81年産。ジャズ、ダンスミュージック、ブラックミュージック好きのエンジニア。 Bunnies 𓃹 WE STAND WITH MHDHH(NewJeans). 🎶MHDHH/V(of BTS)/Bill Evans/Chet Baker/Stevie Wonder/UR/Detroit Techno-House
[Exclusive] ADOR Changes Damages Claim Against Danielle and Min Hee-jin to 33.09 Billion KRW
https://t.co/3bcu9TbegW
Reporter Kim Jin-seok
- Reduced by approximately 10 billion KRW from the original 43.1 billion KRW
- "New legal representatives restructured the claims."
ADOR has adjusted the amount of damages it is seeking from Danielle and Min Hee-jin.
According to MyDaily's reporting on June 4, ADOR, the agency of NewJeans, has reduced the damages claim it filed against Danielle—whose contract was terminated—her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin (now CEO of OOAK Records) from 43.1 billion KRW to 33.09 billion KRW.
Regarding the change, ADOR told MyDaily on the same day:
"New legal representatives were appointed, reviewed the case, and restructured the contents of the claims. Accordingly, the amount being claimed was partially adjusted and revised. Depending on the progress of the litigation, we plan to continue supplementing our arguments and evidence."
Last month, ADOR dismissed five attorneys from Kim & Chang and appointed four attorneys from Leehan Law Firm as its new legal representatives. The first hearing is scheduled for the afternoon of June 11.
In December of last year, ADOR filed a damages lawsuit seeking approximately 43.1 billion KRW in connection with the termination of Danielle's exclusive contract. ADOR's position is that Danielle's side and Min Hee-jin bear significant responsibility for NewJeans' departure from the agency and the delay in their return, and therefore should be held legally liable.
In addition, the Seoul Central District Court approved ADOR's application for provisional attachment of real estate assets against Danielle's mother and Min Hee-jin on February 2. The total amount claimed in that application was 7 billion KRW, with provisional attachments reportedly imposed on real estate assets up to 2 billion KRW in the case of Danielle's mother and 5 billion KRW in the case of Min Hee-jin.
I know it’s hard, but there are things we have to do as a fandom to make sure HYBE and ADOR can’t simply bury everything they did to the girls, the original ADOR team, and Bunnies by flooding timelines with cute and happy content that the girls themselves likely have no control over.
Stop making excuses. Yes, we haven’t seen the girls in a while. Notice that I said we. We all miss them. But if we keep justifying falling into ADOR’s trap, then what comes next? When ADOR releases new music, what then? Are people going to say, “Well, we haven’t heard NewJeans music in a while, so it’s okay to stream and share it like nothing happened”?
At some point, you have to draw a line.
And stop gaslighting me. I’m not talking about casual fans or the general public. I’m specifically addressing Bunnies here on X who witnessed everything unfold in real time. You know exactly what HYBE and ADOR did. Right now, there’s still an active lawsuit going after Danielle for massive damages. They didn’t just kick Dani out, they’re trying to financially crush her too. And meanwhile, some of you are consuming and spreading every little crumb ADOR throws out just because you miss the girls?
No. I don’t buy that excuse. You know better.
We’ve all seen the photos. We talk about them privately in group chats. But seeing something doesn’t automatically mean we have to repost it publicly and help boost the official accounts’ already massive engagement… engagement that’s even surpassing NewJeans’ usual numbers before the conflict.
And no, I’m not under the illusion that a boycott will make HYBE’s version of NewJeans “flop.” That’s unrealistic. NewJeans has always had strong GP support. I support the boycott because, aside from petitions and legal support, this is one of the few ways Bunnies can collectively make our voices heard.
It’s symbolic. It’s a way of telling HYBE and ADOR that we have not forgotten what they did, and that Bunnies will not quietly move on while they try to rewrite the narrative.
If you still want to do whatever you want, nobody can stop you. But don’t expect people not to call it out.
“Since 7th grade, she was known at school for being pretty, but when I got to know her, she turned out to be the kindest and most soft-hearted person I’ve ever met. She never used curse words and always spoke gently with only kind words. She was famous not just for her looks but also for her beautiful personality.
Even in situations where she could have been upset, she would just smile and say it was okay. She always reacted positively to her friends’ words, had bright conversations, and was constantly smiling. She was seriously like a perfect angel ㅠㅠ. Writing this is making me tear up.
