NewJeans refuses to settle with ADOR during second hearing of contract validity: 'Trust has been completely broken'
On June 5, a second hearing was held to discuss the ongoing contractual dispute between NewJeans and ADOR, their agency. The court strongly suggested that both parties aim for a mutually agreeable settlement. Although ADOR expressed willingness to explore this option, NewJeans firmly declined. The group's decision largely stemmed from breakdown in trust due to alleged mistreatment by the agency, as reported by K-media outlet News1.
Court asked NewJeans to settle with ADOR
The 41st Civil Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court "recommended" NewJeans ' legal representative to settle with ADOR and asked if they were willing to do so. The advice might be resultant of the long-standing public and legal battle between the artists and the agency, with no verdict being reached regarding the exclusive contract termination as of yet. However, the quintet were far from settling and they stuck to their previous decision of moving ahead with the case.
Contrary to NewJeans, ADOR 's side stated, "Once the court's conclusion comes out, a settlement will be easier afterward." Thus, the agency signaled its willingness to engage in settlement talks.
Why is NewJeans unwilling to settle with ADOR?
Mentioning the reason for not doing away with the case, they said, "Trust has been completely broken. There's no turning back." They alleged that ADOR mistreated the quintet after getting acquired by HYBE. As per NewJeans, ADOR sat back and did nothing regarding HYBE's favouritism of its other groups over NewJeans. That went against their contact with ADOR as they failed to protect the girls, leading to a breach of trust and ultimately to the legal fight.
NewJeans vs ADOR injunction hearing verdict
Previously, the court upheld ADOR's injunction request, putting the group at a disadvantage. The girl group was ordered to pay a hefty sum of 1 billion KRW fine for every independent entertainment activity they undertake behind ADOR's back. However, NewJeans' side later clarified that the fine order was temporary and would become null and void if they won the exclusive contract validity case with ADOR.
As for the contract, NewJeans alleged that they were eligible to terminate it unilaterally as ADOR violated the terms of protection of their artists while the agency claims that the group is still under them until the contract's expiration on July 31, 2029.
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