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Adore has launched civil action seeking £22.1m in damages against former officials new jeans Member Danielle Marsh, members of her family and former CEO Min Hee Jin.
The brand is seeking 43.1 billion won (£22.1 million) in damages in the lawsuit, which was filed on Monday, the same day as Ador. Announcing the termination of exclusive contract with Danielleaccording to a channel news asia Report.
NewJeans, one of the most popular products Korean pop music The girl group consists of Minji (21 years old), Hanni (21 years old), Danielle (20 years old), Haerin (19 years old) and Hyein (17 years old). The girl group is managed by Ador, who is movethis Korean multinational entertainment company The man behind popular K-pop groups such as base station, Seraphim, seventeenand Casseye.
independent Hybe has been contacted for comment.
After new litigation Month-long feud between NewJeans and Adorsparked by the group’s attempt last year Changed name and became independent under the name NJZ.
The conflict dates back to April 2024, when Hybe accused the band’s former creative director Min Hee Jin of trying to make Ador independent, triggering an internal audit and eventual firing.
NewJeans subsequently unilaterally declared its exclusive contract with Ador invalid, accusing the agency of having “neither the ability nor the will to protect” NewJeans.
Addo has denied the band’s accusations of abuse and bullying, insisting they “did not breach the terms of the agreement” and filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the contract.
NewJeans seeks to continue independent activities under the name NJZdebuted new songs at ComplexCon in Hong Kong. The organization also announced that they would be taking an indefinite hiatus, adding that it was “not an easy decision, but we believe it is what we need to do at this time.”
October, one Seoul The court ruled in favor of Adol, Exclusive contracts establishing membership will remain valid and binding until at least 2029and ordered members to stop independent activities. At the time, Ador struck a conciliatory tone, saying it had “watched the proceedings with a heavy heart” and was committed to supporting the group, adding that it had “completed preparations for artist activities, including the release of a studio album.”
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That attitude changed on Monday, when it was announced that Danielle’s contract was being terminated and legal action would be taken against her.
On Monday, Ador said it has had “extensive conversations with Minji, Hanni, Danielle and their families” and determined it would be “difficult for her to continue as a NewJeans member and an Ador artist.”
The brand added that it would be taking legal action against Danielle, seeking fines and damages, as well as Min and a member of Danielle’s family “for causing this dispute, NewJeans’ departure and significant delays in their return”.
According to Ador, Danielle made arrangements that conflicted with her contract with Ador and those arrangements “were not corrected within the stipulated time,” leading to the termination.
Additionally, the company claimed: “Through discussions, we learned that members have been exposed to distorted and biased information for a long time, leading to misunderstandings and disputes about the company.”
The news is a blow to fans who had hoped for a NewJeans reunion like the original five. Since their debut in 2022, NewJeans have continued to combine award-winning domestic success with rare chart dominance for a rookie band, tapping into their late 1990s and early 2000s aesthetic that has made them popular not only in Korea but internationally.
Following the court ruling, Ador announced in November: Haerin and Hyein “decided to continue their activities”. Hours after Ador’s statement, the remaining three members released their own, writing that “after careful discussions, we have decided to return to Ador.”
in a statement independent As for whether Minji, Hanni and Danielle would also return to the brand, Ador said at the time that it was “checking” whether they planned to return.
The new announcement clarifies the group’s status, with Danielle leaving Ador, Hanni confirming he will continue to run the brand, and Minji’s status unresolved.
The label’s statement on Monday said Haney had “long, in-depth discussions with Adore” and subsequently decided to “continue working with Adore.” Minji, on the other hand, is “currently in discussions with Ador” and they are “continuing efforts to expand mutual understanding.”