Overview

• The Seoul Central District Court held the third hearing on July 24 in ADOR’s suit to confirm the enforceability of NewJeans’ exclusive contracts
• ADOR insisted the agreements remain valid, emphasizing over ₩21 billion invested in the group’s development and debut
• NewJeans cited mismanagement, broken trust and stress-related medication use as grounds to void their contracts
• The group said they would return only if ADOR reverts to its pre-audit leadership under former CEO Min Hee-jin
• A closed-door mediation is scheduled for August 14 to explore a potential settlement before a final judgment