All members of NewJeans Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have officially announced their return to ADOR, but differing announcement methods among members have caused confusion in the industry.
While Haerin and Hyein informed ADOR directly about their comeback, the trio known as the “Samjins” (Minji, Hani, Danielle) released statements via separate law firms without prior notice to the agency. Reports confirm that ADOR had no prior knowledge of the Samjins’ announcement.
On November 11, ADOR officially confirmed the return of Haerin and Hyein, stating: “After careful consideration with their families, the members have chosen to respect the court’s ruling and abide by their contracts. We fully support their return.”
However, the Samjins bypassed ADOR entirely, issuing press statements independently, claiming they acted this way due to a lack of response from the agency. Sources indicate that ADOR was unaware of the trio’s intention to announce their return until the same afternoon, highlighting the sudden nature of their decision.
Industry insiders describe the Samjins’ approach as “hasty and unilateral.” One source explained: “The remaining members likely felt pressured by potential penalties and ongoing legal risks, prompting a rushed announcement. Their approach, much like when they initially left, appears somewhat arrogant to the public, suggesting they still haven’t fully recognized past mistakes.”
The urgency of Minji, Hanni, Danielle’ return was likely influenced by recent legal developments. On October 30, the court ruled in favor of ADOR in its lawsuit confirming the validity of NewJeans’ contracts, rejecting the members’ claims and recognizing the agency’s authority. With the deadline for appeals set for November 13, Minji, Hanni, Danielle may have felt compelled to return quickly to avoid further legal complications, rather than out of genuine desire to reconcile with ADOR.
NewJeans’ full-group comeback was highly anticipated, not only for reconciliation among the members but also for regaining fan trust. With the current unilateral moves of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, ADOR’s trust in these members may be irreparably damaged, and the group’s public image risks further strain.
As one industry expert summarized: “The key issue when NewJeans left ADOR was trust. Now, it seems ADOR may no longer trust NewJeans in return.”
Sources: Daum
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