NewJeans has officially responded to the lawsuit filed by Hybe subsidiary Ador, reinforcing their stance on contract termination amid an intensifying legal battle.

The dispute centers around NewJeans' recent unilateral termination of their contract with Ador, following months of tension between ousted Ador CEO Min Hee-jin and Hybe. The group had previously issued an ultimatum demanding Min's reinstatement before announcing their contract termination.

Key points in NewJeans' response:

• They claim Ador committed multiple contractual violations regarding promotion and personnel
• The group states they are fulfilling their final contractual obligations
• NewJeans asserts Hybe and Ador have already recovered their investments
• They maintain that Ador hasn't refuted their allegations about contract violations
• The group welcomes court proceedings to reveal details about Ador's alleged breaches

Ador maintains that NewJeans has no legal grounds for termination and remains under contract until 2029. The Korea Entertainment Producer's Association and Korea Management Association have both issued statements supporting Hybe/Ador's position.

The outcome of this legal battle could significantly impact future K-pop group contract negotiations and agency relationships within the industry.

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