[theqoo] ADOR’S SIDE “DANIELLE WENT TO RECORD + FILM PHOTOSHOOT ALONE, JUST BECAUSE SHE DIDN’T GET PAID DOESN’T MEAN IT WASN’T A VIOLATION?”

ADOR stated, “Defendant Danielle’s breach of the exclusive contract involved her independent musical and commercial entertainment activities,” adding, “Conducting independent musical activities in violation of the exclusive contract infringed upon the most fundamental aspect of the contract, namely, entertainment activities through advertising, particularly her activities as a musician.” 

They then disclosed the contents of a messenger conversation, stating, “We understand that the recording of a song by an American musician has already taken place, and the project has progressed to the point where production and artist fees have been invested,” adding, “Therefore, even if the music video shoot has been suspended, a significant portion of her independent entertainment activities has already been carried out.” 

They continued, “If she recorded vocals independently without going through the plaintiff, this constitutes a clear breach of the exclusive contract. The defendant’s side currently argues that since there are no deliverables such as a music release or music video, there is no breach of the exclusive contract; however, we have doubts as to whether there truly are no deliverables or if they are simply being concealed.” They then emphasized, “Ultimately, among the members of NewJeans, the defendant Danielle is the only one who has pursued independent activities as a musician.”

Furthermore, regarding the breach of the exclusive contract due to commercial activities, they referred to photoshoots and advertising contracts, stating that these were “activities based on her status and popularity as a pop culture artist.” 

They continued, “ “The defendant’s side argues that since no contract was signed and no money was received, there was no breach of the exclusive contract; however, the exclusive contract with the plaintiff stipulates that the defendant may not engage in entertainment activities unrelated to the plaintiff,” adding, “Whether a breach occurred does not depend on whether a contract was signed or compensation was received.” They then reiterated, “Among the members of NewJeans, the defendant Danielle is also the only one who has independently pursued business activities and produced tangible results.”