[Official] ADOR Files Injunction to Prohibit NewJeans from Signing Advertising ContractsStar Daily News = Reporter Hwang Gyu-jun

ADOR has filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court against the members of NewJeans, requesting a "prohibition of agency status interference and advertising contract signing."

ADOR explained, "This injunction aims to ensure that ADOR retains its status as the management agency under the exclusive contract until the first trial ruling of the 'lawsuit for confirmation of validity of the exclusive contract,' which was filed with the Seoul Central District Court on December 3, 2023. It also seeks to prevent the NewJeans members from independently signing advertising contracts or engaging in advertising activities without ADOR's approval or consent."

In its injunction application, ADOR stated, "For the sake of NewJeans as well, there must be an opportunity to correct any misjudgments or actions before the legal responsibilities spiral out of control." The company also appealed to the court by highlighting concerns within the industry, stating, "If a precedent is set where exclusive contracts are unilaterally terminated, and independent entertainment activities proceed without proper legal processes, the incentive to invest in the entertainment industry will vanish, shaking the foundation of the K-pop industry and significantly shrinking its scope."

ADOR further emphasized that it has been receiving proposals for various projects, including advertisements and events. Internally, it has already completed plans for activities this year, including a full-length album release and fan meetings. The company expressed its hope to communicate fully with the members of NewJeans.

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