Hyein and Haerin Rejoin ADOR Amid Ongoing Legal Disputes
Members Hyein and Haerin of the girl group NewJeans have officially returned to their agency, ADOR. This development marks a new phase in the ongoing legal conflict between the HYBE subsidiary and the members of NewJeans, as confirmed in a company press release on Wednesday.
Current Status of NewJeans Members
- Hyein and Haerin have resumed activities under ADOR's management.
- The other three members of NewJeans remain in an uncertain situation, with no clear resolution yet.
- This resolves a year-long dispute involving the K-pop group and their agency.
Related Industry Updates
- Mnet faces allegations of unfair business practices related to its audition program.
- Girl group (G)I-DLE's Miyeon announced a Taipei pop-up event themed after their second EP, MY, Lover.
- HYBE-ADOR's released documents reveal NewJeans earned $19 million in the previous year.
- A man was fined for illegally entering NewJeans' former dormitory and taking unauthorized photos.
Legal Developments and Statements
“Trust has been irrevocably broken,” NewJeans stated while rejecting a settlement offer from ADOR during a second court hearing.
Additionally, ADOR has petitioned the court to prevent NewJeans members from independently signing commercial contracts outside the agency’s approval.
Other Public Reactions
- IU shared supportive messages wishing good luck to CSAT exam takers.
Summary: Hyein and Haerin's return to ADOR signals progress in the dispute while the remaining NewJeans members' status stays unresolved amid intense legal and industry challenges.
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Korea JoongAng Daily — 2025-11-12