Min Hee Jin has released a statement addressing NewJeans’ recent decision to return to ADOR, offering her perspective on the situation after the development was publicly confirmed.
The statement comes shortly after news broke that several members of NewJeans intend to resume activities under ADOR following months of legal disputes and public disagreements between the group and the agency. The issue has remained a closely watched topic in the K-pop industry, drawing attention from fans and observers as the conflict unfolded.
In response to the latest developments, Min Hee Jin shared a message expressing her thoughts on the members’ decision and the broader circumstances surrounding the group.
“Hello, this is Min Hee Jin.
I respect the members’ decision and sincerely hope they can continue their activities in a stable environment. My wish has always been for the members to focus on their music and promotions without unnecessary hardship.
I will continue supporting them as they move forward, and I hope the situation surrounding the group can be resolved in a way that protects the members and their future.”
Her statement arrives during a period of transition for the group, which has faced a complex dispute involving contractual issues and legal proceedings with ADOR. The conflict began after the members previously voiced concerns about the agency and announced their intention to separate from the company.
ADOR maintained throughout the process that the group’s exclusive contracts remained valid. The agency subsequently sought legal confirmation of those contracts through the courts.
Earlier this year, the members also announced plans to promote independently under a new name, “NJZ,” a move that suggested they were preparing to pursue activities outside the agency’s management. However, the legal situation quickly escalated when ADOR filed for an injunction to prevent independent promotions.
In March, the court granted the agency’s request, temporarily blocking the members from conducting activities separate from ADOR while the dispute was being reviewed.
Although the members later challenged the ruling, the Seoul Central District Court ultimately upheld the validity of their exclusive contracts with the agency. The decision effectively required that any official activities continue under ADOR’s management unless the contractual situation changes through further legal action.
Against this backdrop, the recent announcement that certain members intend to return to the agency has marked a significant shift in the ongoing situation.
Min Hee Jin, who played a major role in the creation and early direction of NewJeans, has remained closely associated with the group throughout its rise to global popularity. Her statement reflects continued concern for the members and emphasizes her desire for their stability and success moving forward.
While the long-term outcome of the dispute remains uncertain, the latest developments suggest that the group may now attempt to move forward within the framework of their existing contracts.
For fans, the focus now shifts to what the next stage of NewJeans’ activities will look like and how the group’s relationship with ADOR evolves in the months ahead.
