Is NewJeans really staying with ADOR? Inside the court’s shocking decision and what it means for the K-pop’s rising icons

Seoul’s Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR, rejecting NewJeans’ attempt to terminate their exclusive contract. The decision, which keeps the group with ADOR until 2029, stems from the court’s finding that Min Hee Jin’s dismissal did not breach the contract. NewJeans vows to appeal, highlighting broken trust and seeking to redefine artist-agency relations.