NewJeans Members Break Down in Tears During Court Hearing - Tearful Appeal

On the morning of the 7th, the 50th Civil Affairs Department of the Seoul Central District Court held a hearing regarding an injunction filed by ADOR against the members of NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein). The injunction seeks to preserve ADOR’s status as the group’s management agency and prevent the members from independently signing advertising contracts.

Hyein’s Emotional Testimony

During the final argument, Hyein became visibly emotional as she read aloud a personal statement she had prepared. With tears welling in her eyes, she said:

“The future I once looked forward to with ADOR, under CEO Min Hee-jin, who respected us as individuals and truly cared about our well-being, is no longer the same. The company has changed. Our voices are ignored, and the leadership has been replaced with HYBE executives who have no real intention of protecting us. No matter what unfair treatment we face, ADOR no longer sincerely cares for us the way CEO Min did.”

She continued, “When I gathered the courage to speak up about the injustices we faced and asked for a solution, the only response I received was that they couldn’t cause internal controversy and that we had to endure it all. As an artist at ADOR, my future feels uncertain and bleak.”

As Hyein struggled through her statement, she broke down in tears, adding, “We created sincere and heartfelt work with former CEO Min Hee-jin—work that anyone could feel was made with love and authenticity. Now, in this situation where we must suppress our emotions and hide our true feelings, I don’t believe I can approach the public with anything genuine.”

Danielle’s Final Plea: "I Have No Desire to Return to ADOR"

After all arguments had concluded, Danielle raised her hand and requested to speak once more. Though struggling to express herself clearly through tears, she said:

“Before we left ADOR, we endured so much unfair treatment. And now that we’re finally out, we’ve come to realize just how difficult it was for us. The people we trusted—our managers, Purdy, our CEO, our stylists—are all gone from ADOR. There is no one left for us to rely on, and we don’t know what kind of protection we would even have if we returned.”

She then began to cry as she added:

“I’m 21 now, and I don’t want to go through that pain for another five years. That’s why I want to make it absolutely clear—no matter what the outcome is, I have absolutely no desire to return to ADOR.”

The Legal Dispute Between ADOR and NewJeans

The injunction aims to reinforce ADOR’s status as NewJeans’ exclusive management company until a ruling is made in the "Exclusive Contract Validity Confirmation Lawsuit," which ADOR filed at the Seoul Central District Court on December 3, 2023. The injunction also seeks to prevent NewJeans from independently engaging in advertising contracts or promotional activities without ADOR’s approval.

NewJeans and ADOR have been embroiled in a contract dispute since November 2023. On November 28, NewJeans held an emergency press conference, declaring, "After midnight on the 28th, our exclusive contract with ADOR ends." They demanded contract termination, introduced a new stage name, 'NJZ,' and launched independent activities. The group also announced the release of a new song at ComplexCon in Hong Kong on the 23rd.

However, ADOR maintains that the group’s exclusive contract remains valid until July 31, 2029. As a result, on December 3, 2023, ADOR filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the contract. On January 6, 2024, ADOR also applied for an injunction to uphold its authority as the group’s management agency and block any independent advertising deals by the members.

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