Kpop fans, brace yourself for the battle of the century! Responding to NewJeans contract termination dispute, ADOR has now officially decided to file an official lawsuit to challenge the group’s decision. Just like NewJeans used the leaked internal reports of HYBE as the basis of the contract termination, ADOR filed the lawsuit for the exact same reason conveyed by the Korea Management Association (KMA). Now, does it mean ADOR is now fed up with NewJeans and has finally decided to stop supporting the group that bites them? Let’s find out more about the company’s statement.
ADOR Decided to File Lawsuit Against NewJeans to Dispute Unilateral Contract Termination
On December 3, ADOR made its bold move, filing a lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court to confirm the validity of its exclusive contract with NewJeans.
According to the statement, ADOR did not just make the decision lightly.
While they initially hoped to avoid legal action, the company found it necessary to dispute NewJeans unilateral termination of their contract and take it to an official lawsuit. ADOR stated that a contract cannot simply be dissolved based on one party’s claims, no matter how serious the allegations might be.
Actually, the Kpop community has also expected ADOR to make this move. While what NewJeans did may be rightful and legal, others view the group’s decision as violating the standard procedure.
Yes, this lawsuit may put ADOR in a difficult position. And that is especially magnified since they’ve always been vocal about their commitment to fully supporting NewJeans.
However, as ADOR explained in their statement, they felt it was vital to safeguard the foundation of the Kpop industry, which relies on trust and mutual respect between artists and their agencies.
“We made this decision to protect the foundation of the Kpop industry, which has been built on a strong and mutual trust between artists and their agencies.
We believe it is crucial to prevent misunderstandings that could lead the artists to believe the contract has been legally terminated.
Such misunderstandings could result in activities that breach the terms of the current contract, leading to potential harm and confusion for both domestic and international industry professionals.”
ADOR.
Echoing KMA’s Statement as the Base of Their Lawsuit Decision
So why did ADOR decide to take this drastic step? According to their official statement, ADOR is not only defending their rights as a company but also protecting the integrity of the entire Kpop industry.
The company cited the same reasons the Korean Management Association (KMA) delivered. Previously, the KMA, a large organization with deep ties to the business world, criticized NewJeans’ sudden termination of the contract, calling it not just invalid but also malicious.
In their statement, KMA warned that NewJeans’ approach to the situation could cause chaos in the entertainment industry. The KMA argued that allowing artists to break contracts unilaterally would undermine the trust and stability the Kpop industry has worked hard to build.
“The current laws don’t offer much protection for agencies in these situations. If an artist maliciously wants to break the contract, the only option for the agency is to seek compensation for damages. There are no legal ways to force the contract to continue.
Given this, NewJeans’ approach to the situation could be seen as malicious and highly detrimental to the trust and stability that the entertainment industry relies on.”
KMA.
Sharing the Same Concerns as KMA
ADOR echoed these concerns in their own statement. The company also argued that a system of unilateral contract termination would destroy the long-term relationships between agencies and artists—relationships that have been essential to the growth of Kpop.
By echoing KMA’s statement, ADOR now positioned itself as a defender of industry standards rather than just a company seeking to hold onto a contract. They’re making it clear that this is not just personal. Instead, ADOR stated that they had to do it to maintain the stability of the Kpop system as a whole.
“If we do not uphold this fundamental agreement, the company’s efforts—invested over long periods of uncertainty and based on trust—will be rendered meaningless and unrecoverable.
This would result in a breakdown of the systematic support, investment, and development that has enabled the rapid growth of the Kpop industry.
We are deeply concerned that such a scenario would disrupt the virtuous cycle that has driven the industry’s success.”
ADOR.
Is ADOR Fed Up in Supporting NewJeans after the Unilateral Contract Termination?
Now, does it mean that ADOR is now fed up with NewJeans? For months, the company has been seen as the unwavering supporter of NewJeans, even offering statements that they would support NewJeans to the best of our capabilities. But now, by filing a lawsuit, is ADOR backing out of its own words?
Well, according to ADOR, it doesn’t mean that way.
Indeed, filing a lawsuit against the group would seem to go against those earlier promises. However, ADOR’s decision to go to court is about clarifying the contract’s validity rather than abandoning the group. The company still maintains that it wants to work with NewJeans. Moreover, their goal is actually to resolve the issue fairly to both sides.
Therefore, while ADOR may look like it’s breaking its commitment, the company claims to have made the decision to preserve the integrity of its relationship.
“ADOR’s commitment to working with NewJeans remains unchanged.
While we seek legal confirmation regarding the exclusive contract’s validity, we believe this issue should be resolved through open and sincere discussions with the artists.
We will continue to do our utmost to repay the love and support of NewJeans’ fans with better and more meaningful activities.
We also ask for your continued support and encouragement as both ADOR and NewJeans work together to overcome this situation with wisdom.”
ADOR.
A Public Showdown?
Finally, the legal battle between ADOR and NewJeans is far from over. Not only that, but it’s also unclear how this will all play out.
Will NewJeans and ADOR settle their differences behind closed doors? Or will this lawsuit lead to a public showdown in court? One thing’s for sure—the whole international music industry is watching closely.
Meanwhile, all we can do is hope that ADOR and NewJeans find a way to resolve this contract termination dispute. We wish that both parties are equally determined to keep NewJeans’ iconic identity alive for many years to come.
Stay tuned for more updates, because this ADOR vs NewJeans contract termination lawsuit is only just beginning!
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Source: Sports Chosun, TheQoo.
