NewJeans: All Five Members Decide to Return to ADOR – A Deep Dive
Article Input Date: November 13, 2025 / Author: Nostalgia / Reconstructed from VNExpress and other sources
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With all five NewJeans members deciding to return to ADOR, this case has entered a new phase. Following the announcement of Haerin and Hyein's return, the remaining three members also expressed their intention to continue group activities. However, analyses suggest that internal communication issues and remnants of past conflicts remain. Former CEO Min Hee-jin stated her support for the members' decision and sent a message of encouragement, but the difference in perspective between the company and the members has not been completely resolved. This article will delve into the return process, the positions of both sides, legal procedures, and future prospects.
NewJeans: All 5 Members Decide to Return to ADOR
NewJeans garnered significant attention by announcing on November 12 that all five members had decided to continue their activities under ADOR. Prior to this, Haerin and Hyein first announced their position that they would follow the court's decision after in-depth discussions with their families and the company. Subsequently, the remaining members also formalized their intention to stay with ADOR. The explanation that "one member was delayed in contacting due to being in Antarctica" during the process of announcing the members' full return also caught attention.
This news was conveyed directly by NewJeans before the company's official announcement. ADOR belatedly stated that it was "checking" the intentions of Minji, Daniel, and Hanni to return, adding that they were examining their true plans. Fans and netizens expressed relief that the five-member system would be maintained, but still raised questions about the communication methods between the group and the company.
Former CEO Min Hee-jin's Position and Message
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin directly stated her position through a media interview shortly after the news of NewJeans' return was announced. She opened by saying that she wanted to share her sincere feelings, albeit cautiously, as many people were curious about her opinion. She emphasized that she respects the members' decision and fully supports it, as she knows that the members had been contemplating and discussing it for a long time before deciding to return.
She also expressed her gratitude for the courage of the five members to come together again despite the conflicts and difficulties that had continued over the past year. She said that NewJeans is most complete when all five members are together, and hopes that they will grow and become stronger. Above all, she repeatedly emphasized that each member must be happy, and conveyed her deep gratitude to the fans who sent their support and encouragement during difficult times. She also made it clear that the lawsuit between herself and HYBE is a personal matter and has no direct connection to NewJeans.
HYBE and ADOR: The Beginning and Development of Conflict
The current return phase stems from the conflict between HYBE and Min Hee-jin that surfaced last year. HYBE claimed that Min Hee-jin was trying to take over ADOR, and eventually, she stepped down from her CEO position. Feeling that trust had been broken in this process, the NewJeans members expressed their intention to leave ADOR and prepared for independent activities.
However, the court's judgment was different. Even though NewJeans pursued independent activities to the extent of preparing for a Hong Kong ComplexCon performance under the name "NJZ," the court ruled that they must comply with the exclusive contract signed with ADOR. On October 30, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed NewJeans' appeal for contract termination, and as a result, the members are in a situation where they must work exclusively with ADOR until 2029. This decision to return as five members can be seen as having been made on the premise of this legal and contractual framework.
Communication Confusion Remaining Behind the Return Announcement
Comparing the announcements from NewJeans and ADOR, there are points that make it difficult to see it as a simple happy ending. In a joint statement, the three members claimed that they had tried to contact ADOR several times but had not received a response. Conversely, ADOR stated that it was verifying the authenticity of their intention to return, explaining as if they had not received an official request. These conflicting claims show that the communication channels between the company and the members are not working smoothly.
In addition, the fact that the statement only used the expression "one" without specifying "a member in Antarctica" also fueled controversy. Fans speculated that it could be Daniel, but there was no specified information, and ADOR also avoided mentioning this part. As a result, various interpretations and debates about the authenticity, timing, and background of the announcement continued.
Possibility of Separate Activities for 2 and 3 Members
Although all five members have returned to ADOR, it is not yet certain whether future activities will be completely unified. It has been reported that ADOR has been preparing a new album consisting of only Haerin and Hyein, and there has been no official mention that this plan has been withdrawn. This suggests that future activities may not be centered on the five-member group, but may be operated in a "two-member unit and three-member activity" structure depending on the situation.
Opinions are divided within the fandom regarding this possibility. There is a view that the individual choices and survival of the members should be respected, and there is also criticism that the continued rapid changes are eroding public trust. Some fans satirically express this situation, evaluating that the group appears to be one on the surface, but is actually in a complex state divided into several branches.
The Meaning of NewJeans' Reunion and Future Tasks
Nevertheless, NewJeans' return as five members is an important turning point in the group's history. Amid legal disputes, management conflicts, and the risk of a breakdown in trust with the agency, the decision of the five members to continue their activities in the same space is clearly a meaningful choice. Considering Min Hee-jin's support, the fandom's support, and global recognition, this choice will have a significant impact on future music activities and brand value.
However, the phrase "full return" does not immediately mean "problem solved." There are still many tasks to be solved, such as restoring trust between the company and the members, improving the communication structure, distributing roles in future albums and stages, and resolving legal issues. This case is becoming a symbolic example showing that reunification announcements in the entertainment industry may not coincide with actual stable operations.
Summary of Key Parties in This Issue
The following is a summary of the key names in the NewJeans ADOR return issue. At the group level, NewJeans itself, ADOR which manages their activities, and the parent company HYBE are at the center. As for people, former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, who first planned and developed NewJeans, is the most important figure. Individually, all five members, Minji, Hanni, Daniel, Haerin, and Hyein, are directly involved, simultaneously enduring legal, contractual, and emotional choices. It is necessary to watch how these names will be re-linked in the future, and how they will each create their own paths.
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