On March 21, it was revealed that the court accepted ADOR’s injunction for NJZ (NewJeans) regarding their activities.
The court ruled that NJZ (NewJeans), which has an exclusive contract dispute with ADOR, should not engage in independent activities. Last November, NewJeans promoted their activities after claiming that their contracts were terminated due to the violation of ADOR’s contract. In the early hours of March 22, the Instagram account that NJZ has been using shared another update, this time a long letter addressed to fans.
“Everything will be okay, Bunnies. It’s not easy, I know… but I hope you can let your heart rest a little today—whether it’s getting some good sleep or just taking it easy.Honestly… I’ve been a bit all over the place preparing for this stage, and I feel really sorry that I haven’t been able to look after you all as much lately. I had so many thoughts because I wanted to go all out this time… and I know it hasn’t been easy for you either. It must’ve been tough, not being able to communicate like we used to. I worry that you’re still hurting now… I really want to give each of you a hug and comfort you, but I can only do it through words, and that breaks my heart.ㅠㅠYou’re the ones who’ve always stood by us, endlessly cheering us on…You’ve worked so hard. Thank you. Because of you, the five of us became stronger, are strong now, and will continue to stay strong.This isn’t the end yet! We can’t see the future, so I can’t say anything for certain… but on the day after tomorrow, we’re going to give that stage everything we’ve got—just as hard as we prepared for it, just as much as we wanted to perform, and just as much as we’ve been missing you, Bunnies!!! We’re going to have more fun on that stage than anyone else!So don’t be too sad. Let’s all enjoy the stage together on Sunday, happily and fully. In the end, it’s music that brought us all together—so let’s enjoy this time with no regrets, believing we’ll find our way back to where we started.Our Bunnies!! You’re truly amazing and so, so precious to us five!!”
Netizens shared a variety of reactions to the news, including similar ones that offered support but wished the group take a break from social media.
Honestly, it’d be better if someone else managed their Instagram until things settle down. NewJeans *hwaiting.* I think it’d be better to pause Instagram for now. Both the idol and the fans seem mentally exhausted taking a break from communities and SNS and focusing on something else might be the best move.
Others expressed thoughts that NJZ should instead be apologizing to the others that were involved or mentioned in the ongoing legal battle, including ILLIT’s manager.
- So… are they really saying they’re just going to keep promoting??? How is that even possible?? Just start by apologizing to ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT’s manager first.
- First, how about apologizing to the other idol groups who had to endure everything for a year or more because of what they said…
- Just apologize to the female idol you grabbed by the hair [metaphor] and the manager. Why are you acting all holy and righteous by yourself? Like you’re some kind of saint, lol.
