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ADOR Sues Ex–NewJeans Member Danielle for 43.1 Billion Won After Contract Exit

The case intensifies ADOR’s drive to enforce exclusive agreements that courts have ruled remain valid through 2029.

Overview

  • ADOR filed a civil claim seeking roughly 43.1 billion won in damages against Danielle, also naming a family member and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin as defendants.
  • The suit has been assigned to Civil Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court, with no first hearing date announced.
  • Days before the filing, ADOR terminated Danielle’s contract and said it was no longer feasible for her to continue as an artist under the label.
  • ADOR says Hyein and Haerin will return, Hanni has decided to stay, and Minji remains in talks, leaving the group’s immediate lineup uncertain.
  • South Korean courts previously blocked the NJZ rebrand and upheld the group’s exclusive contracts through 2029 after members alleged mistreatment, claims the label denies.