After school, she would sometimes get street-casted right in front of the school. Her face was so tiny, but her eyes were huge, and her skin was so fair—she was unbelievably beautiful. Around the middle of middle school, she moved away, and we lost contact. There were rumors that she had become a trainee, but then out of nowhere, a music video dropped, and all the friends who were close to her at the time were going crazy on their private stories, saying they were so happy for her and hoped she would do well.
But honestly, Haerin was always such a quiet and kind person. She never wore makeup, yet she was stunningly beautiful. There’s absolutely no reason for any past controversy to come up because she was truly one of the sweetest and softest people. I really hope she does well, so I just wanted to write a little bit.
Haerin, fighting! Everyone who knew you is cheering you on. We love you!!! ㅠㅠㅠ”
#NJZ #엔제이지
#해린 #Haerin #ヘリン
“This fight is necessary,” group member Haerin told the BBC. “Although it will be extremely difficult and arduous, we will keep doing what we have done so far and speak up.”
instead of spreading hybe’s perception of haerin all over the internet, let’s spread her actual words.
[English Translation]
Hello, Bunnies fans of NewJeans. My name is Lee Tae-joon, a reporter at Sisa Journal.
To be honest, I had a lot of hesitation before publishing this report. I am a reporter on the social affairs desk, and I didn’t know much about NewJeans as a group beyond having listened to their songs.
Then, on the 29th of last month, I first reported on an article titled “ADOR’s Five Lawyers Resign Simultaneously… A New Phase in Danielle’s Damages Lawsuit.” Since I have experience covering legal affairs, I tried to present only the facts in as dry and objective a manner as possible.
However, the impact of the article was greater than I expected. Bunnies fans sent me dozens of tip-off emails and asked for follow-up reporting.
I was conflicted. It came from the thought: “I’m not an entertainment reporter—am I really the right person to cover this?”
In the end, I came to this conclusion: what does the department matter? The essence of journalism is reporting facts and conveying the truth, so I should inform the public in detail about how this case is unfolding.
With that in mind, I published the follow-up article today titled: “[Exclusive] ‘Only Danielle Was Singled Out for Contract Termination’… Petition Signed by 12,357 NewJeans Fans.”
Reporters produce articles, but public opinion is shaped by the public. And what brings us closer to uncovering the truth is the tips from readers.
Bunnies, I ask for your continued support and tips so I can keep following this case.
It may take quite some time until a conclusion is reached, but I will report steadily, quietly, and without rush.
Thank you for reading my writing despite its shortcomings.
버니즈🐰🤍시사저널 이태준 기자님께서 이번 사안을 단발성 이슈가 아니라 끝까지 추적 보도하고 싶다는 뜻을 밝히셨습니다. 사회부 기자로서 뉴진스 사안을 잘 몰랐지만 실제 취재와 제보를 통해 “사건의 심각성”을 느꼈고 기자의 본령은 사실과 진실 전달이라는 생각으로 계속 보도하기로 결정했다고 합니다.
특히 버니즈들의 제보 메일과 자료들이 후속 기사에 큰 도움이 되었고 여론을 만드는 건 대중과 독자들의 제보라고 직접 언급하며 추가 제보를 부탁하셨습니다.
결과가 나오기까지 시간이 걸릴 수 있지만 천천히 묵묵하게 계속 취재와 보도하겠다고 하셨습니다.
관련 자료, 정황, 기사화가 필요한 내용들이 있다면 정리해서 예의 있게 제보드리는 것도 큰 힘이 될 것 같습니다.
Sharp Clash Over Alleged Trial Delay… ADOR vs. Danielle’s 43 Billion KRW Damages Lawsuit Stumbles From the Start
https://t.co/BlEph44XHY
Reporter Kim Tae-won
- After ADOR’s entire legal team resigned, its request to postpone the hearing was denied… Failure to submit an evidentiary plan and whether Danielle should receive a separate trial become key issues
[Ilgan Sports] The first hearing has been held in the 43 billion KRW damages lawsuit involving HYBE subsidiary label ADOR, former Danielle of NewJeans, and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin (currently CEO of OOAK Records). Earlier, ADOR replaced its entire legal representative team and requested a change of hearing date, but the court rejected the request and proceeded as scheduled. However, criticism has emerged that ADOR, despite filing the lawsuit on December 29, 2025, had failed to properly prepare materials necessary for the proceedings over the past four months, reigniting controversy over alleged “intentional trial delays.”
