After a year since announcing their contract termination, all five members of NewJeans are reportedly set to return to ADOR. Following Haerin and Hyein, members Minji, Hanni, and Danielle have now expressed their intention to resume activities under the label.
On November 12, Minji, Hanni, and Danielle told Yonhap News, “After careful discussions, we have decided to return to ADOR. One member is currently in Antarctica, which caused a delay in communication. Since we have not yet received a response from ADOR, we are announcing this separately. We will continue to meet our fans through sincere music and performances.”
ADOR responded, “We are confirming the sincerity of the members’ intention to return.”
Earlier, the label confirmed that Haerin and Hyein would continue activities with ADOR, respecting the court’s ruling that upheld their exclusive contracts.
NewJeans had previously requested the reinstatement of former CEO Min Hee Jin, whose dismissal amid disputes with HYBE led to their contract termination last year. ADOR maintained that the contracts remained valid and filed a lawsuit, with the court ruling in the agency’s favor.
ADOR has reportedly been preparing for the group’s comeback, even submitting a list of new songs to the court.
Team Bunnies, part of NewJeans’ music production team, also issued a statement expressing full support for the members’ decision to stay with ADOR and continue their activities together.
“Hello, this is Team Bunnies.
Following the first court ruling confirming the validity of the exclusive contracts, NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have decided to maintain their exclusive contracts with ADOR and resume their activities under the company.
Team Bunnies respects the members’ decisions in any situation and will continue to support and stand by the five NewJeans members with unwavering hearts.
Since July 2023, Team Bunnies has been an independent, one-person team that has supported NewJeans as part of the music production team in the design field. As direct resolution of certain matters was difficult, we have proceeded with the help of external Bunnies volunteers. We sincerely apologize for any shortcomings caused by operating as a one-person team and wish to clarify once again that there are no connections with any company executives, employees, or related personnel.
Following this decision, Team Bunnies will continue to fulfill its original role as part of the NewJeans music production team, just as before.
Thank you.
TEAM BUNNIES“
