ADOR announced that Haerin and Hyein of NewJeans will continue their activities under the label.
The company stated that, after careful discussions with their families, both members have chosen to respect the court’s ruling and honor their exclusive contracts following thorough talks with ADOR.
ADOR added that it will do its best to support Haerin and Hyein to ensure their careers continue smoothly.
Fans are now closely watching to see what steps the remaining members will take next.
“She’s the most beautiful of all female idols” Red Velvet’s Irene goes viral for her breathtaking visuals at a recent event
Red Velvet’s Irene has once again gone viral for her stunning appearance.
On November 11, the idol attended the grand opening of Longchamp’s new luxury pop-up store. However, it wasn’t the event itself that drew attention it was Irene’s captivating beauty.
Known for her timeless, princess-like visuals, Irene charmed fans once more with her elegant look. Wearing a graceful white outfit paired with simple yet classic hair and makeup, she exuded effortless sophistication.
Photos and videos of Irene from the event have been circulating widely on social media, with netizens delighted to see the return of her signature elegance and beauty.
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin appeared in court on November 11 as a witness in ADOR’s damages lawsuit against director Shin Woo Seok and Dolphiners Films, the team behind NewJeans’ “Ditto” and “ETA” music videos. The third hearing took place at the Seoul Central District Court, presided over by Judge Lee Hyun Seok.
This was Min’s first court appearance since September, when she faced HYBE in a separate legal dispute over contract termination and stock options.
During testimony, Min stated she had given verbal approval for the release of the “ETA” director’s cut and clarified that ADOR held the copyright, saying:
“Copyright belongs to ADOR. Apple is a partner — I have the authority to approve creative rights.”
Min called ADOR’s damages claim “unreasonable,” arguing that it was “an abuse of the law” to seek penalties over a verbally approved project. She also dismissed allegations of favoritism toward Dolphiners Films as “baseless and slanderous.”
The conflict began when Dolphiners Films uploaded a director’s cut of “ETA” on its own YouTube channel in August last year. ADOR objected, claiming the upload was unauthorized. Afterward, Shin removed all related videos, but tensions escalated when both sides accused each other of false statements and defamation.
The legal battle between ADOR and Dolphiners Films continues to unfold as the court reviews claims of copyright, consent, and reputational damage.
IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has further cemented her elite status by purchasing a luxury villa in Hannam-dong’s UN Village for 13.7 billion KRW (~9.3 million USD).
According to the real estate industry and the Supreme Court Registry Office, Jang acquired a 244㎡ unit in Lucid House, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, in March and completed ownership registration last month. No mortgage appears on the registry, suggesting the purchase was made entirely in cash. The seller was Lee Ji Yong, former CEO of Daelim Trading and a second-generation member of the DL Group.
Lucid House, the first development project by Daelim D&I, boasts one of UN Village’s most exclusive addresses. With only 15 households across two buildings, the villa offers panoramic views of the Han River and Namsan, 24-hour security, and private elevators for each unit. The property was previously home to actress Kim Tae Hee, who bought a unit in 2012 for 4.35 billion KRW and sold it in 2018 for 6.4 billion KRW.
Born in 2004, Jang Wonyoung has solidified her position as IVE’s irreplaceable center, combining striking visuals with talent. This year, she has dominated the advertising world as the face of Woori Bank, Malto, Binggrae, Dyson, Dashing Diva, Barer, JIM BEAM, and New Balance.
IVE recently concluded promotions for their 4th mini-album, ‘IVE SECRET’, and held their first-ever three-day solo concert at KSPO Dome, selling out every seat and reaffirming their status as a top-tier girl group.
With the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) just a day away, several 2007-born idols who have been balancing academics alongside their busy entertainment careers are preparing to take the exam, while others have opted to focus fully on their professional activities.
On November 13 KST, 554,174 students will sit for the CSAT at 1,310 testing sites across 85 districts nationwide. Among them are young idols who have diligently studied despite packed schedules and overseas promotions.
Reported test-takers include ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, TWS’ Kyungmin, izna’s Yoo Sarang, and KickFlip’s Donghyun. Industry insiders noted that these idols made significant efforts to balance studies with demanding careers.
However, several 2007-born idols have decided to skip the exam this year to prioritize their entertainment commitments. These include IVE’s Leeseo, BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon and Rami, Hearts2Hearts’ Yooha and Stella, MEOVV’s Narin, KATSEYE’s Yoonchae, izna’s Choi Jungeun, and tripleS members Kim Soomin, Kim Chaewon, Jung Hayeon, and Jung Hyerin.
Starship Entertainment, IVE’s agency, explained:
“After much discussion regarding Leeseo’s CSAT participation, she decided not to take the exam in order to focus on IVE’s current activities. Depending on her future plans, she may consider college later on.”
The 2026 CSAT is set to begin at 8:40 a.m. on November 13 at testing centers nationwide.
