Three NewJeans members — Minji, Hanni, and Danielle — are currently in individual meetings with their agency, ADOR. As discussions about their future continue, former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has released a new statement emphasizing that NewJeans should remain a five-member group.
Min shared, “NewJeans is only complete with all five girls,” reinforcing her vision for the group’s future amid ongoing uncertainty about the members’ status. The statement comes before the trio’s official return to group activities, creating growing anticipation among fans and raising questions about potential changes in the group’s lineup.
Why it matters
This latest development highlights the internal tension at ADOR following previous disputes between Min Hee-jin and parent company HYBE. NewJeans, one of K-pop’s most influential rookie groups, has not officially returned as a full team despite global success. Min’s insistence on the five-member format appears to be both a defense of the group’s identity and a message to those involved not to use the members for political or business leverage.
Source (KR): https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2025/11/16/GU2DQOBZMMYTCYJQGYZTMNZUG4/