On each side it was awarded 40 minutes, with the Newjeans using 36 minutes for their discussion and their last 4 minutes to make an emotional appeal. Ador spent 10 minutes present his case and 30 minutes to refute the statements of the Newjeans.
Newjeans presented a 93 slide powerpoint that detailed over 13 reasons for their loss of confidence in Ador. In response, Ador has prepared 229 slides by confuting every request.
The hearing was held at the SEoul Central District Court on March 7, regarding Ador’s request to prevent Newjeans from signing independent contracts and undertaking in independent activities.
Key points from the hearing of the Court:
“Ignore Hanni” accident
Newjeans: a manager of Belift Lab presumably told Illit members to “ignore” Hanni and some members of IlLit derived it.
Ador: Hanni revealed to Min Hee-Jin that he greeted her all and the statement is exaggerated.
New
Newjeans: Hybe has planned to “drop” the Newjeans from its range Key Girl Group “New-I-Le” (Newjeans, Illit, Le Sserafim).
Ador: The document referred to Ive, not altit, and was interpreted badly.
1.02 million copies
Newjeans: Hybe Prosa presumably minimized their success in Japan.
Ador: the correction was to avoid misleading financial reports.
Copycat Claims against Illit
Newjeans: The branding and the concept of IlLit copied the brand and the concept.
Ador: the similarities of the sector are common and unintentional plagiarism.
Video of the trainee
Newjeans: Hybe trapped pre-debut training movies to the media.
Ador: measures have been taken to remove unauthorized content.
Dolphinatori movies
Newjeans: Hybe Cut arm with the creative team behind their iconic mv.
Ador: The production team violated the terms of the contract.
Disputes on the advertising contract
Ador: Newjeans said they would fulfill their planned commitments and proceeded with advertisements as expected. However, in reality, after announcing the termination of the contract, they refused to sign advertising already filmed and imminent. According to reports, they also contacted the advertisers of the luxury brand to propose signature contracts directly with the members while they excluded Ador.
Newjeans: no refutation during the hearing.
Tamper the accusations
Ador: The former CEO of Ador Min Hee-Jin orchestrated the dispute on the Newjeans contract.
Newjeans: no refutation during the hearing.
Future
Newjeans: Ador was unable to guarantee production for their future projects.
Ador: an activity plan of 2025 was underway.
The hearing ended without a clear resolution, leaving the decision in court.
