Why ADOR Could Struggle To Win Lawsuit Against NewJeans’ Danielle And Family

ADOR’s attempt to terminate Danielle’s contract and pursue legal action against her family is facing scrutiny from legal experts, who believe the agency may struggle to win in court. A key issue is whether ADOR had grounds to terminate the contract, as Korean law requires a fundamental breach of trust, which is difficult to prove given Danielle’s reported willingness to return. Furthermore, ADOR may have failed to provide Danielle with a required correction period before termination.

The agency’s plan to hold Danielle’s family responsible also presents hurdles, requiring proof that family members actively encouraged a breach of contract, rather than simply offering support or advice. The selective enforcement of termination – allowing other members who took similar actions to return while singling out Danielle – could be seen as an abuse of rights.

Finally, if NewJeans’ contract stipulates a five-member group, reducing the lineup to four could lead to further contract violation claims from the remaining members. These combined factors suggest ADOR’s legal case is complex and its chances of success are uncertain, potentially escalating the dispute beyond a single artist to the future of the group itself.

(Source：Koreaboo)