The group NewJeans' appeal against the court's ruling prohibiting independent activities has been dismissed.
On the 16th, the 50th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Kim Sang-hoon) stated regarding the members' injunction appeal, "This injunction case is justified," and upheld the previous decision to grant the injunction.
The court accepted the injunction request filed by Ador against NewJeans on the 21st of last month, fully granting the request to prohibit "the preservation of agency status and the signing of advertising contracts."
If the party that filed the injunction request is dismissed, they can appeal directly to the second instance. However, the opposing party can file an objection and appeal if it is not accepted.
In response, the members of NewJeans filed an objection on the same day the injunction was granted, but the court's dismissal decision on that day has increased the likelihood that the dispute between both sides will go to the second instance.
NewJeans held an emergency press conference last November, announcing that their exclusive contract with Ador was terminated due to a breach of contract. They then announced their new group name, NJZ, and began independent activities.
In response, Ador stated, "Claiming that trust has been unilaterally broken cannot be a reason for termination," and filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract. They also filed an injunction request to prevent the members from engaging in independent activities.
With the court maintaining the injunction decision, NewJeans is expected to be unable to engage in independent activities without Ador's prior approval or consent until the first instance result of the main lawsuit is announced.
Separately, the first instance of the main lawsuit filed by Ador to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract against NewJeans members is ongoing. The second hearing for the main lawsuit is scheduled for June 5th.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
