ADOR: "The 43 billion KRW damages lawsuit doesn't determine Danielle's entertainment activities ... She can decide for herself"

SOURCE: 어도어 측 "430억 손배소, 다니엘 연예활동 좌우하지 않아…본인 결정 가능"

ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, has refuted claims that they are intentionally delaying the 430 billion KRW damages lawsuit filed against NewJeans' ex-member Danielle, her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin (currently CEO of OOAK Records).

On the morning of the 26th, during a preparatory hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, ADOR stated, "This lawsuit for damages and penalties do not determine Danielle's entertainment activities."

Danielle's side argued, "This case was filed by the plaintiff. They judged that there was a major violation of contract and notified her of termination. If so, the reasons for that termination should already be established. They shouldn't be searching for evidence through the lawsuit. It has already been three months since this case began, the plaintiff should already have the evidence. We are requesting a set schedule so the plaintiff can submit the materials and we can respond accordingly."

In response, ADOR countered, "They are linking Danielle's activities to this case, but this is a lawsuit for damages and penalties. It does not determine the defendant's career. The defendant can decide for herself whether to continue her entertainment activities."

Hearing this, Danielle's side pushed back, saying, "If Danielle resumes her activities, the plaintiff will undoubtedly raise objections and pick a fight."

Last December, ADOR terminated Danielle's exclusive contract and filed a lawsuit for damages. At the time, ADOR stated, "We plan to hold one of Danielle's family members and former CEO Min Heejin legally responsible for causing this dispute and for NewJeans' departure and delayed return."

Previously, NewJeans' members had demanded the reinstatement of former CEO Min Heejin, who was dismissed due to conflicts with HYBE, but this was not accepted. In November 2024, they claimed their contracts were terminated due to ADOR's violations. ADOR insisted the contracts were still valid and filed a lawsuit to confirm the contracts' validity in December. The court sided with ADOR, ruling that the contracts were still valid.

Haerin and Hyein were the first to announce their return through ADOR, followed by Hanni. Minji is still in discussions regarding her return. However, ADOR has notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract, drawing significant attention.

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'35 y.o' Irene couldn't avoid being nagged over marriage ... Left speechless by 'fertility window' comment

SOURCE: '35세' 아이린, 결혼 잔소리 못 피했다…"가임기" 발언에 말문 막혀

Red Velvet's Irene appeared flustered during a conversation about marriage.

On the 25th, a video titled 'After Dubai Chewy Cookie and Bomdong Bimbimbap, it's definitely Irene x Grandma' was posted on Kim Youngok's Youtube channel.

On this day, Kim Youngok warmly welcomed Irene and praised her by saying, "You look even prettier in person." When Irene mentioned her hobby is just 'lying down,' Kim Youngok offered a warm advice, saying, "If you stay like that, you lose energy. It's good to move your body often, aside from resting time."

During their conversation, the topic of marriage naturally came up. When Kim Youngok asked, "Have you thought about marriage?" Irene trailed off, saying, "I'll get married someday, but not right now." In response, Kim Youngok added a realistic comment, saying, "You should consider your fertility window," which left Irene covering her face and laughing, unable to continue speaking.

The two also talked about recent food trends and memes. Kim Youngok shared that she had tried Dubai Chewy Cookie herself and joked, "It felt like eating a handful of sand," drawing laughter. Meanwhile, Irene caused an explosion of laughter when she admitted, "I only heard about Bomdong Bibimbap for the first time yesterday," showing that she was a bit behind on the trends.

Kim Youngok also expressed surprise at their 54-year age difference. Despite this, the conversation remained warm and lively, showing enjoyable cross-generational empathy and delightful chemistry.

Meanwhile, Irene is set to make a comback onthe 30th with her first full-length album, 'Biggest Fan.'

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Kim Youngdae and Lee Naeun spark dating rumors after being spotted on a date ahead of military enlistment ... "Just close friends"

SOURCE: [단독]김영대·이나은, 입대 전 데이트 포착에 열애 의혹…“친한 친구 사이”

Actor Kim Youngdae (3) and actress Lee Naeun (27), formerly of the group APRIL, were spotted spending time together. With about a month left before his military enlistment, the two were seen meeting closely, leading to dating rumors. However, both sides denied it, saying they are 'just friends.'

According to Star Day on the 26th, Kim Youngdae and Lee Naeun were seen spending their time together on the afternoon of the 25th at a drugstore near Gwangnaru in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

According to witnesses, the two visited the store around 4PM, when there were relatively few people, and enjoyed shopping trip for daily items like toothbrushes. They were wearing casual running clothes with caps pulled down, and instead of hiding their faces with masks, they appeared comfortable and affectionate like any ordinary couple while browsing the store.

Reportedly, they also created an atmosphere closer than just friends as they chatted warmly throughout the shopping trip and even helped choose items for each other. Gwangjin-gu, where Kim Youngdae lives, and Guri, where Lee Naeun spends most of her time, are neighboring areas separated by the Han River, making it easy for them to share daily routines or light exercise.

Their connection dates back to the 2019 MBC 'Extraordinary You,' where they acted as a couple. They reportedly have remained in contact since then, and now they are drawing attention with this recent meeting just before his enlistment.

Regarding this, Kim Youngdae's side initially told Star Today, "We don't know the details as it's the artist's private life," and latter added, "They are close acquaintances who have known each other for a long time." Lee Naeun's side also stated, "They often run together with several other people," and clarified, "They are not dating. They are just close friends."

Born in 1996, Kim Youngdae is scheduled to enlist for active duty this April. He debuted in 2017 through the web drama 'Secret Crushes: Special Edition,' and solidified his position as lead actor through 'Extraordinary You' and 'Penthouse' series. Recently, he has been meeting global audiences through TVING's 'Dear X' and Netflix's 'Boyfriend on Demand.'

Lee Naeun also gained recognition after landing her first leading role in 'Extraordinary You.' Since then, she has continued her acting career in dramas like 'The Defects.' Regarding past allegations of internal conflict within her group, the legal dispute concluded with her being cleared of charges. She is currently appearing on the variety show 'Trend Shopper Season 5.'

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