On November 28th, ADOR responded to NewJeans' recent press conference where they announced the termination of their exclusive contract.

ADOR stated that the contract with NewJeans is still valid and expressed disappointment over the way the situation was handled.

In their official statement, ADOR shared their regret about the press conference, saying, "We are disappointed that the press conference about the contract termination was held without enough review, even before we received a response to the certified letter."

The company made it clear that they had not violated the contract, and the claim of a breakdown in trust was not enough reason to end the contract. "The exclusive contract between ADOR and NewJeans remains valid," they emphasized.

ADOR also mentioned that they had tried to arrange meetings with the members of NewJeans but were unsuccessful. "We hope that they will now open their hearts, meet with us, and have an honest conversation," the statement read.

Finally, ADOR reiterated their commitment to supporting NewJeans and helping them grow as global stars. They ended the statement by saying, "We will continue to support NewJeans' activities and do our best to help them succeed in the future."

Full Official Statement from ADOR:

"We are disappointed that the press conference regarding the contract termination was planned and conducted without sufficient review, even before receiving a response to the certified letter.

As a party to the exclusive contract, ADOR has not violated the contract, and the claim of a unilateral breakdown of trust does not constitute grounds for termination.

The exclusive contract between ADOR and the NewJeans members remains valid. Therefore, we ask that NewJeans continue working with ADOR as they have been for their future schedules.

We have repeatedly requested meetings with the artists, but they were not successful. We hope they can now open their hearts, meet, and have an honest conversation.

ADOR will continue to support NewJeans' activities and do its best to help them grow as global artists."

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The legal fight between NewJeans and ADOR has officially begun, and actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction is grabbing attention.

On April 3, the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial for ADOR’s lawsuit against NewJeans, aiming to confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. This follows the court’s previous decision on March 21, which sided with ADOR and blocked the members from carrying out entertainment activities.

NewJeans previously argued for contract termination based on 11 reasons, including issues with Min Hee Jin’s removal as ADOR’s CEO, claims that HYBE undervalued their success, and even allegations that HYBE considered “ruining” their brand.

However, the court dismissed all of these claims. In response, the members expressed their frustration through international media, calling the ruling “shocking” and saying, “It seems like South Korea wants to turn us into revolutionaries.”

While fans remain divided, Lee Jong Suk’s reaction has sparked a huge discussion. The actor, known for his calm and reserved personality, was reportedly taken aback by the situation. “This is crazy… What is even happening?” he allegedly said after hearing about the legal battle. His shocked response quickly spread online, with fans agreeing that the situation is beyond belief.

With NewJeans suspending their activities and ADOR holding the upper hand in court, all eyes are now on how this legal fight will unfold.

The next steps will determine whether NewJeans can overturn the decision or if ADOR will maintain full control over their careers.

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