Daniel expresses gratitude and love in a letter to fans after leaving NewJeans, emphasizing their bond and future hopes.
January/16/2026 11:57
Daniel, who left NewJeans, left a letter. Today (16th), Daniel published a long text titled "A Letter That Could Not Be Conveyed" through her SNS. Daniel conveyed, "Letting go of the past is never easy. Still, for now, I want to set the past aside a little and focus on what is truly important... our hearts, dreams, and the warm days we will face from now on." She expressed her gratitude and apologies to fans, saying, "Many Bunnies (NewJeans fans) may be confused or wondering what will happen next. I cannot tell you everything right now, but one thing is certain: where my heart is directed has not changed at all." She also emphasized, "Minji, Hani, Heerin, and Hyein are my second family. Even if there is a time difference in our actions now, nothing can separate us. That precious bond is not something to be taken for granted; it is a special connection that exists only in this world." She added, "I believe there will be difficulties ahead. However, we will move forward while protecting each other, as that is the most important thing to me." ADOR, to which NewJeans belongs, announced on December 29 last year the termination of the exclusive contract with Daniel, and it was reported that they filed a lawsuit for breach of contract and damages amounting to 43.1 billion won (about 4.3 billion yen) against Daniel and others. Heerin and Hyein returned to their agency after negotiations with ADOR in November last year. Hani also returned to ADOR in December last year. Minji is currently continuing negotiations with ADOR regarding her return. • ADOR files breach of contract and damage claims against Daniel, who left NewJeans... Reasons for contract termination revealed • NewJeans' Daniel tearfully shares her thoughts in a 9-minute broadcast, "I fought until the end... it's not the end, but a beginning" [Full text of Daniel's comments] Hello, Bunnies. It's been a while. I hope everyone is doing well and happy lately. I am writing this letter to quietly engrave in my heart the new chapter and new beginning we will welcome together. Letting go of the past is never easy. Still, for now, I want to set the past aside a little and focus on what is truly important... our hearts, dreams, and the warm days we will face from now on. As I write this, my eyes naturally well up, and my heart is filled with love and gratitude. I truly thank you, Bunnies, for how long you have waited, supported, and warmly embraced me. I have wanted to see you for a long time. However, no matter how much I think about how to express that feeling in words, I could not fully convey my true feelings. Bunnies, your love has supported me and helped me endure countless difficulties. When I was about to lose courage, you gave me the strength to stand up again and taught me what is truly important... sincerity, strength, and the courage to be honest with myself. You are such a presence for me. You are precious people who continue to support me wholeheartedly and unchanged. I believe it is a great blessing to have such warm and reliable fans by my side. I understand that it is not something to be taken for granted that you have been with me during difficult times, believing and waiting for me. That is why my feelings of gratitude have grown even larger, and sometimes I have felt sorry that I could not fully respond to all that love. Now, many Bunnies may be confused or wondering what will happen next. I cannot tell you everything right now, but one thing I can certainly say is that where my heart is directed has not changed at all. Minji, Hani, Heerin, and Hyein are my second family. Even if there is a time difference in our actions now, nothing can separate us. That precious bond is not something to be taken for granted; it is a special connection that exists only in this world. I believe there will be difficulties ahead. However, we will move forward while protecting each other, as that is the most important thing to me. There are times when I feel anxious and scared. Still, I will do my best to find something good even in that. It is not just for myself but also for all the people I love. I believe that even the painful moments are not "impossible" but just moments that need "a little more time." I will continue to walk toward my dreams and cherish the time I can feel true happiness. Dear Bunnies, I hope you live each day with a feeling of starting anew. May you feel small joys, new courage, and lots of love in the gift of today. I am truly looking forward to the day we can meet again, laugh, and talk a lot. Thank you so much. And to the Bunnies who are challenging university entrance exams, I wholeheartedly support you. Your efforts will surely shine. Thank you. I love you. And once again, thank you, Bunnies, for always being by my side. (P.S. I have decided to open a new Instagram account. I plan to share little by little what I have seen, felt, and learned over the past year. Please feel free to drop by whenever you are curious.) With love, Daniel.
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