As a result, Adore plans to hold Daniel accountable for his actions.
Hani and Minji have decided to continue their activities with Adore after discussions.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Han-gil] New Jeans member Daniel has announced his separation from Adore. Following the court's ruling affirming the validity of his exclusive contract, discussions about his return were ongoing. However, Adore deemed it untenable to maintain the contract with Daniel and officially notified him of its termination. Adore publicly stated that Daniel could no longer function as both a member of New Jeans and as an artist under their label. Industry insiders speculate that Daniel's recent activities rendered the maintenance of the contract difficult, suggesting his external engagements diminished trust with the company. There are also cautious claims that former representative Min Hee-jin may have aided Daniel in this situation. Adore announced plans to pursue legal action against Daniel's family and Min Hee-jin for the conflicts arising from this dispute. Daniel is expected to face legal claims for breach of contract and damages due to the reasons leading to the termination. Meanwhile, New Jeans’ Hani has decided to continue working with Adore after discussing it with her family, while Minji is also engaging in ongoing talks with the label.
The termination of the contract between Adore and Daniel highlights the intricate relationships prevalent in the music industry. Daniel's independent actions and external engagements have jeopardized the trust central to exclusive contracts, illustrating potential conflicts in the relationship between artist and agency. These tensions extend beyond personal choices, signaling how an artist's actions can blur the lines of contractual obligations.
Conversely, Adore's announcement of legal action reveals the responsibilities inherent in the trust structure between artists and their labels, potentially enhancing transparency in future artist contracts. This serves as a warning that breaches of contractual obligations can have significant legal repercussions, which could serve as a crucial reference for relationships between other agencies and artists.
Ultimately, this situation may profoundly impact not only Daniel but also the relationships among New Jeans members. Given that friends and colleagues Hani and Minji are working towards a deeper understanding with Adore, the resolution of this dispute is likely to influence future activities of New Jeans and will be a significant variable in any reconciliation and re-contracting processes.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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