NewJeans' contract dispute with Hybe/Ador continues to escalate as the K-pop group reinforces their stance on terminating their agreement.

NewJeans has officially responded to Ador's lawsuit, maintaining their position that they've legally terminated their contract. This development follows months of tension between ousted Ador head Min Hee-jin and Hybe throughout 2024.

Key developments in the dispute:

• NewJeans issued an ultimatum in November demanding Min's reinstatement
• The group announced contract termination when their demands weren't met
• Ador claims NewJeans remains under contract until 2029
• NewJeans alleges multiple contractual violations by Ador regarding promotion and personnel

The group states they are currently fulfilling their final contractual obligations while asserting that Hybe and Ador have already recovered their investments. NewJeans argues that instead of addressing their allegations of contract violations, the companies have focused on disputing the group's recoupment status.

The group expressed their intention to reveal detailed evidence of Ador's alleged contractual breaches during upcoming court proceedings.

Industry response has been swift, with both the Korea Entertainment Producer's Association and the Korea Management Association issuing statements supporting Hybe/Ador's position.

This legal battle could significantly impact future K-pop contract negotiations and agency relationships within the industry.

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