The NewJeans document has been sent to ADOR.
According to the media Yonhap News, NewJeans submitted a content certificate to ADOR on November 13, 2024. In the certificate, it is notably specified that “If the company does not accept their requests, their exclusivity contract will be terminated. »
In South Korea, a certificate of contents is commonly used in Korea for notification of contract terminations. This is an official certified document containing requests and statements with a deadline for implementing these changes.
The document was sent by the girlgroup members to ADOR and HYBE using their full names: Kim Minji, Hanni Pham, Danielle Marsh, Kang Haerin, and Lee Hyein. According to the document, ADOR now has 14 days to rectify the things requested by the girls, otherwise, the members will request the termination of their contract in court.
The NewJeans threaten to terminate their contract and demand changes at HYBE
Today, Channel A obtained a copy of the requests made by NewJeans and addressed to the new CEO of ADOR, Kim Joo Young.
The girls' requests are as follows:
“- We request that as the agency responsible for managing NewJeans, ADOR takes appropriate action to respond to HYBE's internal decision to “get rid of NewJeans and create something else.” »
– We demand action be taken against a HYBE label manager who ordered his artist to ignore Hanni.
– We request that action be taken to correct the HYBE PR team's attempts to downplay NewJeans' accomplishments.
– We request the monitoring and removal of photos, videos and other unofficial content involving NewJeans members during their period of training and as minors.
– We ask ADOR to address the downplaying of NewJeans' achievements caused by the controversy surrounding HYBE's manipulative sales tactics.
– We request the prompt resolution of any unnecessary disputes with Director Shin Woo Seok of Dolphiners Films and preventing the removal of any official NewJeans content on approved channels. »
For its part, ADOR confirmed having received the document from NewJeans. The agency now has 14 days to respond to members' requests. Otherwise, the girls will request the cancellation of their contract with HYBE and ADOR.
ADOR said:
“Hello, this is ADOR.
First of all, the legal opinion was officially received by the agency this morning, and we are currently reviewing the contents while considering the requests outlined. We will do our best to resolve issues wisely and continue our relationship with artists.
Secondly, in response to inquiries about the involvement of an external investment company, we would like to remind you once again that Min Hee Jin has firmly denied all rumors regarding her meeting with external investors and the implication of NewJeans family members as false. »
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