The Shiro Corporation - Legal action submitted by the members girl group NewJeans' request to obtain permission to independently carry out entertainment activities was finally rejected by the Seoul High Court.
Citing the page Soompi In the decision handed down on Tuesday (17/6), the court officially rejected the appeal submitted by the members of NewJeans, simultaneously reinforcing the previous court ruling that prohibited them from engaging in independent activities without the involvement of ADOR as their managing agency.
This legal dispute began last March when the Seoul Central District Court approved the request from ADOR agency to impose a ban on NewJeans members independently carrying out professional activities.
The request is submitted as part of ADOR's legal measures to prevent members from signing employment contracts, especially advertising contracts, without the approval or official involvement of the agency.
Feeling aggrieved and restricted in their professional rights, the members of NewJeans officially objected to the decision.
However, in April 2025, their objections were once again rejected by the Seoul Central District Court, which stated that the previous ruling remains valid and enforceable.
The legal process continues when the members girl group The popular figure filed an appeal to a higher court, namely the Seoul High Court.
Unfortunately for NewJeans, the higher court decided to uphold the initial ruling, stating that the ban on independent activities without the knowledge of ADOR remains in place and is legally justified.
This ruling has become a crucial point in the ongoing conflict between the NewJeans members and ADOR management, which has also been enveloped in internal controversy under the umbrella of HYBE Corporation.
The future of the group is now even more concerning for its fans. girl group which is widely known in South Korea and internationally, especially amid the current internal dynamics and legal developments.
There has been no official statement from NewJeans or ADOR since the High Court's decision was announced.
However, the public is awaiting whether there will be further legal actions, such as an appeal to the Supreme Court of South Korea.
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