The battle between NewJeans (NJZ) and ADOR is heating up, with both sides making strong claims about the group's future.

On March 6, the parents of NewJeans members shocked fans by claiming on social media, "ADOR's real goal is to completely block NJZ’s activities." They further stated, "Our exclusive contract with ADOR has already been terminated. ADOR has no right to manage or interfere with NewJeans' activities anymore."

However, ADOR quickly denied these accusations, releasing an official statement saying, "NewJeans has been actively promoting with new song releases and major overseas performances. We are not trying to stop their activities but simply ensuring that they continue under their valid contract with ADOR."

NewJeans members recently changed their team name to NJZ and launched their own social media accounts, hinting at their move toward independence. But ADOR isn’t backing down! The agency insists that their exclusive contract remains valid until 2029 and has taken legal action.

The first hearing for ADOR’s injunction to ban NJZ from signing independent advertising contracts will take place on March 7. Meanwhile, the court battle over whether the contract is still valid will begin on April 3.

The parents of NewJeans members released a lengthy statement, doubling down on their stance. They claim that:

ADOR did not fulfill its contract obligations, leading to the termination of their exclusive deal on November 29, 2024.

ADOR is wrongfully trying to control NJZ by filing legal actions to block them from promoting.

The company even attempted to ban NJZ from songwriting, composing, and performing!

ADOR’s legal actions came right after HYBE allegedly pressured concert organizers to cancel NJZ’s participation in the Complex concert.

The statement also accuses ADOR and HYBE of discriminating against NewJeans, limiting their activities, and even dismissing their achievements in the industry.

With both sides refusing to back down, this legal war is just getting started. ADOR insists that NewJeans must honor their contract, while NJZ’s side says they are fighting for their career freedom.

The court’s decision could change everything for NJZ and their future in the music industry. Stay tuned for updates.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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