NewJeans’ Legal Battle Continues: Appeal Filed After Court Rejects Challenge ⚖️

The legal saga involving the K-pop group NewJeans continues as they have immediately appealed after the court rejected their objection to the injunction preventing their independent activities. This move escalates the dispute to the appellate level.

Background 📜

NewJeans’ legal representatives filed the appeal promptly after the court upheld its initial decision on the injunction. The Seoul Central District Court reaffirmed the validity of the injunction, which was initially granted in response to ADOR’s (NewJeans’ agency) request to maintain their management rights and restrict the group from engaging in independent contracts.

Legal Maneuvering 🧑‍⚖️

The legal process allows for direct appeals to the second instance (2심) if an injunction request is denied. NewJeans’ members had previously filed an objection to the initial injunction, but the court’s recent rejection has led to their immediate appeal, pushing the conflict into a higher court.

Recap of Events 📅

The dispute traces back to NewJeans’ claim of contract violations by ADOR, which led to their announcement of a new group name (NJZ) and independent activities. ADOR countered with a lawsuit to validate the exclusive contract and sought an injunction to prevent the members from acting independently.

Implications ⚠️

With the court maintaining the injunction, NewJeans is restricted from pursuing independent activities without ADOR’s approval until the primary lawsuit’s first instance (1심) concludes. Meanwhile, the main lawsuit filed by ADOR to confirm the validity of their exclusive contract with NewJeans is ongoing, with the next hearing scheduled for June 5.

In Summary ✅

The legal tug-of-war between NewJeans and ADOR continues, with significant implications for the group’s activities and future. Stay tuned for more updates as the case unfolds! 🎤