‘ADOR Supporters (@Adorsupporters)’ Posts Position Statement

2025-10-26 ← Back to List

ADOR Supporters Position Statement

– Ahead of the NewJeans Exclusive Contract First Instance Ruling, We Propose a Path Where Everyone Can Coexist –

On October 30, 2025, the first instance ruling in the NewJeans exclusive contract trial will be delivered. It feels like the end of this situation is slowly approaching.

However, we cannot let it end like this. Rather than determining winners and losers, we need a solution for coexistence. There is a reason for this.

HYBE’s support based on its capital and systems laid the foundation for ADOR’s growth and had a significant impact. At the same time, the artistic innovation and management achievements that NewJeans attributes to CEO Min Hee-jin are also indispensable factors in ADOR’s success. NewJeans’ achievements are the result of both pillars working together and cannot be explained by either side alone.

Therefore, we believe now is the time for both sides to make a decision to acknowledge each other.

The following is a settlement proposal for a future where everyone wins.

1. NewJeans Remains at ADOR and Continues Activities

*NewJeans debuted at ADOR, and ADOR’s philosophy and systems are part of their identity.
*For the stability of the team, remaining at ADOR and continuing their activities is the best choice for NewJeans.

2. Reorganization of ADOR’s Structure

*To rebuild ADOR’s creative identity, CEO Min Hee-jin must return.
*HYBE can use this as an opportunity to restore diversity within the organization.
*CEO Min Hee-jin will forfeit her put option payment, and NewJeans will extend their exclusive contract period considering the hiatus and turmoil, as the price to return to ‘ADOR as it was before April 2024.’
*As a gesture of gratitude for HYBE’s capital and system support, HYBE Chairman of the Board Bang Si-hyuk will be nominated as ADOR’s advisor.

We hope that the conclusion of this situation does not become yet another division, and we sincerely hope that a settlement point acceptable to everyone can be found.

October 26, 2025, ADOR Supporters

ADOR Supporters Position Statement