发布时间: 12/30/2025
The contract saga surrounding K-Pop sensation NewJeans has taken a drastic and expensive turn. According to breaking news on the 30th, the group's agency, ADOR, has officially declared war in the courtroom. They filed a massive lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court, targeting member Danielle, her family, and the former CEO Min Hee-jin. The initial claim for damages? A jaw-dropping 43.1 billion Won (approx. $30 million USD), sending shockwaves through the industry.
The Real Cost of a Broken Contract
So, where does this astronomical number come from? A report by KBS reveals that the 43.1 billion Won figure isn't pulled out of thin air. ADOR states this amount covers the "substantial losses" incurred because the group's activities were forced to a grinding halt.
The agency is taking a hardline stance. In their statement, they argue that Danielle's actions made it impossible for her to fulfill her duties as an artist. Consequently, immediately after notifying her of the contract termination, ADOR launched this legal offensive to recover their losses.
A Record-Breaking Financial Nightmare
If you think 43 billion is bad, wait until you hear the legal experts weigh in. That figure only covers the tangible losses so far. The real financial blow could come from the penalty fees outlined in the exclusive contract.
Calculations suggest that based on the 54 months remaining on Danielle's contract, the breach-of-contract penalty alone could skyrocket to 108 billion Won. When you add the damages to the penalty, Danielle could be staring down a total lawsuit worth over 151.1 billion Won. This would set a new, grim record in K-Pop history for the highest damages ever sought in an artist dispute.
The End of OT5: NewJeans Fractured
With ADOR throwing this legal haymaker, the future of NewJeans as a five-member unit appears to be history. The members' paths have officially diverged. It is confirmed that Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni have returned to the company. Meanwhile, the leader, Minji, is reportedly still in the final stages of negotiating the details of her return.
However, for Danielle, the bridge seems to be burned. Facing a "termination" notice and a mountain of debt from this lawsuit, her return is off the table. Fans hoping for a full reunion will likely have to accept that NewJeans will not be coming back as the five-piece group the world fell in love with.