2025-03-07 ADOR's Statement

Korean Original: 하이브 "뉴진스의 추모 리본 패용을 회사가 막을 이유 없어" [공식입장] < 연예 < 문화 < 기사본문 - 싱글리스트

English translation by Grok AI

HYBE: "There is no reason for the company to prevent NewJeans from wearing mourning ribbons" [Official Statement]

On the 7th, HYBE stated, "False information regarding memorial ribbons is spreading, and we would like to clarify," adding, "There is no reason for the company to prevent artists from wearing memorial ribbons." They continued, "At the time, HYBE was conducting a comprehensive review of whether and how artists from each label, including NewJeans, would wear memorial ribbons. Considering the different broadcasting conditions in Japan compared to Korea, we informed each label that prior coordination with broadcasters was necessary. We also coordinated with the broadcasting station regarding subtitles and MC comments explaining the reason for wearing memorial ribbons."

HYBE further explained, "In this process, all artists expressed their intent to wear the ribbons, and we intended to provide the same ribbons to NewJeans. However, they expressed their wish to wear ribbons they had prepared themselves, and we respected their decision, which was finalized accordingly."

On the same day, the first hearing for a preliminary injunction filed by ADOR to secure its management status and prohibit advertising contracts was held at the Seoul Central District Court. During the hearing, NJZ' legal representative referenced the Golden Disc Awards held in Fukuoka, Japan, following the Jeju Air crash in December of the previous year, stating, "At the time, the members intended to wear memorial ribbons on the Japanese stage, but HYBE blocked this, citing that 'Japanese broadcasters might take issue with it.' Upon verification, the Japanese broadcasters had no objections. In the end, Hanni hurriedly made memorial ribbons for the performance."

The representative added, "Afterward, we observed HYBE-affiliated artists performing on stage wearing standard memorial ribbons," and remarked, "If the debtor had followed the creditor’s instructions, this could have become a subject of criticism."