A recent court ruling has created a stir online, with netizens reacting to the decision that NewJeans must adhere to their existing contract with ADOR. The Seoul Central District Court’s decision prevents the group from pursuing independent activities, leading to a mix of sympathy and legal acknowledgment from the public.
Court’s Decision and Legal Standpoint
The Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 50 ruled in favor of ADOR. They accepted ADOR’s injunction against the five members of NewJeans, stopping them from signing advertising contracts and maintaining the agency’s current status. This decision means NewJeans must continue to operate under their current contract with ADOR.
Netizens, while expressing sympathy for the group, also acknowledged the legal reality of the situation. Many pointed out that contracts hold legal weight and remain valid until proven otherwise. Therefore, until the ongoing dispute between NewJeans and ADOR is resolved, the group is legally bound by the existing contract.
Netizen Reactions
Online reactions varied, but a common thread of understanding the legal implications emerged. Here are some of the comments:
“Of course! If not, why would contracts be made?”
“Well, anyone could tell…”
“Duh.”
“I don’t like HYBE, but we all been knew.”
“I knew this would happen if they took it to court. Contracts aren’t pushovers, you know.”
“NJZ fighting.”
These comments show that while fans support NewJeans, they also understand the court’s decision based on contract law.
Background of the Dispute
The dispute began in November of last year when the five members of NewJeans claimed their exclusive contracts with ADOR were invalid due to alleged contract violations. They then began pursuing independent activities. However, the court’s recent ruling has halted these independent activities, reinforcing the validity of the contract with ADOR.