On the afternoon of May 14, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 31 held the first hearing in the damages suit filed by ADOR against Danielle, Danielle’s mother, and former CEO Min. Only the legal representatives for both sides attended the hearing.
At the hearing, Danielle’s side strongly criticized ADOR’s handling of the lawsuit. Danielle’s attorney stated, “Four months after this lawsuit began, the plaintiff’s entire legal team resigned and a new team was appointed,” adding, “From the very beginning, the plaintiff targeted only Danielle among the NewJeans members. It is unfair to use a massive lawsuit as a retaliatory warning implying that other members could face similar legal action if they do not cooperate with the plaintiff’s demands.”
The five attorneys from Kim & Chang, who had represented ADOR since the filing of the lawsuit, all resigned on April 24 — roughly three weeks before the hearing date. During that process, attorneys for Danielle and former CEO Min submitted an opinion letter arguing that ADOR might request a postponement due to the gap in legal representation, and urged the court to proceed as scheduled.
Indeed, on the evening of May 8, ADOR appointed four attorneys from law firm Leehan as new counsel and simultaneously submitted a motion to change the hearing date. However, the court denied the request, and the first hearing proceeded as planned.
Danielle’s side also pointed out that during the previous preparatory hearing, ADOR had stated it would submit its evidentiary plan by April 30, yet had failed to submit any materials to date. Danielle’s attorney argued, “This conduct is an attempt to delay the trial and should never be tolerated,” adding, “The plaintiff’s failure to submit an evidentiary plan up to this point should effectively be regarded as abandoning its burden of proof, and the lawsuit should be dismissed. Strong sanctions are necessary against the plaintiff’s litigation conduct.”
Danielle’s side further argued that since ADOR had already presented the reasons and evidence when notifying Danielle of contract termination, there was no need for prolonged additional proceedings. Danielle’s attorney stated, “According to the plaintiff’s own claims, they already collected all evidence necessary to terminate the contract. The court simply needs to evaluate that evidence. There is no reason to drag out the trial by revisiting the same issues again, so Danielle’s portion could be concluded quickly,” and requested that Danielle’s case be separated and heard independently from the other two defendants.
In response, ADOR’s attorneys acknowledged that they had failed to submit the evidentiary plan, but denied any intention to delay the proceedings. ADOR stated, “There were practical circumstances behind the delay in submitting the evidentiary plan,” adding, “We are organizing revisions to materials prepared by the former legal team, and we plan to submit all evidence supporting the plaintiff’s claims at once, including evidence that has not yet been submitted.”
ADOR also denied allegations raised by Danielle’s side regarding “interference with Danielle’s entertainment activities,” which had been cited in support of a speedy trial request. ADOR responded, “That never happened,” adding, “From the plaintiff’s standpoint, filing a contract termination lawsuit while simultaneously blocking other activities would be contradictory. Even while litigation is ongoing, entertainment activities are not restricted, and it is difficult to say her actual activities have been affected.”
During the hearing, the court also noted the need to distinguish the liability structure for each defendant. The court pointed out that Danielle’s responsibility concerns the exclusive contract and its termination with ADOR, while Danielle’s mother and former CEO Min should separately be evaluated regarding alleged unlawful acts that led to the contract termination. Although the court did not immediately decide whether to grant Danielle’s request for separate proceedings, the possibility was raised that issues concerning each defendant could be treated differently going forward.
The court instructed ADOR to organize and submit its position on these matters in its next written brief. At the same time, the court once again requested the submission of comparable cases and precedents related to one of the lawsuit’s core issues: “tampering” (pre-contract expiration contact).
As in the previous preparatory hearing, the court stated there was a need to clearly define the legal meaning of the term “tampering.” The court explained that in order to establish civil liability for damages, there must be a clear causal relationship showing what specific acts occurred and how much damage resulted from them, requiring supporting case examples and legal analysis.
Meanwhile, the next hearing has been scheduled for June 11 at 2 PM. The court plans to continue proceedings based on witnesses requested by ADOR and additional evidence submissions.