Translation by @newjeans_loop

Hi Bunnies, I got the letters you sent!! So touched~ You made me cryㅠㅠ I read each and every letter without missing a day because every single one is so precious. EVERY LETTER FEELS SO HEARTFELT AND MEANINGFUL. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! I could truly feel your comforting words, your encouragement, and all the love you have for me—it made it impossible not to cryㅠㅠ Honestly, sometimes I wonder if it’s okay to receive this much love! So I try to be someone Bunnies can be proud of. We’re going through a tough time right now, but I gain the most strength when I’m communicating with Bunnies. I really really wanted to talk to you all. So the letters you sent mean so much to me. When I read them, I imagine you writing them... and then it feels like you’re sitting right in front of me, talking directly to me. It’s amazing how it feels like Bunnies know me even better than I know myself! You know, there are times I don’t really understand myself or my emotions. These days, I’m trying to feel my emotions more, and reading your letters helps me connect with myself and makes my heart feel fuller. Thank you, Bunnies. My beloved Bunnies... You’ve been so worried, but just thinking about how we can meet anytime again makes everything feel less difficult! Songs that Bunnies love, songs that make you happy when you listen to them—those moments will come where we can enjoy all of that together! Every day, I’m eating well, sleeping well, listening to lots of music, and spending happy times with my family and members. And I’m thinking of Bunnies and feeling happy too! So I hope you all stay healthy and spend each and every day happily as well. I love you, Bunnies. YOU’RE MY UNIVERSE.

Original article by Kim Ji-hye for Naver

English translation by @juantokki (Twitter)

ADOR and NewJeans presented conflicting stances regarding the possibility of reaching a settlement or mediation.

On the morning of the 3rd, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 41 held the first hearing for the lawsuit filed by ADOR against NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein) to confirm the validity of their exclusive contract.

During the hearing, the judge asked, “Is there a possibility of settlement or mediation?” ADOR’s legal representative responded, “We hope to reach a settlement.” However, NewJeans' legal team shut down the possibility, stating, “That is not an option at this time. Given the members' emotional state, it is simply not feasible right now.”

In civil cases, unlike criminal trials, the parties involved are not required to attend the hearings. However, all five NewJeans members personally attended the injunction hearing on the 7th of last month, where they tearfully pleaded, “We have absolutely no desire to continue working with ADOR.” Despite their emotional appeal at the time, they did not appear in court for this session.

Last December, ADOR filed a lawsuit asserting that its exclusive contract with NewJeans remained valid, countering NewJeans’ public contract termination announcement in November 2023. The group had cited ADOR’s failure to fulfill its obligations as the reason for their decision.

In January of this year, after NewJeans attempted to continue activities under their new name, NJZ, ADOR sought a court injunction to preserve its status as their agency and to block the group from signing independent advertising contracts.

On the 21st of last month, the court ruled in favor of ADOR, granting the injunction. However, NewJeans immediately appealed the decision, filing an objection with the court on the same day. The hearing for their objection is scheduled for the 9th at 2 PM KST.

Meanwhile, the second hearing for ADOR’s lawsuit to confirm the validity of NewJeans' exclusive contract is set for June 5th.

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