Newjeans and Ador remain in contrast while legal battles increase for the rights of artists and contractual disputes

These include slander based on nationality and appearance, the dissemination of false information, the invasions of privacy and harmful insults on national and international social media platforms. The agency observed that they are actively pursuing the removal of the contents and the presentation of legal complaints simultaneously.

Ador has revealed that the suspicions accused of defamation and IT sexual crimes are under active investigations. In a significant development, they said that for international cases identities have been obtained through the procedures of the US court, allowing the continuation of the legal actions in Korea.

A usual crime – which had created sexually explicit DeepFake videos aimed at the members of Newjeans – has been identified and is now facing serious legal consequences.

In addition, Ador confirmed that the authors involved in Deepfake’s related crimes received difficult phrases, including imprisonment, confiscation of activities and compulsory community service. “We will continue to take every possible legal measure to protect the rights of our artists”, The agency said.

Newjeans He tried to stop contracts with Ador and Hybe at the end of 2023, citing lost trust. Ador replied with legal action and the court decided in favor of Ador, blocking Newjeans from solo or independent activities.

Although the group appealed, the decision has been supported and will not pursue further legal actions. While Ador continues to release content and expresses hope for reconciliation, Newjeans He firmly declared that they will never return to Ador or Hybe.

While the battle of the composition has ended, the main cause of the validity of Newjeans‘The exclusive contract is still in progress. As the legal proceedings continue, the observers of the sector are looking closely to see if this impasse will lead to a deeper resolution or division.