This Friday, the 6th, the girl group NewJeans released an official press release with the members’ statement Minji, Hanni, Daniella, Haerin and Hyein responding to the legal action filed by the company ADOR against them.
Remembering that ADOR filed the process last Tuesday, 3rd, to legally confirm the validity of their contracts with the quintet, after the members terminated the exclusive contract they had at a press conference on November 29th.
In the new note released (via Soompi), the group made serious accusations against ADOR and HYBE, stating that their managers and producers who helped the quintet with the remaining work schedules were harassed, in addition to calling the company “inhumane”.
We are deeply sorry for releasing this statement in the midst of such a tumultuous situation.
We recently learned from the media that ADOR filed a lawsuit seeking confirmation that our exclusive contracts are still valid. In its statement, ADOR did not adequately assert that there were no breaches of the exclusive contracts, repeatedly claiming that the contracts cannot be terminated until the company regains its support and investments.
However, we have already returned profits in excess of investment for ADOR and HYBE. Despite this, HYBE has attempted various forms of interference, including defamation and reverse viral marketing, to devalue us, and ADOR has allowed this to happen under new management. This is akin to the company producing malicious comments against us, the very artists they are supposed to protect. Considering this breach of trust, we conclude that we are likely to suffer even more harm in the future.
Our trust in ADOR and HYBE, who have repeatedly violated contract terms and failed to fulfill their duty to protect their artists, has already collapsed. Under the terms of our exclusive contracts, there is no longer any reason for us to continue working with ADOR and HYBE.
The exclusivity agreement clearly states that if ADOR fails to fulfill its contractual obligations, we have the right to terminate the agreement.
Forcing us to work for another five years despite this breach of trust and violations of contracts is not only irrational but also inhumane.
We gave ADOR a 14-day grace period to correct the contract violations, but ADOR did not do so. Accordingly, we notified ADOR of the termination of the contract in accordance with the exclusive contracts, and such termination took effect immediately.
ADOR has filed a lawsuit seeking a court ruling on the legality of this termination, but this is just a procedural step to obtain post-facto confirmation from the court. We deeply regret that ADOR issued a statement misleading the public into believing that the contracts are still valid.
To reiterate, as of November 29, 2024, we are no longer affiliated with ADOR. ADOR has no right to interfere or get involved in our activities.
Despite publicly announcing attempts at dialogue and reconciliation, we were horrified and disgusted to learn that ADOR was secretly following us, defaming us and spreading false information through media outlets. However, no matter how much they try to sow discord, the five of us remain united and no one can separate us.
After announcing the termination of our exclusive contracts, we have been diligently carrying out our remaining scheduled activities with ADOR as promised. However, the managers and performance directors who are helping with these activities are being severely harassed, having their laptops confiscated and being subjected to sudden investigations by ADOR and HYBE, and we have witnessed them in tears as a result. It is difficult for us to understand such unethical and inhumane actions by the company, and it pains us to see that the damage caused by this company extends beyond us.
While we anticipate a challenging road ahead, we dream of a life where we can engage in wholesome musical activities with our loving fans. We are determined to make this dream a reality.
Even after the CEO was replaced, ADOR failed to resolve the numerous issues with HYBE, failed to protect us, and failed to demand improvements from another record label that defamed us and spread false information. We deeply regret that ADOR, which has consistently offered evasive apologies, has taken legal action. However, we hope that through the legal process, the reasons for our decision to terminate our exclusive contracts and ADOR’s contractual violations will be fully revealed.
We want to become courageous and healthy individuals. We sincerely thank everyone who has supported us thus far and ask for your continued interest and love for the five of us.
Thanks.
Source: Recreio
