K-pop fans were left stunned after Ador — the label behind girl group NewJeans — notified member Danielle that she is being removed from the group, while signaling its plans to pursue legal action over alleged contract violations. Lawyers in Korea say the financial penalties tied to the dispute could exceed 100 billion won ($74 million) under industry-standard formulas. Ador said on Monday that it had "determined it is difficult to continue with Danielle as a NewJeans member and Ador artist," adding that it had notified her of contract termination. The company also said it intends to "hold legally accountable" a member of Danielle’s family and former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, whom it claims played a role in triggering the dispute and delaying the group’s return. Although Ador did not disclose a specific penalty figure, Korean legal commentators say the potential sum could be enormous. According to attorney Ahn Hee-chul of law firm DLG, who recently discussed the case on a YouTube show, damages in standard Korean entertainment contracts are typically calculated by multiplying an artis