Overview
- ADOR officially said Haerin and Hyein will resume activities with the label after consultations with their families and in line with the court ruling.
- Minji, Hanni and Danielle later issued statements saying they will return to ADOR; the agency said it is verifying their notices, which cited a communication delay with one member in Antarctica.
- The Seoul Central District Court ruled on Oct. 30 that NewJeans’ exclusive contracts remain valid, reinforcing earlier injunctions that bar independent activities.
- A separate court order authorized indirect compulsory execution, setting a penalty of 1 billion won per member for unauthorized entertainment activities without ADOR’s approval.
- ADOR says preparations for new activities, including a studio album, are complete and that it is ready to proceed once all return intentions are confirmed, even as appeals remain possible.