"Our time will come," members of girl group NewJeans said in their first online communication with fan club Bunnies ever since announcing their hiatus late last month.
ADOR reported malicious posts aimed at girl group NewJeans to the police, promising to do its job as an agency despite going through a legal battle with the singers.
A 15-minute hearing took place on Wednesday afternoon for the appeal made by girl group NewJeans against the court injunction imposed on the members' activities last month.
Parents of girl group NewJeans' members denied ongoing rumors that one of member Haerin's parents opposed the whole idea of fighting HYBE and ADOR, stressing that "none of this could have started with everyone's consent."
HYBE is banking on the return of BTS and the possible opening of the Chinese market to reverse its financial fortunes, with up to 501.6 billion won in operating profit projected for 2026.
HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang said that the "disciplined measures" the label promised in addressing the NewJeans scandal are starting to prove to be the right move.
Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR, has been fined by the Ministry of Employment and Labor for workplace bullying, according to a post from a former ADOR employee.
NewJeans challenges a court ruling restricting their independent activities.
NewJeans, who are currently embroiled in a legal dispute with its agency ADOR, announced a temporary suspension of activities following a court ruling barring independent promotions.
The members of girl group NewJeans have been ordered to return to ADOR and cease their independent activities as NJZ.
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