what happened to new jeans

NewJeans, the popular K-pop girl group, has been embroiled in a highly publicized and ongoing legal dispute with their record label ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe. The group sought to leave the label due to conflicts involving management issues, unfair competition, and allegations of workplace harassment. In 2024, a major conflict erupted between NewJeans' CEO Min Hee- jin and Hybe's executives, leading to Min's dismissal as ADOR CEO, though she remains involved as a producer. NewJeans publicly expressed distrust toward their management, released statements and held press conferences, but a court blocked their attempt to leave ADOR and perform independently. Subsequent legal appeals by NewJeans have been denied, forcing the group into an indefinite hiatus as they are legally restrained from activities that exclude ADOR's involvement. The dispute has attracted significant media attention and criticism, with the group's members facing harsh scrutiny partly due to their youth. Negotiations and court mediations have so far failed to resolve the conflict, and NewJeans members are committed to navigating the challenge together but have not resumed activities. Their lawsuit and legal hearings are ongoing, with no clear end in sight, leaving their future uncertain for now. Despite adversity, the group remains influential in music and fashion but is currently inactive amid this legal battle.