What legal actions is ADOR taking to protect NewJeans?

ADOR is rigorously monitoring and taking strict legal action against malicious online posts, fake news, privacy invasion, and deepfake crimes targeting the K-pop group NewJeans.

What is the current status of NewJeans members' relationship with ADOR?

Following the court decision, several NewJeans members, including Haerin and Hyein, have officially resumed work under ADOR. Minji, Hanni, and Danielle have also expressed intentions to return, although negotiations with ADOR continue.

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ADOR Vows Strict Legal Action to Shield NewJeans from Online Harassment

Q: How did the court rule in the dispute between ADOR and NewJeans?

The Seoul Central District Court confirmed that ADOR held no breach of contract, rejecting NewJeans' claims that the relationship of trust had irreparably broken down. The court upheld a prior injunction restricting NewJeans' members from undertaking independent activities without ADOR's consent.

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Summary

ADOR taking legal action against online harassment of NewJeans
Court rules ADOR holds no contract breach, restricts members' independent activities
Several NewJeans members return to ADOR, negotiations ongoing for others

ADOR Vows Strict Legal Action to Shield NewJeans from Online Harassment

In a move to safeguard the rights and well-being of its K-pop group NewJeans, ADOR has recently intensified its legal efforts against escalating online harassment and ongoing disputes. On November 17, 2025, the agency announced it is rigorously monitoring and taking strict legal action against malicious online posts, including fake news, privacy invasion, and deepfake crimes targeting the group.

ADOR's renewed focus on protection follows a series of legal victories, including a decisive court ruling on October 30, 2025, that validated the exclusive contracts between ADOR and NewJeans. The Seoul Central District Court confirmed ADOR held no breach of contract, rejecting the group's claims that the relationship of trust had irreparably broken down. The court upheld a prior injunction restricting NewJeans' members from undertaking independent activities without ADOR's consent.