Wait, with MHJ’s non-compete clause, what will happen to NJ if they leave Hybe?

I’m really curious about what will happen with NJ now that they’ve threatened to terminate their contract. Some people speculate that MHJ might start her own company for them, but doesn’t she have a non-compete clause that prevents her from working in the entertainment industry in the next few years? Even if she tries to challenge that contract in court, it would still take a very long time to settle, especially considering how Hybe operates.

If that’s the case, what will happen to the NJ members? Will they retire completely from the industry, or will they join an already established company? MHJ plays such a significant role in shaping their concept and identity, and I doubt smaller companies would be able to maintain that standard. It’s worrying to think about where they might end up.

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im guessing that they will join a smaller ent or sm

Sm is already out of the picture, and with Hybe holding shares in the company, I doubt Nj would move there while it’s still tied to Hybe. That said, I really hope they don’t end up under Mc Mong, a guy who pulled out his teeths just to dodge military service is just as shady as Hybe.

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I assumed that was thrown out when Hybe dissolved the shareholder's contract, so it never made sense to me how much she fought to get it re-instated

Looks like she's getting her money and no longer forced to abide by the DNC.

The real question is would she actually start her own agency or move the girls to BANA

What’s Bana? Anyway, I don’t think it will dissolve that easily. This doesn’t sound like something Hybe would do. I believe they included the clause from the start because they intended to fire her while also eliminating any potential future competition from her. There is no way they would just let her take Nj and start her own company, especially knowing the group poses a major threat to their own ggs. Hybe isn’t that 'kind', we all know it. That’s why I think Mhj were fighting for her position at Ador, it probably much easier than trying to dissolve the clause or she just genuinely didn't have any plan to leave Hybe since the start nor stealing Nj from them. Now, she’s probably finally seeking to terminate it through the court as Nj will in danger position if this going on longer.

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Bana is where all of NewJeans producers are, run by fellow ex-SM staff

And Hybe was the one that made to dissolve the contract in it's entirety first, that's how they were able to fire her at all. Min HeeJin is simply agreeing to dissolve it, so that should speed it along

So that means, hybe probably will trying something to make sure Nj can't leave...

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Ofc newjeans can leave, but what you need to worry is WHEN. Especially next year with BTS comeback from military, they will be at their full power. Hybe can just drag this case out until NJ's 7 years contract end and burry them until then, it don't matter MHJ leave or create new agency.

They just need to win the injunction, which usually only takes a few months to get the results, and the girls can continue their careers. It’s kind of like how the loona members signed with a new company before their old contracts were officially terminated by the court. If they lose, I think they’ll probably just choose to pay the penalty by then.

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you comparing loona company to hybe? thats crazy....

I don't think you can just finish this case with few months, if it's possible NJ and MHJ already done that. The case was like what, april? we are at the end of the year and still 0 court case and BTS will comeback soon it will boost Hybe image.

And hybe just can say "you can keep the penalty money for yourself, let's fulfill the 7 years contract. to the dungeon there you go". it's not like hybe don't like money, but they can recoup the money from BTS comeback and tour next year. But to bury top group that can hinder LSF, illit and your next GG?.

You underestimate what Hybe can do with their money, power and connection.

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Yes, I am, because laws are still laws. An injunction usually only takes months to maintain the status quo and prevent harm while a case is being decided. It’s always there to protect the less powerful party. What takes years is the actual contract termination. Even now, I believe some Loona members still haven't fully gotten out of their contract with Bbc. And Hybe can’t refuse Nj's termination fees if it’s stated in their contract that allows termination upon payment of a fee. From how Mhn talked about this before, and how Hybe has mediaplays using the amount of the fees to scare the Nj members, I guess that’s what’s written in their contract.

I didn’t underestimate Hybe’s power as a corporate, but I’m talking about the law. They can try dragging it out, who’s to say they can’t, but there’s also proof that courts usually side with idols when the company is always the more powerful one. Idols are not views as an employees actually make it much easier for them in the court tbh.

I also forgot to mention that MHJ and NJ’s actions right now are to avoid being seen as traitors like 50/50, so Hybe doesn’t gain the upper hand. That’s why it’s taking them longer to decide on terminating their contracts. Now, they have chance to leave without paying a cent.