NewJeans Reacts to Court Decision: Acknowledges Ruling, Plans to File Objection

NewJeans Plans to Contest Court Ruling Favoring ADOR

In light of a recent ruling by the Seoul Central District Court that favored ADOR, prohibiting the members of NewJeans (NJZ) from engaging in independent activities, the group has announced its intention to file an objection. This decision comes amidst growing concerns regarding the treatment of the artists under their current agency.

Official Response from NewJeans

On March 21, NewJeans shared an official statement via their “njz_pr” social media account. They expressed respect for the court’s decision but argued that the ruling had not accurately reflected the deteriorating trust between the group and ADOR. They emphasized that the swift nature of the case limited their ability to present all pertinent evidence supporting their claims.

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In their statement, NewJeans asserted their fulfillment of all contractual obligations prior to the termination notice, accusing ADOR and its parent company, HYBE, of unfair practices that have undermined the trust they once shared. The group stated, “Time will reveal the truth, and we will provide additional evidence in the upcoming hearings.”

Ongoing Legal Proceedings and Upcoming Hearings

NewJeans indicated that the injunction is a temporary measure, with the ongoing legal battle set to focus on the validity of their contract termination. The next court hearing is scheduled for April 3, wherein the court will examine whether the termination was justified.

Despite the unfavorable ruling, NewJeans is slated to perform at ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 23. They conveyed that this decision was made to avoid inconveniencing fans and event organizers.

ADOR’s Commitment

In response to the court’s decision, ADOR reaffirmed its dedication to supporting NewJeans, stating, “We respect the court’s ruling and will continue to provide full support for the group’s activities under the name NewJeans.”

Complete Statement from NewJeans

“Hello, this is NJZ. Today, the court issued a decision on the injunction. NJZ respects the court’s ruling. However, we believe the ruling did not fully consider the complete breakdown of trust between the members and ADOR. Due to the urgent nature of the preservation order, the ruling was made in about two weeks following the March 7, 2025, hearing. As a result, we did not have sufficient opportunity to fully present all the relevant facts to the court.

Additionally, due to an asymmetry of information, ADOR and HYBE have access to all details regarding the members’ entertainment activities, whereas the members must individually reach out to officials to request information. Furthermore, many individuals were unable to cooperate due to pressure and fears of retaliation for being involved in the lawsuit.

We plan to challenge today’s injunction decision through an objection process and will address additional legal issues while supplementing our case with further supporting materials. Above all, until the termination of the exclusive contract, the members faithfully fulfilled their obligations and were not at fault in any way. On the other hand, ADOR and HYBE, which have been acting behind the scenes, have continuously treated the members unfairly and discriminatorily, destroying trust in the process. Time will reveal the truth, and we will provide additional evidence in the upcoming hearings.

The injunction is only a temporary decision.

A main lawsuit to confirm the invalidity of the exclusive contract is also ongoing between ADOR and the members, with a court hearing scheduled for April 3. During this hearing, we will once again reaffirm that the contract was lawfully terminated. Unlike the injunction process, in the main trial, we will have greater freedom to utilize civil litigation procedures to secure necessary evidence, which will further strengthen our claims.

The members of NJZ are going through a difficult time, but as always, they are striving to remain composed and resilient for the sake of Bunnies and all those who support NJZ. NJZ values the promises made to fans above all else and is committed to seeing this legal process through in order to continue engaging with fans with joy and sincerity. As we have repeatedly stated, NJZ cannot continue with an agency that has disrespected our dignity and belittled our achievements, regardless of financial matters. Our lawsuit is about protecting our values and human rights.

Meanwhile, after careful consideration, we have decided to participate in the Complex Concert on March 23 to avoid causing harm to fans and event organizers.

We ask for your continued support and encouragement as we move forward. Thank you.”

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