SEOUL, July 5 -- K-pop agency ADOR has submitted new evidence alleging former CEO Min Hee-jin orchestrated efforts by girl group NewJeans to break away from the company.

In its damages lawsuit involving former member Danielle, her mother and Min, ADOR told a court Thursday that fresh material - including an audio recording - suggests coordinated planning behind the group's dispute with the agency, The Korea Herald reported.

At the centre of the submission is a recording dated September 2, 2024, in which Min allegedly discussed plans related to NewJeans' YouTube livestream held nine days later.

ADOR said the recording shows Min telling the members' parents that the livestream "must go ahead" as it could serve as evidence in a future leg...