ADOR Sues NewJeans' Danielle, Seeks 100 Billion KRW Penalty

• ADOR filed a lawsuit against NewJeans member Danielle on December 29, terminating her exclusive contract.
• The agency seeks penalty fees and damages, potentially reaching 100 billion KRW (approx. $69.2 million USD).
• ADOR also plans to hold a family member of Danielle and former CEO Min Hee-Jin accountable for the dispute.
• The lawsuit escalates the ongoing ADOR–NewJeans conflict, with Danielle facing an independent legal battle.
• Other NewJeans members (Haerin, Hyein, Hanni) have confirmed their return; Minji is still in talks.

Why It Matters: ADOR's lawsuit against Danielle for 100 billion KRW marks a major escalation in the NewJeans dispute.