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Recently, the exclusive contract issue between the Korean K-pop group NewJeans and their agency ADOR has become a legal matter. On November 28, NewJeans held an emergency press conference to announce their departure from HYBE and ADOR, declaring their intention to operate freely. They have notified the agency of their contract termination, citing the agency’s failure to fulfill its obligations.
NewJeans stated, “We will continue our activities without litigation or penalties after the contract termination,” asserting that they are not required to pay any penalties. However, ADOR refuted NewJeans’ claims, insisting that there are still five years remaining on the contract. ADOR believes that the issue should be resolved through legal procedures and has filed a lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract.
ADOR explained the rationale for legal proceedings, stating, “It is necessary to clarify that an exclusive contract cannot be terminated solely based on an artist’s unilateral claims.” Additionally, ADOR emphasized their desire to resolve the issue through face-to-face communication, maintaining that their position to work with NewJeans remains unchanged.
As the conflict between the two parties deepens, there is significant interest in what further stance NewJeans will take and how the issue will ultimately be resolved. This case, which has captured the attention of the K-pop industry, is likely to have a significant impact depending on its development. We will promptly deliver further updates to our readers as they become available.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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