A Seoul court has granted Ador's injunction request against NewJeans/NJZ, preventing the K-pop group from performing professional activities without the Hybe-owned agency's involvement.

The dispute began when NewJeans attempted to rebrand as NJZ in February and claimed to have terminated their Hybe/Ador contract due to alleged violations. Hybe contests these claims and maintains the original agreement remains valid.

Key Developments:

• Ador has launched multiple legal actions, including a lawsuit challenging the contract termination
• A hearing for the main contract-termination lawsuit is scheduled for April 3
• NewJeans/NJZ has announced plans to appeal the injunction ruling

Despite the injunction, NewJeans' scheduled March 23rd ComplexCon Hong Kong performance will proceed as planned. The group stated this decision was made "out of respect for our fans and all stakeholders involved." Ador has agreed to provide full on-site support for the concert, with the group performing under their original name.

The upcoming April 3rd hearing could have significant implications for the K-pop industry, particularly regarding artist contracts and talent management practices. The case may set important precedents for how similar disputes are handled in the future.

The group's PR team, managed by members' parents, noted that unlike the injunction proceedings, the main lawsuit will allow them to "freely utilize civil procedure tools to collect necessary evidence," which they believe will strengthen their position.

This ongoing legal battle represents a significant challenge to traditional K-pop industry practices and could potentially influence future artist-agency relationships in South Korea's entertainment sector.

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