Hani of NewJeans was spotted in Australia, looking healthy. Fans are relieved but speculate on the group's comeback timeline.
January/28/2026 15:48
Hani's recent situation has been reported. Yesterday (27th), a sighting story appeared on an online community stating, 'I met Hani at the Australian Open tennis tournament.' The author shared a photo of a hat signed by Hani, gathering attention. The author added, 'Hani looked to be in very good condition,' but mentioned, 'It seems it will still take some time until her return.' Upon hearing this news, fans felt relieved by Hani's healthy appearance, but pointed out that she is currently staying abroad, speculating that the specific comeback date for the group may not yet be confirmed. Previously, the members of NewJeans announced the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR due to a breakdown in trust, but the court ruled in favor of ADOR in a lawsuit regarding the validity of the exclusive contract. As a result, the members who had claimed independent activities accepted the court's decision and began the process of returning to their agency. Hani returned to ADOR following Heerin and Haein. At that time, ADOR revealed, 'Hani visited Korea with her family and had a long, deep conversation with ADOR. During that process, she reflected on the past and looked at the situation objectively. After sincere dialogue, Hani decided to respect the court's ruling and stay with ADOR.' Minji is currently in discussions regarding her return, while Danielle has received a notice of contract termination due to breaches of the exclusive contract. Former ADOR representative Min Heejin held a press conference on the 28th regarding the tampering allegations against NewJeans. - NewJeans' Hani, staying in the southernmost city in the world? Sighting story becomes a topic of discussion 'looked happy' - Announced activity suspension... NewJeans' Minji & Hani share recent updates from abroad 'In a place where no one knows us'.
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