Overview

• The Seoul Central District Court upheld an injunction preventing NewJeans' members from pursuing independent activities without ADOR's consent.
• The group, now known as NJZ, filed an appeal with the Seoul High Court immediately following the decision.
• ADOR argued that the injunction was necessary to maintain its contractual authority and prevent unauthorized activities by the group.
• The legal dispute stems from NewJeans' claims of mistreatment and their attempt to terminate their exclusive contract, which ADOR asserts is valid until 2029.
• The ongoing case highlights broader tensions over artistic freedom and management control within the K-pop industry.