NewJeans: Ador takes legal action against K-pop stars

At a press conference last November, the five members – Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein – announced their departure from the company, saying that Hybe and Ador had lost the right to represent them as artists.

They subsequently filed court papers seeking legal separation from the agency, but the case has yet to be heard.

Ador claims that the contract with the band, which runs until 2027, should be upheld.

The label has already finalized Friday’s schedule for the next 12 months, which includes releasing a new album and holding fan meetings, among other activities.

However, the band members continued to assert their independence, opening a new Instagram account under the name “jeanzforfree, external“, where they held regular live broadcasts with fans.

The band says they will fight to keep their name and their career, and that they will remain “NewJeans at heart” even if they lose that fight.