Negins declares a stop after setback in the court battle

The South Korean K-POP group has announced that it takes a break from all activities, After the court ruled against them In their constant dispute with their registration mark ADOR.

The components of five pieces, which tried to rename the brand like NJZ, announced during a view at Complexcon Hong Kong on Sunday that “this will be our last performance for a short period”, after the appearance of their new songs.

On Friday, the court ruling prevented the group from organizing its appearance, making music or signing advertising deals during its conflict with ADOR.

Negans seeks to cut ties with ADOR after accusing them of mistreatment, and they said they would unite the court ruling.

The Hong Kong concert is Sunday night the first public appearance since the court’s decision.

After the appearance of their new song, the five MINJI, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Heyin diversity to read a letter dealing with their fans in English and Korean.

Hani and Danny said: “This stage means a lot to us, and each one of you gives us power only by being here.”

“It is really difficult for us to say this, but this may be our last performance for a short time. In respect of the court’s decision, we decided to stop all our activities at the present time.

They added, “It was not an easy decision, but we believe this is something we need to do at this moment.”

The group also said that the decision was “about protecting ourselves so that we can return to the strongest.”

They added, “We had to speak to protect the values ​​that we believe in, and that was an option that we do not regret at all.”

“We definitely believe that defending our dignity, our rights, and all that we care about is something that we must do, and that this belief will not change.”

The letter ended the headlines for an hour in front of a crowd of more than 11,000 fans at Asiaworld Expo Arena, the largest place for live music in Hong Kong.

The group performed its new NJZ, in the apparent challenge of the ruling last week.

In a statement on Monday, Ador said they “regret the members’ decision to move forward under the name other than Newjeans, despite the court’s order, and unilaterally announced the suspension of activities. ”

They added, “Ador is completely committed to the support of newjeans, in line with the conditions of the exclusive exclusive contract legally,” they added. “We hope to meet artists as soon as possible to discuss the path forward.”

Negans and Awwour have been involved in a prolonged conflict since August 2024, where the group was published with a number of complaints against the poster, including that it has deliberately undermined their career.

Hani also claimed that She suffered from harassment at the workplace While working with Ador.

The Seoul Court ruled that Negan’s claims did not “prove enough that Ador violated its great duty as part of their contract,” adding that the music brand had supported “most of its duties, including payment.”

The court’s court’s decision prohibits separate activities, which means that it will face difficulty in rename the brand under its new name, NJZ, without facing severe financial penalties for violating the contract.

NEWJEANS is one of the brightest new teams in K-POP, thanks to a playful mix of R&B and composed by sugar-coated pop.

In 2023, they were the eighth largest selling work in the world. Last year, they picked up a nomination for the best collection in the MTV Awards.