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Seoul Court Blocks NewJeans from Independent Activities in Contract Dispute

The ruling upholds ADOR's exclusive management rights, as the broader lawsuit over contract validity continues.

K-pop girl band NewJeans poses for a photograph during 2025 SS Seoul Fashion Week at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, South Korea, September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon/File Photo
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Girl group NewJeans perform on stage during the K-pop Super Live" Concert after the 2023 World Scout Jamboree closing ceremony at Sangam World Cup stadium on August 11, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Overview

  • The Seoul Central District Court granted ADOR's injunction, barring NewJeans (now NJZ) from pursuing independent music or advertising activities.
  • The court determined that unilateral termination of the contract would cause significant damage to ADOR's business and reputation.
  • NewJeans had accused ADOR of workplace harassment and career sabotage, but the court found insufficient evidence of contract violations by the label.
  • ADOR emphasized its commitment to supporting the group's career under the existing contract and denied allegations of retaliation.
  • The broader legal battle over the validity of NewJeans' exclusive contracts with ADOR remains unresolved.