The court stated, “It is difficult to view that the defendants (NewJeans) are being forced to perform entertainment activities under the exclusive contract against their free will,” adding, “The exclusive contract remains valid, and ADOR retains its position as NewJeans’ management agency under that contract.”

The court further declared, “The exclusive contract signed between NewJeans and ADOR on April 21, 2022, is valid. The defendants shall bear the litigation costs.”