After a pivotal court ruling reaffirmed the validity of NewJeans’ exclusive contracts, ADOR has released a detailed update clarifying where discussions stand with the remaining members of the globally recognized K-pop group. The update, shared through ADOR’s official social media channels in Korean, follows earlier news that Haerin and Hyein had chosen to return to the label after a Seoul district court ruled on October 30 that the contracts with ADOR, a HYBE subsidiary, remain legally binding.
ADOR Provides Official Update on NewJeans Members After Seoul Court Ruling
According to ADOR, the agency has held extensive conversations with Minji, Hanni, Danielle, and their families since the court finalized its decision. The label explained that these discussions were intended to revisit past events, clarify misunderstandings, and work toward mutual understanding. ADOR emphasized that, throughout the dispute, its official position remained focused on confirming each member’s individual intentions rather than relying on independent reports suggesting automatic returns.
The agency noted that these extended talks led to important developments. In Hanni’s case, ADOR shared that the Melbourne-born artist traveled to Korea with her family and participated in in-depth conversations with the company. After reviewing events more objectively and considering the court’s ruling, Hanni chose to continue her activities with ADOR. This decision aligned her with Haerin and Hyein, who had already returned following the legal outcome.
Minji, Danielle, and the Path Forward for NewJeans Under ADOR
ADOR stated that Minji, the group’s eldest member, remains in ongoing discussions with the label. The company indicated that talks are continuing with the goal of fostering greater mutual understanding, and that an official update regarding Minji will be shared at a later date. In contrast, ADOR confirmed that it determined continuing together with Danielle as a NewJeans member and ADOR artist would be difficult. As a result, the label notified her of the termination of her exclusive contract.
More broadly, ADOR explained that through its conversations with the members, it came to understand that they had been exposed to distorted and biased information over a prolonged period, which contributed to misunderstandings and ultimately escalated into the dispute. Both the company and the artists reportedly agree that resolving these misunderstandings based on accurate facts is essential to rebuilding public trust, even if the process takes time. ADOR concluded its statement by reaffirming its commitment to resolving matters amicably and working toward NewJeans’ return to audiences as soon as possible. The update was credited directly to ADOR’s official statements and verified social media posts following the court’s final ruling.
