NewJeans is pushing back. The five-member girl group has officially objected to a court ruling that restricts their independent promotions. The legal battle with their agency ADOR is far from over.

On March 26, the Seoul Central District Court (Civil Division 50, Chief Judge Kim Sang-hoon) scheduled a hearing for NewJeans' injunction objection on April 9 at 2 PM KST.

This comes after the court partially sided with ADOR last week, granting a provisional injunction that prohibits the group from signing contracts or promoting under any other label besides ADOR.

💥 NewJeans Speaks Out

The members submitted an official objection on March 21. They made their position crystal clear: They no longer wish to work under ADOR.

Via their new NJZ account, the members said,

"This legal battle is our way of protecting our values and human rights."

In a bold move, NewJeans also voiced their disappointment in an interview with TIME on March 22.

"We're disappointed by the decision. Maybe this is the reality of Korea right now. It feels like Korea is trying to turn us into revolutionaries."

🎤 Temporary Halt on Group Activities

Since the ruling, the group has paused their official promotions. Their most recent appearance was the Complex Concert in Hong Kong on March 23, where they displayed their new brand NJZ on stage, dropped a surprise track, and launched 12 types of exclusive merchandise.

ADOR responded by sending staff to the Hong Kong show, stating that they still recognize the group under the ADOR–NewJeans label. However, reconciliation talks failed to take place.

⚖️ What's Next?

While the court initially ruled in favor of ADOR—stating there was insufficient evidence that ADOR had violated any contractual duties—this could change. The main lawsuit, which will determine the validity of NewJeans' exclusive contract, is set to begin on April 3.

For now, ADOR retains full rights as NewJeans' official agency until the conclusion of the main trial. Their current contract runs through July 31, 2029.