Clearing Up the Confusion: The Truth Behind ADOR’s Lawsuit Verdict
Published March 7, 2025
There have been a lot of discussions surrounding the lawsuits against ADOR, so let’s break it down in a simple and straightforward way.
Recently, all lawsuits filed against ADOR have been dismissed. However, there’s been some confusion about what this actually means. Let’s clarify.
The Background
The lawsuit in question involved a former employee who was responsible for managing advertising relations for NewJeans. After this employee’s contract was terminated in November, it was discovered that they had allegedly been bypassing ADOR and dealing directly with companies and NewJeans themselves. Naturally, ADOR conducted an internal audit. The former employee then claimed that they were bullied, detained for four hours, and had their phone confiscated. As a result, they filed a lawsuit against ADOR, citing misconduct and workplace bullying.
The Verdict: Administrative Closure
The Ministry of Employment and Labor reviewed the case and decided on an administrative closure. Some news outlets inaccurately referred to this as a “not guilty” verdict, but these are two very different things.
An administrative closure means that the materials provided by the complainant were insufficient to be substantiated. In other words, there wasn’t enough evidence for the ministry to even proceed with an investigation. It doesn’t mean ADOR was found innocent, nor does it mean they were found guilty—it simply means the case couldn’t move forward due to a lack of evidence.
Can the Case Be Reopened?
Yes. Since this was an administrative closure, the case could be reopened in the future if new, stronger evidence emerges. This is different from a “not guilty” verdict, where a defendant is formally cleared, and the case cannot be retried due to double jeopardy laws.
Other Complaints Filed Against ADOR
In addition to this case, some fans of NewJeans also filed complaints against ADOR, alleging mistreatment and harassment. These, too, were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
What About Lawsuits From ADOR’s Side?
Right now, ADOR has its own legal battle in progress.
They filed for an injunction, asking the court to declare that their contract with NewJeans is still valid. Many believe that HYBE and ADOR are holding off on filing lawsuits against individuals and media outlets until this contract dispute is officially settled. If the court rules in their favor, they might then start taking legal action against those they believe have defamed or wronged them.
At the end of the day, the law is the law. While legal rulings don’t always align with public opinion or ethics, they serve as the framework for justice. For now, the lawsuits against ADOR have been closed due to a lack of evidence, but the situation could evolve if new evidence is brought forward. Until then, all eyes are on the court’s upcoming decisions.
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