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2 NewJeans members returning to ADOR after legal battle — report

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17629380164882-Composite (1) 23.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Haerin and Hyein of NewJeans. Photos from NewJeans&#x27; X account</div>(UPDATE) K-pop stars Haerin and Hyein of girl group NewJeans are returning to their label ADOR following a legal battle with the agency.&quot;Haerin and Hyein of NewJeans have decided to continue their activities with ADOR,&quot; the company said Wednesday in a statement.&quot;After thoughtful consideration with their respective families and thorough discussions with ADOR, the two members have decided to respect the court&#x27;s latest ruling and adhere to their exclusive contract with the label,&quot; it added.ADOR was referring to a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/30/court-rules-newjeans-exclusive-contract-with-ador-valid-report-1226">recent ruling</a> by a court in Seoul, which upheld the validity of its contract with the five members of NewJeans, effectively rejecting the group&#x27;s bid to terminate their contracts and leave the company.ADOR said it was &quot;committed to providing its full support to Haerin and Hyein to ensure the seamless continuation of their artistic endeavors.&quot;&quot;We request the warm support from the fans and respectfully urge you to avoid engaging in unfounded speculation regarding the members,&quot; it said.Later in the day, South Korean media reported that Minji, Hanni and Danielle were also returning to ADOR, to which the label responded by commenting: &quot;We are checking whether the three members intend to return.&quot;In November 2024, the five members of NewJeans <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/11/28/k-pop-group-newjeans-to-terminate-contract-with-label-ador-2011">held an emergency press conference</a> to announce their intent to part ways with ADOR.ADOR, however, maintained that the quintet&#x27;s exclusive contracts remained valid and filed a lawsuit to seek court confirmation.The group&#x27;s relationship with the label soured after former CEO Min Hee-jin, who also serves as NewJeans&#x27; producer, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/20/star-k-pop-producer-of-newjeans-quits-after-legal-spat-with-bts-agency-1901">came into conflict</a> with other executives at HYBE, the South Korean entertainment giant and ADOR&#x27;s parent company.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/11/29/5-things-to-know-about-newjeans-shock-split-from-agency-1653">READ: 5 things to know about NewJeans&#x27; shock split from agency </a></div>Earlier this year, the NewJeans members rebranded as NJZ, but the court banned them from engaging in independent activities outside of ADOR.NewJeans debuted in 2022, quickly rising to fame with a refreshing and nostalgic sound reminiscent of 1990s and 2000s pop and R&amp;B, reflected in hit songs such as &quot;Attention,&quot; &quot;Hype Boy,&quot; and &quot;Ditto.&quot;

K-pop stars Haerin and Hyein of girl group NewJeans are returning to their label ADOR following a legal battle with the agency, according to a report.

K-pop stars Haerin and Hyein of girl group NewJeans are returning to their label ADOR following a legal battle with the agency, according to a report.

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2 NewJeans members returning to ADOR after legal battle

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published November 12, 2025 05:11 PM PHT

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Updated November 12, 2025 07:47 PM PHT

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