NewJeans released a statement regarding the latest lawsuit filed by ADOR, which aimed to validate the validity of the group’s exclusive contract with the company.

Since NewJeans announced the termination of the group’s contract with ADOR, the agency has taken legal steps to mediate and resolve issues arising with the group.

On December 6, NewJeans said ADOR’s previous claims that the contract would be exempt from termination until the company regained support and investment were untrue. NewJeans went on to say that the group has already returned sufficient profits to ADOR and HYBE.

The group alleged that HYBE has attempted to engage in numerous smear tactics that may taint the group’s image and value. These actions were allegedly enabled by ADOR, causing the quintet to distrust their former company.

“As stipulated in a clause in the exclusivity contract, we have the right to terminate if ADOR fails to fulfill its obligations. The agency forcing us to work for another five years despite its contractual violations is unreasonable and inhumane.”

The members revealed that despite the termination of their contracts, they chose to carry out their remaining activities with ADOR. However, they also recounted how their managers and directors assisting them in these efforts had been harassed, claiming that their laptops had been confiscated by ADOR and HYBE.

They further added: “We are deeply sorry that ADOR resorted to a lawsuit after constantly making excuses. But we hope that in the legal proceedings the reasons for the termination of our contract and ADOR’s violations will be disclosed.”