Former NewJeans member Danielle has strongly denied allegations that she was involved in a “double contract” or sought to sign with a company backed by Chinese capital, calling the claims a distortion of the facts amid her ongoing legal dispute with ADOR.
The response comes after new claims surfaced during court proceedings over ADOR’s lawsuit seeking damages related to the exclusive contract dispute.
During the third hearing of ADOR’s damages lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court on July 2, ADOR’s legal team argued that Danielle had violated her exclusive contract. According to the agency, the alleged violations included pursuing collaborations with overseas artists and attempting to enter into agreements with a company backed by Chinese investment. The claims quickly attracted widespread attention online.
The controversy intensified after a report by Dispatch alleged that former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had played a central role in NewJeans’ independent activities following the dispute with HYBE. According to the report, Min Hee Jin allegedly:
- Directed the group’s appearance at ComplexCon Hong Kong in 2025.
- Oversaw much of NewJeans’ independent promotional activities.
- Planned the group’s livestream broadcasts.
- Suggested adding claims to court filings alleging that some ILLIT members had mocked NewJeans.
The report further fueled public debate surrounding the ongoing legal battle.
On July 6, Team Bunnies, a NewJeans fan account active on X (formerly Twitter), shared what it described as an official statement from Danielle’s legal representatives at Yulchon LLC.
The attorneys firmly rejected suggestions that Danielle had entered into or attempted to enter into a second exclusive entertainment contract. “Some media outlets mentioned Chinese capital and distorted the facts to make it appear as though Danielle had signed or attempted to conceal a double contract with an outside company.”
The legal team explained that the matter stemmed from events during the 2025 dispute involving NewJeans. According to the statement, a third party had formally submitted a proposal to HYBE regarding the potential sale of ADOR shares through official procedures, and that process was later mixed with false information and presented in a misleading manner. The lawyers added: “Neither Danielle nor any of the NewJeans members signed or attempted to sign a second exclusive entertainment contract with any specific company.”
Danielle’s attorneys also challenged statements made by ADOR’s legal representatives during the court proceedings. They argued that the agency’s assertions either differed from the objective facts or exaggerated the circumstances.
The legal team further claimed that issues involving NewJeans as a whole were being portrayed as though they were Danielle’s individual actions. They stated that they questioned whether ADOR had influenced the way certain reports were presented to the public.
According to Danielle’s lawyers, ADOR’s arguments contain no new allegations and the case should ultimately be decided based on evidence presented before the court. They added that if they believe attempts are being made to improperly influence the proceedings through public opinion, they intend to request appropriate measures from the court and respond firmly.
The statement comes as reports suggest that several former NewJeans members excluding Danielle are currently working on new music projects both in South Korea and overseas ahead of an anticipated comeback.
Meanwhile, Danielle recently drew attention after successfully completing the 21.0975-kilometer half marathon at an event held on Australia’s Gold Coast, showcasing a different side of herself during the ongoing legal dispute.
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