{"id":136752,"date":"2025-11-13T02:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T02:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/136752\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T02:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T02:15:13","slug":"newjeans-members-returning-to-ador-after-court-case-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/136752\/","title":{"rendered":"NewJeans Members Returning to ADOR After Court Case Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tAfter losing their legal<\/a> battle against ADOR, some of the members of NewJeans<\/a> have decided to resume activities with the label.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn Wednesday (Nov. 12), ADOR announced that K-pop stars Haerin and Hyein had agreed to continue working with the HYBE subsidiary after \u201cthoughtful consideration with their respective families and thorough discussions\u201d about how to move forward.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe two members have decided to respect the court\u2019s latest ruling and adhere to their exclusive contract with the label,\u201d the company wrote in a statement shared with Billboard. \u201cADOR is committed to providing its full support to HAERIN and HYEIN to ensure the seamless continuation of their artistic endeavors.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWe request the warm support from the fans and respectfully urge you to avoid engaging in unfounded speculation regarding the members,\u201d ADOR added.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile other outlets have reported that the remaining members \u2014 Minji, Hanni and Danielle \u2014 have also agreed to continue working with the label, ADOR provided the following statement to Billboard on Wednesday night: \u201cWe are checking whether the three members intend to return.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe update comes a year after the members of NewJeans first announced plans<\/a> to leave ADOR and release music independently, alleging that the label had violated their contract by firing their mentor, former CEO Min Hee-jin. This past October, a Korean judge sided with ADOR\u2019s stance<\/a> that the termination of Min was not sufficient grounds to void the band\u2019s contract, upholding that NewJeans may not pursue any independent activities until 2029.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWe sincerely hope that today\u2019s judgment, which comes after long-term verification of various claims and facts and reaffirms prior rulings, will serve as an opportunity for the artists to calmly reflect on this matter,\u201d ADOR said in a statement following its victory. \u201cAs we stated during the trial, we have completed preparations for the artist\u2019s activities, including the release of a studio album, and are waiting. We will do our utmost to return to the fans through discussions with the artist.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tSince forming in 2022, NewJeans has released a number of singles and two EPs, including 2nd EP \u2018Get Up\u2019, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200<\/a>. The group has also charted five songs on the Billboard Hot 100<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn 2025, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein began releasing music and performing under the name \u201cNJZ.\u201d They were ordered to stop doing so after ADOR filed a preliminary injunction, and in June, they were each fined<\/a> $734,000 for \u201cunauthorized activities.\u201d<\/p>\n


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