ADOR accused of leaking NewJeans Hanni visa info has triggered a fresh legal storm surrounding the K-pop powerhouse as allegations of personal data violations surface in Seoul. Pop culture critic Kim Sung-soo held a press conference outside the Seoul Yongsan Police Station on July 28, announcing that he had filed a formal criminal complaint against ADOR and its management executives. The complaint alleges that the agency violated South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act by leaking sensitive visa-related records belonging to NewJeans member Hanni to select entertainment journalists during their ongoing exclusive contract dispute.
Leaking Confidential E-6 Visa Records to Media
The formal complaint behind how ADOR accused of leaking NewJeans Hanni visa info centers on non-public immigration data handled during employment administration. According to Kim, ADOR unlawfully shared confidential details regarding Hanni’s E-6 Arts and Entertainment visa, including its exact expiration date, her visa renewal status, and internal filing schedules. “Visa expiration timelines and extension progress for foreign residents are strict internal matters accessible only to immigration authorities, the individual, and their authorized agency,” Kim stated during the briefing. He emphasized that such sensitive data leaking under the vague label of ‘multiple music industry sources’ points to intentional internal disclosure.
Allegations of Intentional Stigmatization
Supporters and legal representatives assert that ADOR accused of leaking NewJeans Hanni visa info reflects a calculated strategic maneuver to damage the artist’s public standing amid legal friction. Hanni, a Vietnamese-Australian dual citizen, declared the termination of her exclusive contract alongside fellow members in late 2024, leading to rumors regarding her residency status. In February 2025, several media outlets published nearly 70 speculative articles suggesting she could become an illegal alien if she departed ADOR. Parents of the group members previously expressed outrage over the unauthorized spread of private legal documents. While Hanni has since legally secured a new visa, ADOR has yet to issue an official statement regarding the police complaint.
