A Seoul court ruled on Thursday that entertainment company ADOR maintains valid contracts with the members of K-pop group NewJeans, despite their attempt to leave. The Seoul Central District Court rejected claims that removing former chief executive Min Hee Jin from her position violated agreements with the five performers.
Judges determined that Min could fulfill producer responsibilities as a board director without holding the top executive role. The court found ADOR met management duties through album preparation, performances, and promotional activities after the leadership change.
NewJeans attorneys announced plans to appeal the decision. The group declared independence in November 2024 after ADOR dismissed Min following disputes with parent company HYBE.
The tribunal dismissed allegations of workplace harassment involving another label's manager. ADOR initiated legal action in December 2024, following the performers' launch of separate social media accounts and adoption of a new identity.
Judges determined that Min could fulfill producer responsibilities as a board director without holding the top executive role. The court found ADOR met management duties through album preparation, performances, and promotional activities after the leadership change.
NewJeans attorneys announced plans to appeal the decision. The group declared independence in November 2024 after ADOR dismissed Min following disputes with parent company HYBE.
The tribunal dismissed allegations of workplace harassment involving another label's manager. ADOR initiated legal action in December 2024, following the performers' launch of separate social media accounts and adoption of a new identity.
