While the legal battle between Ador and Newjeans intensifies, the agency is rejecting the affirmation of the group according to which their career cannot continue without the former CEO Min Hee-Jin. In court, Ador has indicated the contradictions between the declarations of the members and their recent independent performance, claiming that the affirmation of the indispensability of Min is imperfect.
On June 3, Division 41 of the Central District Court Civil Court held the first hearing in the Ador cause in search of confirmation of the validity of the exclusive contracts of Newjeans. None of the five members, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin or Hyein, participated in the session.
In his legal topic, Ador’s legal team directly challenged the narrative that Newjeans cannot continue without Min Hee-Jin, “While Min Hee-Jin contributed to the success of the group, the statement that Newjeans cannot exist without her is illogical. “
Ador also declared, “As part of Hybe, the leader of the sector, it is unreasonable to say that Newjeans cannot be supported by other high -level producers.”
The company has further mentioned the success of the success of Hong Kong Performance, which took place without involvement of Min, as a clear contradiction with their statements, “Their ability to prepare and perform independently undermines the topic that it is essential.”
Previously, on March 21, the Court fully excluded in favor of Ador, preventing Newjeans from signing new advertising agreements. The group appealed on the same day and declared a “suspension of activities” before the performance of the Hong Kong Festival two days later.
The case is attracting a huge public and sector attention, not only for its legal implications, but for what suggests on the report of the idol-producer in K-pop. With both sides that emerge the new contradictions, the result could reshape the expectations on the control of agencies, the artist’s loyalty and the true definition of creative partnership.
