Popular American Singer Hit With Backlash After Weighing In On NJZ’s (NewJeans) Lawsuit Ruling

On October 30 KST, Seoul Central District Court judge Jeong Hoe Il shared the court’s ruling on ADOR’s lawsuit against the five NJZ (NewJeans) members to confirm the validity of the agency’s contract with the members.

NJZ (NewJeans) | ADOR

In November 2024, NJZ announced their intention to terminate their contract with ADOR, citing that the trust between the group and the agency had been broken. What followed was the group declaring themselves as free and changing their name.

Many viewed the legal battle as the group attempting to reclaim control of their careers against what they deemed unfair conditions.

NewJeans Calls Out New ADOR Management And Demands Restoration Of Min Hee Jin’s System

While opinions vary, a popular American artist with her own experience in dealing with a lawsuit against someone with control over her career has spoken out about the situation.

In 2014, American musician Kesha (also known as Ke$ha) officially sued producer Dr. Luke (Łukasz Sebastian Gottwald) to break her contract, claiming the producer had repeatedly drugged her, had sexual contact with her, with and without her consent and controlled her music career to her detriment.

Kesha | @KeshaRose/Instagram

Dr. Luke | NPR

Kesha’s abuse claims were dismissed in 2016, partially due to falling outside the statute of limitations, keeping her held within her contract. Ultimately, the legal battle ended in 2023, with a settlement being reach, despite Dr. Luke continuing to deny the abuse claims.

Many famous stars in the industry, including Adele and Taylor Swift showed support for Kesha after she was deemed to have breached her contract.

There are people all over the world who love you @KeshaRose. And I can say truly I am in awe of your bravery.

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 19, 2016

After the NJZ ruling was shared, Kesha made a tweet saying that her heart was with NJZ, showing her support.

My heart is with you NewJeans ❤️

— kesha (@KeshaRose) October 30, 2025

This tweet was met with backlash, as those in favor of the ruling, including many critical of Min Hee Jin, commented their thoughts.

The concept of your heart being with a group who’s fighting in court to bring back a s*xual assault apologist and p*dophile into their company https://t.co/aD6wVpwtF2 pic.twitter.com/pV57TkMzvp

— ♡ naya ⁷ (@mainpopkoo) October 30, 2025

thank you kesha for siding with artists who practically ruined their career for a pedophile CEO, thank you for supporting artists who publicly bullied a second group of young girls for more than a year, you're far too kind @KeshaRose 🥺🫶 https://t.co/AD8lbruTe7 https://t.co/mJMaYe36EX pic.twitter.com/TWKhjqAm0p

— nya is N✭T CUTE ANYMO✭RE (@wonheecheeks) October 30, 2025

You know they are actively and loudly supporting someone who covered up for Sexual Harassment and even bullied the victim into silence, right? https://t.co/uNRRfgCyZw

— Dānī⁷ 💜 priv when 😴 (@hyyhddaeng) October 30, 2025

On the other hand, many defended Kesha, stating her experiences gave her a perspective that others might not have.

Artists understand, Record labels exploit young talent with horrible contracts. If the artists want out for any reason, the company will make it impossible or ruin their careers. It’s a predatory model where artists make executives tons of money and sign away their lives. https://t.co/rZ0J0q4PbB

— emilykmm (@emilykmm) October 30, 2025

company stans in the replies trying to tell kesha (someone who went through the same shit against dr luke) that she didnt “read up on the case” .. yall need to find something to do outside of kpop https://t.co/KRnNzujgmG

— 𖤍 (@yxnjjns) October 30, 2025

this means so much on so many different levels actually!!!!!!! newjeans you are forever loved and on the right side of history don’t give up!!!!! https://t.co/2pyexTDaVs

— bear ・❥・ (@hyekittyz) October 30, 2025