On May 30, a court in Seoul said that NJZ cannot work without asking their company, ADOR.

NJZ must not do any music or TV work alone or with another company unless ADOR says it’s okay. This rule will stay until the court gives a final decision.

The court also said that if all the group members break the rule, they must pay ADOR ₩1 billion (about $729,000 USD) for each time they break it. NJZ also has to pay for the court costs.

Another court case about the contract is still going on. The next hearing will be on June 5.

People online were surprised at the big fine.

“This is right. A contract is not a joke.”
“Wow, each person has to pay ₩1 billion KRW?”
“It’s ₩1 billion KRW every time someone breaks the rule.”

On May 30, the Seoul Central District Court said that NJZ cannot do any entertainment work without permission from their agency, ADOR.

The court stated that NJZ is not allowed to perform or take on any entertainment activities alone or through others unless ADOR agrees first. This rule will last until the court makes a final decision about the contract.

If all the members ignore this rule, they will each have to pay ₩1 billion KRW (around $729,000 USD) to ADOR for every violation. NJZ will also be responsible for covering legal fees.

Apart from this decision, ADOR's main lawsuit to confirm the contract is still ongoing. The next court meeting is on June 5.

Many internet users were shocked by the large amount of money.

“This is correct. A contract should be respected.”
“Does this mean ₩1 billion KRW for each member?”
“Every time the rule is broken, they pay ₩1 billion KRW.”

On May 30, the 52nd Civil Affairs Division of the Seoul Central District Court declared that NJZ cannot pursue any independent entertainment activities without prior consultation and approval from their agency, ADOR.

The ruling emphasized that NJZ is prohibited from engaging in any form of entertainment work—either alone or via a third party—unless ADOR gives explicit consent, until the first court verdict on the contract’s legitimacy is issued.

The court also included a mandatory clause: if all group members breach the order, they must pay ₩1.00 billion KRW (approximately $729,000 USD) per violation to ADOR. Additionally, NJZ will be responsible for covering the legal expenses associated with the application.

Separately, ADOR’s primary lawsuit to confirm the contract’s validity is ongoing, with the second oral hearing scheduled for June 5.

Netizens reacted strongly to the potential financial consequences:

“As it should be—contracts aren't something to take lightly.”
“So that’s ₩1 billion KRW per member? Incredible.”
“Every violation costs ₩1 billion KRW per person. That’s huge.”