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NewJeans Must Honor Exclusive Label Contract, Latest Court Ruling Affirms


NewJeans must honor its exclusive label contract with ADOR as the Seoul High Court upholds a legal injunction following their latest appeal.

(L-R) Hyein, Hanni Pham, Minji, Danielle Marsh and Haerin of NewJeans attend the 2024 Billboard Women In Music at YouTube Theater on March 06, 2024 in Inglewood, California. The Seoul High Court has sided with ADOR, the label behind K-pop powerhouse NewJeans, in an ongoing legal dispute that’s captivated fans and industry insiders alike. On Tuesday (June 17), a panel of judges — Hwang Byung-ha, Jeong Jong-gwan, and Lee Kyun-yong — upheld a prior injunction barring the five-member group, currently promoting as NJZ, from pursuing independent activities outside of their exclusive contract with ADOR.

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