K-pop group NewJeans faces legal action from their record label Ador over alleged unauthorized independent deals. This development follows the group's November claims of contract invalidity due to bullying and harassment within the company.

Ador filed the injunction to prevent potential harm to third parties and advertisers, stating that unilateral contract terminations could destabilize the K-pop industry. The conflict intensified after Hybe, Ador's parent company, reportedly removed the group's mentor, former CEO Min Hee-Jin.

Key developments in the dispute:

• NewJeans was the eighth biggest-selling act worldwide in 2023
• The group secured an MTV VMAs Best Group nomination in 2024
• They created a new Instagram account "jeanzforfree" to maintain fan connection
• Members claim both Hybe and Ador lost representation rights
• Ador maintains the contract is valid until 2027

The legal battle could potentially leave NewJeans in limbo for years, unable to record or promote new music unless they continue working with Ador under their existing contract. Despite this, the group maintains they will remain "NewJeans at heart," even if they lose their name in the legal proceedings.

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