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Ex-NewJeans member Danielle to face multimillion-dollar damages suit

Ador stated Monday that it will take legal action against Danielle, now an ex-member of NewJeans, to seek penalty fees and damages following the company's termination of her contract on the same day. While Ador declined to disclose the exact amount it will seek in damages, it noted that penalty fees would be calculated based on formulas already stipulated in the contract. Exclusive contracts for K-pop idols often stipulate penalties of up to tens of billions of won for early termination, especia

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NewJeans’ Danielle exits as Ador terminates contract

Danielle, a member of the girl group NewJeans, has been removed from both the group and her agency Ador, marking a major turning point in the months-long contract dispute that has divided the team. In a statement released Monday, Ador said it officially terminated Danielle’s exclusive contract, citing irreparable damage to trust and ongoing conflict stemming from the group’s legal dispute with the agency. “We have determined that it is no longer possible for Danielle to remain a member of NewJea

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NewJeans

HYBE Shares Updates On Legal Action For Malicious Acts Against Their Artists

The HYBE labels have provided updates on legal measures taken to protect their artists from malicious activities. On December 29, the labels shared the following updates on the progress of legal proceedings against malicious activities violating the rights of HYBE artists—including BTS, TXT, CORTIS, SEVENTEEN, TWS, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, and Zico—via each artist’s official Weverse. BTS Hello.This is BIGHIT… The post appeared first on .

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(LEAD) NewJeans' Hanni to stay with ADOR; Danielle's contract terminated: agency

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label ADOR said Monday that NewJeans member Han...

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NewJeans

Who is Danielle? Ex-NewJeans member at center of contract dispute

Danielle Marsh, who on Monday became the first member to formally exit NewJeans, is a Korean Australian singer who debuted in 2022 as part of the five-member girl group under Hybe subsidiary Ador. The agency announced the termination of her exclusive contract Monday, alleging that her family member delayed the resolution process between NewJeans and Ador. That same day, Ador announced plans to file a lawsuit against Danielle, seeking contractual penalties and damages. While specific figures were

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NewJeans

Return of K-pop juggernauts, rising talents to look forward to in 2026

2026 will be a big year for K-pop, as some of the biggest names of the industry from different generations are planning long-awaited group comebacks after members spent the past few years focusing on solo projects. Headlined by long-awaited returns of superstar groups like BTS, Blackpink, Big Bang and Exo, powerful rookie groups that debuted late 2025 and those officially looking to step into the K-pop scene are expected to create more buzz in 2026, driving renewed fan interest and commercial ac

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NewJeans full-group return derailed as Ador ends Danielle’s contract

NewJeans’ prospects for a full-member return hit a major setback as Ador announced the termination of its exclusive contract with member Danielle. On Monday, Ador released a statement outlining the status of ongoing discussions with members Minji, Hanni and Danielle, who had previously expressed a willingness to return to the company following a court ruling that upheld the validity of their exclusive contracts with Ador. "Following the confirmation of the court's ruling, we’ve held numerous conversations with Minji, Hanni, Danielle and their families,” the label said in the statement. “Hanni, along with her family, visited Korea and engaged in discussions with us. Through sincere dialogue, she made the decision to remain with Ador, respecting the court’s decision.” Ador said Minji also continued discussions with the agency, but it did not indicate whether she had made a final decision. However, Danielle’s case took a different turn. “Regarding Danielle, we determined it would be difficult to continue together as a NewJeans member and as an Ador artist and the company noti

NewJeans' Hanni to stay with ADOR; Danielle's contract terminated: agency

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label ADOR said Monday that NewJeans member Han...

Hanni

NewJeans

Ador terminates contract with NewJeans' Danielle

Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said it had held multiple discussions with Minji, Hani and Danielle, as well as their families, following the October court ruling that confirmed the validity of the NewJeans members' contracts. Hanni will rejoin the agency and Minji is still in talks, it added, but the agency concluded that it will be difficult for Danielle to continue as part of the group or with the agency. The two young

TXT hits 100m on Spotify with ‘Beautiful Strangers’

Tomorrow X Together reached the 100 million stream mark on Spotify with “Beautiful Strangers” as of Saturday, label Big Hit Music said Monday. The five-piece act now has 18 songs that have accomplished the feat. “Beautiful Strangers" is the focus track from its fourth full-length album, “The Star Chapter: Together.” The LP was released in July and sold over 1.76 million copies in its first week. It entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3 and spent three more weeks on the main albums chart. Over the w

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Ha Sungwoon to drop digital single after 1 1/2 years

Singer Ha Sungwoon is gearing up to return after 1 1/2 years with the digital single “Tell The World,” his agency Big Planet Made announced Monday. The single will drop on Jan. 5. He released his eighth EP “Blessed” in July 2024 after he completed his mandatory military service in the Army. The five-track set was fronted by a hip-hop-based dance tune he co-authored. Between the mini album and the upcoming digital single, he participated in a series of soundtracks for dramas and animations, inclu

BTS’ Jungkook garners 400m streams with ‘Still With You’

Jungkook of BTS logged 400 million hits on Spotify with his solo single “Still With You.” It is his seventh solo song to reach the milestone, label Big Hit Music said, citing platform data. He released the self-written song in 2020 dedicated to fans, and it topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 101 regions. The single claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart and No. 6 on the Digital Song Sales chart. The single went on to rank No. 62 on the Global 200 chart and No. 33

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Park Ji Hoon Is A Dethroned King Watched By Friends And Foes In “The King’s Warden”

The film “The King’s Warden” has unveiled five character posters! “The King’s Warden” is the first Korean film to center on the hidden story of King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon). The sixth king of Joseon, Danjong ascended the throne at age 12 but was dethroned by his uncle Grand Prince Suyang and exiled to Cheongnyeongpo… The post appeared first on .

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Breaking: NewJeans’ Hanni Confirmed And Minji In Talks To Return To ADOR + Danielle’s Contract Terminated

ADOR has shared an update on the NewJeans members’ contracts. On December 29, ADOR released an official statement announcing that they notified NewJeans member Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract, while Hanni will continue her activities with ADOR. Developments accelerated after the court ruled on October 30 in favor of contract validity in… The post appeared first on .