valid. The court stated that ADOR's dismissal of a representative does not constitute a breach of contract. NewJeans' legal team acknowledged the ruling but expressed that a return to ADOR for normal activities is impossible due to a broken trust, leading members to appeal the decision.

The fan community 'Team Bunnies' supporting NewJeans is under investigation for alleged violations of donation laws. A member, identified as A, has been referred to juvenile court for fundraising without proper registration. The group raised 50 million won to combat malicious online comments but failed to comply with legal requirements. NewJeans is also in a legal dispute with their label ADOR, affecting their activities.

Min Hee-jin, former head of ADOR, has launched a new entertainment agency called 'ooak Co., Ltd.' She shared a photo of the logo and explained its meaning, 'Only one always known.' The agency will focus on artist management, music production, and event planning, with its location in Gangnam, Seoul. Speculation arises about her plans for NewJeans amid ongoing legal disputes with ADOR.

As a lawsuit regarding NewJeans' exclusive contract approaches, former ADOR representative Min Hee-jin has established a new entertainment agency, ooak Co., Ltd. The company focuses on artist management, music production, and event planning. This marks the first official update on her activities since leaving ADOR, leading to speculation about her intentions post-lawsuit.

On October 15, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event featured numerous K-pop stars, including members of BTS, BIGBANG, and Stray Kids, as well as popular actors, creating a glamorous atmosphere. The event highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness and showcased the unity of the entertainment industry.

BTS, BLACKPINK, Girls' Generation, and NewJeans made it to Rolling Stone's '250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century' list. BTS's 'Spring Day' ranked 37th, praised for its universal themes of hope and loss. BLACKPINK's 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' ranked 142nd, showcasing their individual styles. Girls' Generation's 'Gee' ranked 170th, embodying charm, while NewJeans' 'Hype Boy' ranked 206th, celebrating youth culture and love.

The 'YOASOBI ASIA TOUR 2024-2025 “超現実｜cho-genjitsu”' features live performances from NewJeans and AKMU. The tour runs from December 2024 to February 2025, with concerts in Korea on December 7 and 8. Live videos of 'Biri-Biri' with NewJeans and 'たぶん' with Lee Su-hyun were released on YouTube on October 7.