NewJeans has announced they are ending their exclusive contract with ADOR, and legal experts say there’s no way to stop the group's decision.

On November 28th, NewJeans revealed their decision to terminate the contract. ADOR responded by claiming that the contract is still valid, but legal professionals have suggested that NewJeans' move could be legally valid too.

Lee Hyun Gon, a lawyer at Saeol Law Firm, explained the situation on Facebook, saying, "NewJeans' decision to end the contract without filing a provisional injunction is a strategic choice."

He went on to explain that in typical contract termination cases, entertainers usually file for a provisional injunction. But by skipping that step, NewJeans has forced ADOR to take legal action if they want to stop the decision.

Earlier that day, NewJeans held a press conference in Gangnam, Seoul, where they explained why they were ending their contract.

Member Minji said, “We are terminating the contract because ADOR and HYBE violated the agreement,” and Haerin added, “We’ve never violated the contract, and there is no reason to pay penalties.”

In response, ADOR denied the claims, saying the contract is still valid and expressing regret about the press conference being held before receiving a response to their notice.

Lawyer Lee Hyun Gon also dismissed the argument that NewJeans' contract termination without a lawsuit is invalid, saying it was “baseless.”

He pointed out that NewJeans' case has strong legal grounds, especially when compared to other contract terminations in the industry.

The legal community believes this could set a new precedent for how exclusive contracts are handled in the future. An entertainment law expert said, "This new approach could be used as a reference for similar cases going forward."

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Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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