NewJeans Danielle and Min Hee-jin Side Call ADOR Legal Tactic a Malicious Delay

Attorneys representing NewJeans member Danielle and former CEO Min Hee-jin have accused ADOR of stalling legal proceedings by replacing counsel and withholding evidence plans. The legal teams argue these maneuvers are a malicious effort to prolong the dispute and damage the defendants' personal and professional lives.

Key Facts

• ADOR’s original counsel, Kim & Chang, resigned from the case on April 24.
• ADOR appointed Law Firm Lihan as its new representative on May 8 and requested a trial postponement.
• The court rejected the postponement request and proceeded with the hearing on May 14.
• Danielle's legal team claims the delay is a strategy to exhaust her "brightest period as an idol" through lengthy litigation.
• Min Hee-jin's counsel criticized ADOR for refusing to submit evidence plans, describing it as "malicious intent to impoverish the lives of the defendants."

Key Terms

• ADOR: The HYBE subsidiary label managing NewJeans.
• Kim & Chang: South Korea's largest law firm.
• Evidence Plan: A roadmap submitted to the court outlining the specific evidence a party intends to present.

Key Quote

"(The trial delay) seems to be aimed at consuming (Danielle's) brightest period as an idol with legal disputes by proceeding with the lawsuit for a long time, regardless of winning or losing." — Danielle's attorney

Next

• The court has proceeded with the trial despite ADOR’s request for a postponement.
• Legal teams for Danielle and Min Hee-jin will continue seeking a swift resolution to prevent further professional damage.