A South Korean courtroom on Friday authorised an injunction in opposition to the Ok-pop group NewJeans’ try to chop ties with its report label, Ador, blocking members from participating in industrial actions with out the label’s consent.
Within the newest twist in a long-running feud between the 2 sides, a panel of judges within the Seoul Central District Courtroom on Friday acknowledged Ador’s rights because the group’s supervisor. The ruling might halt the group’s plans to launch new songs, arrange its personal appearances and signal unbiased promoting offers.
The 5 members of NewJeans introduced their break up from Ador final November, accusing the label of mistreatment, and have since renamed the group NJZ. In response, Ador filed a lawsuit to claim its contract rights over the group.
NewJeans stated it can problem the courtroom determination, insisting that the label continued to deal with the group unfairly and unequally.
“We consider that the choice didn’t absolutely take note of the whole breakdown of belief the members have skilled towards Ador,” NJZ stated in a press release. “We didn’t have enough alternative to totally current the factual background to the courtroom.”
Ador, which disputes the group’s claims of mistreatment, welcomed what it known as the courtroom’s determination to “affirm its standing because the unique administration company of the NewJeans members.”
“With our standing as NewJeans’ unique company now legally affirmed, we’re absolutely dedicated to supporting the artists going ahead,” it stated in a press release. “We eagerly anticipate assembly with the artists for a heartfelt dialog on the earliest alternative.”
Each Ador and NewJeans confirmed that the group will take part within the ComplexCon pageant in Hong Kong this weekend.
NewJeans and Ador have been embroiled in a dramatic feud that has mesmerized its followers since August 2024. The dispute is centered on Min Hee-Jin, the girl group’s executive producer. Hybe, the mother or father firm of Ador, changed Ms. Min as Ador’s chief government final yr. NewJeans members went public with their demand for Ms. Min’s reinstatement. When Hybe refused, the group determined to depart Ador.
Hybe can also be dwelling to BTS, one other world Ok-pop sensation.
