The members of New Jeans (new activity name NJZ), whose independent activities have been halted by the court's decision to grant a provisional injunction, expressed their feelings through foreign media.
On the 22nd (local time), New Jeans stated to the American current affairs weekly Time, "We were disappointed with the court’s ruling," and added, "We did not think the K-pop industry would change overnight. Compared to what we have experienced so far, this is merely another phase in our journey."
The members noted, "This may be the reality of Korea," while adding, "We feel that change and growth are necessary. It seems like Korea wants to make us revolutionaries."
Following the court's decision, ADOR, which has maintained its position as New Jeans' agency until the first judgment in the main lawsuit, expressed to Time, "We regret that this issue has gone to court," stating, "If the members return to the label (ADOR), we can resolve the misunderstandings effectively."
The previous day, a court granted ADOR's application for a provisional injunction prohibiting the 'preservation of agency control and signing advertising contracts.' As a result, the members of New Jeans are unable to engage in independent musical activities without consultation with ADOR until the first judgment in the main lawsuit is announced.
New Jeans previously declared the termination of their contract with ADOR last November, citing the agency's failure to fulfill obligations.
The members plan to proceed with the appeal against the provisional injunction decision while continuing their dispute in the main lawsuit regarding the confirmation of the validity of the exclusive contract. They are scheduled to perform as planned at 'ComplexCon' in Hong Kong on the 23rd.