NewJeans surprised fans by announcing they want to terminate their exclusive contract with ADOR as of midnight on November 29. But legal experts say the process isn't as simple as it sounds, and it could take months to resolve.

According to lawyers familiar with such cases, NewJeans will likely need to file for a provisional disposition to suspend their contract or start a lawsuit to confirm it is no longer valid.

These legal steps can take time—usually three to four months but sometimes over six months. This delay raises questions about whether NewJeans can continue their usual activities while the case is ongoing.

One legal expert explained, "In most cases, it takes around three to four months for a court to decide on a provisional disposition. But if the hearings become complicated, the process could take even longer."

They also noted that NewJeans might still work under ADOR during the legal dispute. However, activities like hiring their own staff or working with other companies would not be allowed.

Another lawyer added, "It’s hard for the members to run independent activities during the provisional period. But as long as their relationship with ADOR remains, they should be able to continue performing."

Fans are worried this legal battle could cause a long break in NewJeans’ activities. Still, experts believe the group can keep working with ADOR in the meantime, although under strict limitations.

NewJeans made the announcement during an emergency press conference on November 28 at SpaceShare Samsung Station Center in Seoul.

They shared several demands that led to their decision, including the reinstatement of Min Hee Jin, ADOR’s former CEO, who had stepped down, and an apology from a Belift Lab representative for alleged dismissive remarks toward member Hanni.

Other issues raised by NewJeans include the use of photos and videos without their consent and the need for guarantees to protect their creative identity.

The group gave ADOR two weeks to respond to their demands, hinting that they would take legal action if their concerns were not addressed.

ADOR reportedly sent their response via email on November 28 at 7 p.m., just hours before the deadline.

Fans and the public are now waiting to see how this dispute unfolds, as it could shape NewJeans’ future and their ability to maintain their creative vision.

For now, the situation remains uncertain, but everyone hopes for a resolution that keeps NewJeans shining on stage.

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Writer Lee Seon Ok has raised concerns over the way actor Jung Woo Sung is being portrayed in connection to his recent scandal involving an out-of-wedlock child.

On November 26, Lee Seon Ok took to social media to share her discomfort with the public reaction to the situation.

She stated, “A woman, who is an adult, made the decision to have a child on her own. How can anyone say the man made her a single mother? A 35-year-old woman is not a brainwashed minor.”

She went on to question why, when a woman chooses to give birth and raise a child, the responsibility is being shifted to the man, even though they weren’t in a relationship.

She pointed out, “When talking about abortion rights, people often argue that a woman’s body belongs to her alone, and only she should have the right to choose. But when it comes to childbirth, suddenly the man is blamed for making someone a single mother.”

Lee Seon Ok also questioned, “Wasn’t the push for men to share responsibility in abortion laws meant to involve men in decisions post-birth?” She emphasized that “it’s not right to criticize or assign blame to others for their personal choices.”

In her post, she further criticized people who were assigning blame, stating, “If you think this incident harmed the woman’s life, then learn about proper contraception.”

On the same day, Democratic Party lawmaker Lee So Young also weighed in on the controversy, saying she didn’t understand why Jung Woo Sung’s choice not to marry had become such a topic of public criticism.

She pointed out that society accepts couples who have children and then divorce, and wondered if we should really criticize people who have children without marrying and live separately.

Meanwhile, Jung Woo Sung recently confirmed that he is the biological father of model Moon Ga Bi’s child, despite not being in a relationship with her at the time.

Moon Ga Bi gave birth to the child in March and is raising it alone. Jung Woo Sung’s agency has stated that they are discussing the best way to co-parent and that Jung Woo Sung is committed to being a good father.

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