In a surprising move, ADOR has filed an injunction to prevent the members of NewJeans from signing any independent advertising contracts, aiming to protect the agency’s status and control over the group’s commercial deals.

On January 13, ADOR revealed that it had petitioned the Seoul Central District Court for an injunction to stop NewJeans members from making their own advertising deals without the agency’s consent.

The agency says the decision was made to ensure that it remains the official management agency for NewJeans until a final ruling is made on the lawsuit they filed back on December 3, 2024.

The lawsuit, titled "Confirmation of the Validity of the Exclusive Contract", is aimed at confirming the agency’s rights to the group under their current exclusive contracts.

An ADOR spokesperson explained, "This legal action is necessary to prevent confusion and potential harm to advertisers and other third parties. NewJeans members, who have recently tried to end their exclusive contracts with us, have been attempting to negotiate and sign contracts with advertisers independently."

The representative further clarified, "By filing for this injunction, we aim to make it clear that ADOR is committed to working with NewJeans and wants to avoid situations where things might get complicated if the contract validity ruling takes years to finalize."

ADOR also emphasized its ongoing commitment to supporting the group, saying, "We have always backed NewJeans’ entertainment activities with both resources and personnel, and we plan to continue doing so as we stand by the validity of our exclusive contract."

The agency added that they’ve received many external offers for advertisements and events, and internally, they’ve already made plans for the group’s future, including a full-length album release and fan meetings.

ADOR expressed hope that they can communicate properly with the NewJeans members about these upcoming projects.

With this injunction, ADOR is making sure it keeps control over the group’s activities and advertising opportunities for now, as it awaits the court’s final decision on their exclusive contract.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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