We feel regrettable on (NewJeans) planning and proceeding with the press conference about terminating the exclusive contract without sufficient review and before receiving our response to their certification of content,

In response to the press conference, ADOR issued a statement contradicting NewJeans' claims. The agency asserted that their exclusive contracts with the group remained valid, expressing disappointment that the press conference was held without proper review and before receiving a reply to the letter of demand.

Ador, Hybe’s sublabel, claimed Thursday, Nov. 28, that its exclusive contracts with the members of the K-pop girl group NewJeans are still effective. “The exclusive contracts signed between Ador and NewJeans members are still valid.

As the controversy grew, attention shifted to NewJeans' struggle against what they called a toxic work environment. On October 15, the group's member Hanni gave testimony before the Environment and Labor Committee of the South Korean National Assembly, detailing instances of harassment and discrimination at ADOR.

The five NewJeans members held a late-night press conference to announce their departure from the agency and said they would like to work with Min Hee-jin, ADOR's former chief who

K-pop girl group NewJeans members hold a press conference in Gangnam, southern Seoul, on Nov. 28, 2024. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) ▲ K-pop girl group NewJeans is shown in this photo provided by ADOR. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) ADOR-NewJeans ADOR says NewJeans' contract valid until 2029 amid dispute SEOUL,

This is the latest salvo in an ongoing battle between former NewJeans producer (and former ADOR CEO) Min Hee-Jin and HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk. From HYBE’s perspective, Min t

Hitmaking K-pop girl group NewJeans announced late Thursday that they are parting ways with their label, ADOR, the latest development in the ongoing dispute between the members' former boss and parent company HYBE.