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NewJeans End Legal Fight, Return to ADOR as Court Ruling Becomes Final

The late-October court ruling leaves NewJeans contractually tied to ADOR through 2029.

Overview

  • All five members announced plans to resume activities under ADOR, with Haerin and Hyein confirmed by the label and Minji, Hanni and Danielle declaring their return in a separate statement.
  • With the appeal deadline passing at midnight Thursday, the Seoul Central District Court’s Oct. 30 decision upholding the exclusive contracts is final.
  • ADOR said it is arranging meetings with Minji, Hanni and Danielle after initially stating it was verifying the authenticity of their return announcement.
  • Earlier court injunctions barred independent activities under the NJZ name, reinforcing legal limits that kept the group from operating outside ADOR.
  • Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin issued a public statement saying she respects and supports the members’ decision to return.