"NewJeans first announced their intention to split from Ador last year, after the dismissal of label CEO and the group's mentor, Min Hee-Jin. Its members then accused the label of mistreatment, with singer Hanni alleging multiple instances of workplace harassment. NewJeans also attempted to rebrand to NJZ in an effort to work around their exclusivity deal with Ador; however, a Seoul court ruled that the group had failed to prove significant negligence on the part of the label."
"At a concert last March, NewJeans announced that they would be indefinitely pausing all band activities. In June, a South Korean high court ruled-in a decision that was upheld by a Seoul district court last month-that the group would have to honor their seven-year contract with Ador, which extends through 2029. At the time, a legal representative for NewJeans told Rolling Stone that the group planned to appeal October's ruling."
NewJeans will return to Ador and honor their exclusive contract after courts upheld the seven-year agreement through 2029. Members Hyein and Haerin decided to respect the court's latest ruling and adhere to their contract, and Hanni, Danielle, and Minji confirmed their return after careful discussion, noting a delayed relay because one member is in Antarctica. The group previously sought to leave after the dismissal of CEO Min Hee-Jin and accused the label of mistreatment, attempted a rebrand to NJZ, and faced court findings that the label showed no significant negligence. Ador pledged support for the members' artistic activities.
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