Overview
- ADOR said on Dec. 29 it notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract, removing her from both NewJeans and the label.
- The company stated it will seek penalty fees and damages from Danielle, with amounts to follow contractual formulas and in the context of prior court-ordered penalties for unauthorized activities.
- ADOR announced plans to pursue legal accountability against a member of Danielle’s family and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin for their alleged roles in provoking and prolonging the dispute.
- Hanni decided to continue with ADOR after extended talks, Minji remains in ongoing discussions described as positive, and Haerin and Hyein had already returned in November.
- ADOR said members had been exposed to distorted information, pledged to clarify the dispute at a later date, and noted the Oct. 30 ruling that confirmed contract validity, leaving a full five-member comeback uncertain.