NewJeans did not appeal a court ruling confirming their contract with ADOR, solidifying their legal status as a group.
November/14/2025 12:04
NewJeans did not appeal the first-instance ruling of the exclusive contract validity confirmation lawsuit in which they lost. The five members, Hae-rin, Hae-in, Min-ji, Daniel, and Ha-ni, did not submit an appeal by the deadline of 0:00 on the 14th. As a result, the first-instance ruling confirming the validity of the exclusive contract between NewJeans and ADOR has become final. On the 30th of last month, the 41st Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Jeong Hae-il) ruled in favor of the plaintiff, ADOR, stating that the exclusive contract is valid. Subsequently, on the 12th, ADOR announced through an official comment that 'Hae-rin and Hae-in of NewJeans have expressed their intention to continue activities with ADOR.' They continued, 'The two made the decision to respect the court's ruling and adhere to the exclusive contract after careful consideration with their families and sufficient discussions with ADOR.' Three hours after this announcement, Min-ji, Ha-ni, and Daniel also conveyed their intention to return. The three stated through their legal representatives, 'After careful discussions, we have decided to return to ADOR,' and added, 'One member is currently in Antarctica, which delayed the communication, but since we have not received a response from ADOR, we had to inform our position separately.' In relation to this, ADOR stated that they are 'confirming the true intentions' regarding Min-ji, Ha-ni, and Daniel's return intentions. ADOR also announced that they will hold individual meetings with the NewJeans members.
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