NewJeans members Minji, Hani, and Daniel express intent to return to ADOR, raising questions about their unilateral announcement.
November/13/2025 11:49
While Hae-rin and Hae-in of NewJeans have returned to ADOR, Minji, Hani, and Daniel have also expressed their intention to return. However, there is growing interest in whether we will see the full group's activities again, as their announcement was unilateral without consultation with ADOR. ADOR announced yesterday (12th) that 'Hae-rin and Hae-in expressed their intention to continue activities with ADOR,' stating that 'the two made the decision to respect the court's ruling and adhere to the exclusive contract after careful consideration with their families and sufficient discussions with ADOR.' They added, 'ADOR will do its best to ensure that Hae-rin and Hae-in can continue their entertainment activities smoothly. We kindly ask fans for warm support and to refrain from speculation regarding the members.' Following this, interest turned to the remaining members Minji, Hani, and Daniel. About three hours after ADOR's official announcement, Minji, Hani, and Daniel conveyed their position through the law firm Hanil. The three members stated, 'Recently, after careful discussions, we decided to return to ADOR,' and added, 'One member is currently in Antarctica, which delayed communication, but we had no response from ADOR, so we had to inform you through separate comments. We will continue to visit you with heartfelt music and performances.' However, ADOR stated, 'We are currently confirming the true intentions regarding the return of Minji, Hani, and Daniel.' This suggests that the three announced their return unilaterally without prior consultation with ADOR. Therefore, there are reactions suggesting that their announcement should have been made through official channels like Hae-rin and Hae-in, who consulted beforehand. On the other hand, the three members' expression of intent to return has led fans to hope for the possibility of seeing all members active together. Previously, NewJeans declared the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR as of November 29 last year. In response, ADOR filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract, resulting in a ruling in favor of ADOR.
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