Private Chats and Style Comparisons: The Evidence Behind HYBE's Costliest K-Pop Lawsuit BELIFT LAB says a private chat proves Min Hee-jin defamed ILLIT; the verdict in their K-pop trial lands November 13. Latin Times · Sep 15
NewJeans Saga Explodes: Ador Signals Court Battle With Danielle After Terminating Her Contract South Korean agency Ador has terminated NewJeans member Danielle's contract, escalating the dispute into a potentially expensive legal battle. International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025
NewJeans Drama Explained: Here's Why the Team Broke up and Who Is in Trouble of Getting Axed After Danielle NewJeans' future remains uncertain after the ADOR–HYBE dispute, court injunctions and contract issues stall activities and pull Danielle into breakup rumours. International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025
Kesha Stands with NewJeans After They Lose Legal Battle with Label Kesha sends love to K-pop group NewJeans after a court denies their bid to leave ADOR following Min Hee-jin’s controversial dismissal. The Fashion Central · Oct 31, 2025
K-pop group NewJeans loses lawsuit to leave agency Group says they will be filing an appeal, claiming the ‘relationship of trust with Ador has been completely destroyed’ The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
NewJeans must honour ADOR contract until 2029, court rules NewJeans have been told they must remain at ADOR for the next three years. BANG Premier · Oct 30, 2025
NewJeans Loses Against ADOR In Court Case: What Happens Next? A Seoul court has ruled in favour of ADOR, upholding the exclusive contract with NewJeans. The decision marks another legal setback for the K-pop group, which had sought to terminate its agreement following the dismissal of Min Hee-jin. International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025
‘It’s ended up being nothing to no one’: can K-pop overcome crisis? It looked destined to take over the world. But after misfiring albums, a legal drama involving bright hopes NewJeans and with domestic fans getting bored, the South Korean music industry is nervous The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025
Five Things To Know About NewJeans' Shock Split From Agency Chart-topping group NewJeans shocked the K-pop world with their announcement that they are quitting their label ADOR over what they described as "mistreatment". International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024
K-pop Band NewJeans Leaves Label Over 'Mistreatment' Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans announced Thursday their decision to leave their label ADOR, accusing the company of "mistreatment". International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024
BTS Agency To File Complaint Against Subsidiary Head Over Breach Of Trust The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS said Thursday it will file a legal complaint against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024