After NewJeans’ contract with ADOR was terminated, Minji recently posted her sentiments on the group’s new social media page. Members are experiencing emotional conflict for the uncertain future as a result of the ongoing conflict.

Despite the lengthy recording session and the frigid ambience, Newjeans’ Minji sent an emotional message for fans on their new Instagram page, “jeanzforfree,” on December 22, 2024, thanking the Bunnies (NewJeans fandom) for their everlasting support and encouragement. Even though fan performances are always memorable, she said that day’s encounter felt especially unique and memorable.

Fans eventually found the hidden place where Minji penned, “I’ll cry later when I can feel at ease.” NewJeans participated in the pre-recording for MBC’s “Gayo Daejejeon.” Post their performance, some members, including Hanni, were moved to tears, according to fans who attended the event.

NewJeans previously declared their decision to end their exclusive contracts with ADOR at an emergency news conference. The company’s inability to satisfy the group’s requests was the cause of the sudden decision. They also made it clear that ADOR’s violation of duty, not their own fault, was the reason for the termination of their contracts.

In response to the contract termination, ADOR announced that it had filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to uphold its exclusive contracts with NewJeans. In an official statement, the agency expressed regret over the situation and added that the decision to pursue legal action was not taken lightly.

Additionally, a new Instagram account with the ID ‘jeanzforfree’ was launched on December 14, 2024, which has been confirmed as NewJeans’ new social media page.

NewJeans announced the end of their deal with ADOR over a month ago. The agency is adamant that their agreement is still in effect, though, and rejects the group’s allegations of breach of trust. One issue that fans have been worrying about is Hanni’s Australian passport. Following the group’s unilateral contract termination, many questioned whether she would need to leave South Korea.

Her stay is set to expire, and the only way to continue working as a K-pop idol in the country is to secure or renew an E6 (Arts and Entertainment) visa through an agency. Since NewJeans’ contract with them is still in effect, an agency representative told a K-media site that they are getting ready to file paperwork to extend her visa in accordance with protocol.

Responses to their statement, however, have been conflicting. The group made its decision to terminate the contract public, despite the agency pursuing legal action to verify the agreement’s legality with the members.

She will have to depart South Korea within the next 15 days of her visa expiring if she doesn’t sign a contract with a new agency or modify her residency status. Her visa expires early next year, at which point the situation’s official status will be clarified.

Meanwhile, NewJeans declared on November 28 that they were ending their agreement with ADOR, claiming that the organization had not provided them with adequate protection. The female group and the agency’s new administration have been at odds all the time, especially after Min Hee Jin was fired as CEO.

However, a member of NewJeans has already started a new social media page called Jeansforfree, which suggests that they are changing their name to something else.

But Hanni and ADOR, the firm that represents NewJeans, were questioned about the circumstances. According to the staff, they are verifying the information and will release a statement at a later time.

In a previous YouTube livestream, NewJeans discussed Min Hee Jin’s dismissal from ADOR’s CEO role and called for her return. Hanni, one of the girls in the group, waited in the HYBE office corridor when a different group and their manager came by.

The manager apparently told the group to ignore her as they walked back, even though they had first greeted each other. The artist clarified any potential workplace bullying within the organization by expressing her astonishment and disbelief about the incident. They stated that nobody from the company is left to safeguard them now that Min Hee Jin has been fired. This was after the incident was made public.

The five members of ADOR’s NewJeans are Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. On July 22, 2022, they made their debut with the song “Attention,” which went viral right away.

Fans were left extremely concerned about NewJeans’ Hanni’s disappearance from a recently posted group photo, especially in light of the ongoing conflict between HYBE Corporation and ADOR’s Min Hee Jin. 

Since September 25 was the date that NewJeans had set for them to address their grievances regarding HYBE’s management, fans got to work speculating. The members went on a livestream on a their new YouTube channel earlier in the month, on September 11, during which they affirmed their support for Min Hee Jin and emphasized her vital role in the group’s identity. Hanni courageously revealed on the show that a HYBE manager had allegedly urged members of another group to “ignore” her; this further highlighted the worsening dynamic between the members and management. Following their frank conversation, the members issued an ultimatum, requesting that HYBE reinstate Min Hee Jin as CEO of ADOR by September 25.

Since Min Hee Jin had not returned by the deadline, HYBE declared that her reinstatement was “impossible.” Additionally, Hanni used social media to express her opinions to her followers. She wrote, “Our Bunnies are really strong. We’re so lucky to have people like you by our side.”

Is the speculation true?

Though Hanni’s absence raised concerns, some of them were allayed when it was revealed by Xports News on September 26 that Hanni missed the group photo for health reasons. Nonetheless, rumors regarding the idol’s welfare and the general state of affairs at NewJeans arose due to the date of the photo’s distribution and her disappearance.

Meanwhile, Hanni recently attended Paris Fashion Week and joined BTS member Jin at the Gucci Women’s Summer/Spring 2025 presentation, where she made a stunning appearance.

Danielle from NewJeans made headlines during their latest Music Bank performance when she thanked ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin after their victory during the latter’s news conference about their continuing fight with HYBE.

Danielle of NewJeans mentioned ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin at Music Bank

Danielle from NewJeans made headlines on May 31 when she brought up ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin during the group’s Music Bank performance. During Min Hee Jin’s news conference regarding the ongoing conflict with HYBE, this incident occurred.

With their performance of the brand-new song Too Sweet, NewJeans won first place and demonstrated their enormous popularity across the globe. Member Minji praised their fans for their persistent support and expressed gratitude for the group’s comeback after ten months during the group’s farewell address following their victory.

The audience’s attention was drawn to Danielle’s explicit reference to Min Hee Jin. Danielle’s voice emerged, making sure to recognize the ADOR CEO as the camera panned to the MCs. She stated, “Once again, we would like to thank your CEO, whom we love and adore a lot. We love you, CEO!”

More about NewJeans’ upcoming events

NewJeans, ADOR’s rising K-pop sensation, is gearing up for an amazing year. Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein are the group’s members.

Their first Japanese-language songs, Supernatural and Right Now, are slated for release in June, marking their entry into the Japanese music arena. Following the engaging music videos for Bubble Gum and How Sweet, fans are eagerly anticipating their distinctive energy and stunning graphics. From on June 26 and 27, NewJeans will commence their advertising campaign in Japan, which will culminate in a fan meetup event called Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome, held at the famous Tokyo Dome.