ADOR Supports NewJeans Amid Dispute: Will Min Hee-jin Address Public Concerns in Upcoming Appearance?

NewJeans Achieves Major Success Amid Contract Disputes

On December 5, ADOR released a press statement revealing Spotify’s 2024 year-end rankings, which positioned NewJeans as the 5th most-streamed K-pop artist worldwide—an impressive accomplishment that marks the highest rank attained by a K-pop girl group. In the domestic arena, they secured the 4th spot among K-pop female artists.

Most streamed girl groups on Spotify each year — Most Streamed Girl Groups on Spotify Annual Rankings

Notable Releases and Streaming Milestones

ADOR highlighted several key achievements for NewJeans this year, including the release of their double single “How Sweet” and the Japanese debut single “Supernatural.” Both tracks garnered significant attention, achieving impressive chart success on both domestic and international platforms. Notably, NewJeans has amassed over 5.5 billion cumulative streams on Spotify, underscoring their global influence.

Despite ongoing contract tensions with ADOR, the agency continues to support NewJeans’ promotional efforts.

Ongoing Legal and Contractual Issues

In a twist of events, NewJeans announced their intention to terminate their contract in a previous press conference. Following this, allegations surfaced from Dispatch suggesting that ADOR’s CEO, Min Hee-jin, was linked to NewJeans’ spontaneous YouTube live broadcast, Hanni’s National Assembly appearance, and the aforementioned press conference, leading to speculation about potential manipulation.

NewJeans performance — NewJeans in Performance

Despite NewJeans asserting that their choices remain independent of Min Hee-jin, the ongoing reports have created confusion among fans and the public alike. Furthermore, on December 5, ADOR took legal steps by filing a lawsuit in the Seoul Central District Court. This case aims to validate the exclusivity of their contractual agreement with NewJeans.

Industry Reactions and Future Discussions

In light of the escalating tensions, the Korea Entertainment Producers Association issued a statement on December 6, calling for NewJeans to retract their allegations, labeling them as “baseless and irresponsible” and stating that the girl group’s actions warrant criticism.

Amidst this backdrop, Min Hee-jin is preparing to address audiences during the upcoming Hanwha Life Insurance x Fol:in Talk Concert, themed “Women Who Became Genres,” scheduled for December 6 in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Given her recent public statements regarding NewJeans, many are curious whether she will touch on the ongoing contractual controversy during this event.

With stakeholders and fans eager for clarity, the unfolding situation promises to remain a focal point in the K-pop industry.

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