The dispute surrounding the K-Pop group Newjeans It continues to intensify, while the central district court of Soul rejected the group’s appeal against a preliminary sentence of the composition on April 16.
The court supports the injunction against Newjeans, sparkles online protests
The civil division of the Court 50 rejected the objection presented by the five members of Newjeansstrengthening the previous decision that prevents them from engaging in independent activities without the prior approval or consent of Ador.
This decision derives from the successful injunction of Ador presented on March 21, who tried to preserve his status as a group management agency and to prohibit Newjeans from the requirement in contracts without his involvement. Consequently, until a final sentence is pronounced in the main cause, Newjeans It remains legally linked to Ador’s Authority for their activities.
The case turned on a storm of comments on social media platforms and online forums. Many Netizen have expressed dismay for what they perceive the tendency of the entertainment sector to treat young idols as goods. Comments like “They are seen as products, not people” AND “People like Min Hee-Jin are dangerous” resounded with most of the users. Others have questioned the influence of adults surrounding young members, affirming, “They are clearly too young to make these decisions alone. It seems that adults have pushed them to this mess.”
Fans torn between the legal debate and the emotional milestone
On the contrary, a significant number of voices defended the legal process. A user observed, “The law is not something you can ignore just because they appeal to public sympathy”, While another underlined the importance of understanding the contractual obligation, “This case should be used to teach the amount of contracts in a capitalist company”.
In the meantime, fans are captured in a wave of emotional frustration and sadness. Many care about the long -term future of the group, with some comments, “Time passes, the days spend … and they will vanish like this.”
Following the refusal of the Court of their objection, Newjeans’ legal representatives to Shin & Kim have announced that they had filed an immediate appeal and that they would continue to pursue legal proceedings to clarify the facts. By coincidence, the sentence came to the first day of the group from the debut, which the members recognized with a sincere message to fans on their account on independent social media, expressing gratitude and love despite the current conflict.
As the controversy develops, both fans and the largest public are paying close attention, not only to the legal result, but also to its potential impact on the rights of artists and on the contractual dynamics in the K-pop sector.
