All five NewJeans members reunite with label after dispute

All five members of K-popgirlgroup NewJeans are set to return to their management label after a yearlong legal battle that saw the members attempt to leave their agency.

- Shahana Yasmin, The Independent

On 30 October, a Seoul court ruled that the group's agreement with its management agency remained valid and they would need to honour it till 2029 unless they won an appeal.

The court rejected NewJeans' claim that the label's alleged misconduct and the dismissal of the band's former creative director and Ador's former CEO Min Hee Jin constituted grounds to end their deal. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ador confirmed that two out of the five members would be returning to Ador. “Haerin and Hyein of New Jeans have decided to continue their activities with Ador.

“After thoughtful consideration with their respective families and thorough discussions with Ador, the two members have decided to respect the court's latest ruling and adhere to their exclusive contract with the label.