Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

HYBE to immediately appeal decision to clear Min Hee-jin of breach of trust charges

HYBE is set to immediately appeal the police decision to dismiss the accusations regarding Min Hee-jin's breach of trust, the K-pop powerhouse said Tuesday following a police decision not to hand Min's case over to prosecution.

2025-07-15

Ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin cleared of breach of trust charges

Embattled producer of girl group NewJeans, Min Hee-jin, was cleared of charges related to breach of trust during her tenure as CEO of HYBE's subsidiary ADOR.

2025-07-15

Court's ban on NewJeans members' solo advertising deals becomes final

The legal battle between K-pop girl group NewJeans and its agency ADOR took a decisive turn this week, as the court’s ban on the group’s five members pursuing solo advertising activities became final.

2025-06-25

With NewJeans on hiatus, K-pop rookies see an opening

NewJeans remains on hiatus amid a legal dispute with ADOR, leading to diminished advertising involvement and the rise of competing groups.

2025-06-25

NewJeans' Danielle attends Omega event in first media appearance with ADOR staff

NewJeans' Danielle attended an Omega event in Japan as a brand ambassador of the Swiss watchmaker on Wednesday, marking the first time a member of the girl group made a public media appearance with ADOR since the legal battle started.

2025-06-19

ADOR hopes court's rejection of appeal will bring NewJeans back 'where they belong'

ADOR, the agency behind girl group NewJeans, voiced hope Wednesday for the group’s return to its management after the Seoul High Court rejected an appeal from the members challenging an injunction that bars them from pursuing solo activities.

2025-06-18

Appellate court dismisses NewJeans appeal on ADOR injunction

A Seoul appellate court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal by the members of K-pop girl group NewJeans, effectively reaffirming a ban on the group pursuing any independent activities outside of their agency, ADOR.

2025-06-17

ADOR to open global auditions for new boy band

mid uncertainty with its girl group NewJeans, K-pop agency ADOR is kicking off a series of auditions to find talent for a new boy band.

2025-06-12

'Trust has been irrevocably broken': NewJeans shoots down settlement with ADOR in second court hearing

NewJeans and ADOR continue their legal dispute over contracts, with the court suggesting settlement while the members claim trust has been irreparably damaged.

2025-06-05

Court orders NewJeans members to pay ADOR $725,600 for every independent entertainment activity

A court has imposed a stricter ban on the five members of the girl group NewJeans. Now they will be required to pay 1 billion won ($725,600) to their agency ADOR for every rogue activity they hold outside the company.

2025-05-30