Overview

• The Seoul Central District Court granted ADOR an injunction, preventing NewJeans from pursuing independent activities under their rebranded name NJZ.
• The court affirmed ADOR's exclusive management rights, citing potential damage to the label's reputation and the NewJeans brand if the group acted independently.
• NewJeans, who accused ADOR of mistreatment and workplace harassment, announced plans to challenge the ruling, arguing a breakdown of trust with the agency.
• ADOR stated it will support NewJeans' scheduled performance at ComplexCon under the NewJeans name, in compliance with the court's decision.
• A broader lawsuit regarding the validity of NewJeans' contracts with ADOR is set for a full hearing on April 3, 2025.