Overview
- The Seoul Central District Court confirmed the contracts remain valid in its final ruling on Oct. 30.
- The presiding judge said Ador’s dismissal of former CEO Min Hee-jin did not, by itself, breach the agreement.
- The court rejected additional termination grounds, including claims tied to leaked trainee videos and comments allegedly targeting member Hanni.
- NewJeans announced through their legal counsel that they will appeal, citing an irreparable breakdown of trust with Ador.
- Existing injunctions continue to bar independent activities, with each unauthorized engagement carrying a 1 billion won penalty per member.