News ADOR reveals continued payments to NewJeans despite contract dispute The HYBE-owned agency said a total of $20 million had been invested in NewJeans’ debut
News NewJeans announce hiatus after court grants injunction to HYBE-owned ADOR ADOR said it hopes to meet with NewJeans “as soon as possible to discuss the path forward.”
News Court in South Korea blocks NewJeans from leaving HYBE-owned label ADOR 'With our status as NewJeans' exclusive agency now legally affirmed, we are fully committed to supporting the artists going forward.'
News HYBE says it poured $14.4M into NewJeans, claims each member received $3.4M in settlement NewJeans realleged that HYBE and ADOR “continuously sidelined” them and sought to replace them with another group
News K-pop business could ‘collapse’ if NewJeans controversy sets a precedent, industry groups in South Korea warn The music industry groups are urging the government to implement regulations against poaching of artists who are under exclusive contracts
News K-pop group NewJeans hires law firm, plans name change as HYBE dispute escalates The group alleges that ADOR held secret meetings with their parents, attempting to create division within NewJeans
News HYBE’s ADOR takes legal action to block NewJeans from seeking independent advertising deals The HYBE-owned label says it's seeking to protect its position as NewJeans' exclusive management agency
News NewJeans respond to ADOR’s lawsuit: ‘We are likely to suffer even more harm in the future’ The ongoing dispute between ADOR and NewJeans is part of a larger internal conflict involving former ADOR CEO and creative director Min Hee-jin
Analysis News From ADOR’s NewJeans lawsuit to the biggest music deals of 2024… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News HYBE’s ADOR label files lawsuit over NewJeans deal dispute, says K-Pop group’s exclusive contract ‘cannot be unilaterally terminated’ 'With a heavy heart, we believe it is important to clarify any misunderstanding that the exclusive contract with the artist has been lawfully terminated'
Analysis News From Drake’s legal action to Spotify execs’ big cash-out… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News NewJeans just held a press conference to announce they’ve left HYBE’s ADOR… but the K-Pop giant says their deal is still ‘in full effect’ "Staying at the agency will only prolong our psychological pain and waste our time," group member Hanni said
News Min Hee-jin resigns as director of HYBE’s Ador label, as NewJeans threaten to walk away In a letter circulated to media, Min said she plans to hold HYBE accountable for what she called "illegal activities"
News HYBE’s Weverse Magazine issues statement distancing itself from controversial internal document HYBE's controversial "music industry report" was drawn up by Weverse Magazine's top editor
News HYBE’s revenue slides 2% in Q3 amid Olympics impact, internal challenges HYBE's concerts and recorded music revenues saw double-digit year-over-year declines
