The battle between NewJeans (NJZ) and ADOR is heating up, with both sides making strong claims about the group's future.

On March 6, the parents of NewJeans members shocked fans by claiming on social media, "ADOR's real goal is to completely block NJZ’s activities." They further stated, "Our exclusive contract with ADOR has already been terminated. ADOR has no right to manage or interfere with NewJeans' activities anymore."

However, ADOR quickly denied these accusations, releasing an official statement saying, "NewJeans has been actively promoting with new song releases and major overseas performances. We are not trying to stop their activities but simply ensuring that they continue under their valid contract with ADOR."

NewJeans members recently changed their team name to NJZ and launched their own social media accounts, hinting at their move toward independence. But ADOR isn’t backing down! The agency insists that their exclusive contract remains valid until 2029 and has taken legal action.

The first hearing for ADOR’s injunction to ban NJZ from signing independent advertising contracts will take place on March 7. Meanwhile, the court battle over whether the contract is still valid will begin on April 3.

The parents of NewJeans members released a lengthy statement, doubling down on their stance. They claim that:

ADOR did not fulfill its contract obligations, leading to the termination of their exclusive deal on November 29, 2024.

ADOR is wrongfully trying to control NJZ by filing legal actions to block them from promoting.

The company even attempted to ban NJZ from songwriting, composing, and performing!

ADOR’s legal actions came right after HYBE allegedly pressured concert organizers to cancel NJZ’s participation in the Complex concert.

The statement also accuses ADOR and HYBE of discriminating against NewJeans, limiting their activities, and even dismissing their achievements in the industry.

With both sides refusing to back down, this legal war is just getting started. ADOR insists that NewJeans must honor their contract, while NJZ’s side says they are fighting for their career freedom.

The court’s decision could change everything for NJZ and their future in the music industry. Stay tuned for updates.

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Singer Lee Hyori is being praised once again for her touching act of kindness toward the late actress Choi Jin Sil’s mother, a story that has recently resurfaced online and has people calling her ‘Mother Hyorisa’ for a reason.

This story gained attention after Lee Hyori shared it during her appearance on the YouTube variety show Super Market Sora, which aired on February 7 of last year. On the show, Lee Hyori opened up about how she comforted Choi Jin Sil’s mother at the actress’s funeral, even though she wasn’t very close to Choi Jin Sil personally.

During the show, Lee Hyori shared, “At the funeral, Unnie (referring to Um Jung Hwa), Jin Young oppa, and Jin Sil unnie’s mother were there. I didn’t know most of them, and I was still young, so I didn’t really know how to comfort anyone. I just sat nearby and watched the unnies comfort her.”

She continued, “It was around 11 or 12 at night. Jin Young oppa seemed out of place with the others, so I went to his room. He played a duet song with Jin Sil unnie that was never released, and asked if I wanted to listen. The song even had a music video with candid moments of Jin Sil unnie. He cried while watching it. I was still young, so I just sat next to him. When I came out, all the unnies had left. I was going to leave too, but Jin Sil unnie’s mother asked if I could stay for just one night.”

Lee Hyori added, “I didn’t feel like saying no. I thought, ‘If I can be of help, I’ll stay.’ So I slept in her room, and she held me while sleeping. Then I had a dream. Jin Sil unnie came to me—even though I had never met her in person—and said, ‘Please take care of Hwan Hee and Joon Hee.’ It was a strange dream, but even so, I couldn’t keep visiting their house or taking care of the children after that.”'

This touching moment continues to earn Lee Hyori praise for her kind-hearted nature. Often called "Mother Hyorisa" by fans (a nickname combining "Hyo Ri" and "Mother Teresa"), Lee Hyori is known for her good deeds. She has volunteered for abandoned animals, anonymously donated masks to low-income groups during the early days of COVID-19, and gave 100 million won during the 2023 Gangwon wildfires.

Beyond her TV appearances, Lee Hyori has shown her sincerity on shows like Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast, where she was praised for remembering her guests and keeping in touch with them even after they left. Her actions speak louder than words, and this is exactly why people continue to call her "Mother Hyorisa."

Fans continue to be moved by her unwavering kindness and generosity, proving that Lee Hyori is truly a role model in more ways than one.

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