Ador, the management agency of NewJeans, has rejected the group’s abrupt announcement of contract termination, asserting that their exclusive agreement remains valid until July 31, 2029. The K-pop label’s response came after NewJeans held a press conference Thursday to reveal their decision,

What’s next for NewJeans after their departure from ADOR? From new labels to going independent, here are some possible theories we explored.

Earlier this month NewJeans demanded that their label Ador address a list of grievances. It having failed to do so, the K-pop group says their deal with the company has been terminated. Unsurprisingly,

On, K-pop sensation NewJeans held an emergency press conference to announce their decision to terminate their contracts with HYBE subsidiary ADOR. The shocking announcement has sent ripples… The post NewJeans Exits HYBE’s ADOR: Here’s What Fans Need to Know appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News,

NewJeans also revealed that they want to continue working with Min Hee-jin, the former ADOR CEO and the group’s creative director. Min was removed from her position at the label after HYBE accused her of attempting to gain control of ADOR from its parent company by selling company shares and leaking confidential information.

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 tried to do a hostile takeover of ADOR.

Following their contract termination with ADOR, NewJeans will be supported by their parents for future decisions.

NewJeans also stated that, after their contract termination, they may no longer be able to use their group name going forward. In response, ADOR maintained that its agreement with

The popular K-pop girl group NewJeans announced in a recent press conference that they have decided to part ways with their agency ADOR, which is a sub-label under HYBE. Tensions around NewJeans’ association with ADOR started building following the fallout between former ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin and HYBE.