NewJeans Announce Hiatus After Court Blocks Bid for Independence

The K-pop group vows to continue their legal battle against ADOR as the label retains exclusive management rights.

A South Korean court ruled that ADOR retains exclusive management rights over NewJeans, blocking the group from rebranding or independent activities.
NewJeans announced an indefinite hiatus during their Hong Kong concert, citing emotional and mental strain from the ongoing legal dispute.
The group has accused ADOR of mistreatment, workplace harassment, and manipulation, allegations the label denies, claiming the contract remains valid.
ADOR stated it will oversee all of NewJeans' commercial and artistic activities, including ambassadorships, as their exclusive agency.
Despite the court setback, NewJeans has pledged to continue their legal fight, with broader hearings on the contract dispute scheduled for April 2025.