Overview
- The Seoul Central District Court ruled the exclusive agreements remain in force, requiring the group to continue under ADOR through 2029.
- NewJeans’ lawyers said the members will file an immediate appeal, arguing the relationship of trust with ADOR is completely destroyed.
- ADOR and HYBE welcomed the decision and said preparations for a full-length studio album and promotions are complete and ready to proceed.
- Judges rejected key claims cited for termination, including alleged workplace bullying of Hanni and harm from leaked trainee videos, finding the evidence insufficient.
- The court assessed Min Hee‑jin’s public campaign as aimed at independence rather than protecting the group, and HYBE shares rose intraday following the ruling.