Did NewJeans BACKSTAB Min Hee-Jin? Members Submitted Secret Texts Used In Court By ADOR - Report

The ongoing legal battle surrounding ADOR, HYBE, and former CEO Min Hee-Jin has taken a fresh and controversial turn, with NewJeans once again finding themselves at the centre of public scrutiny. A new

report has sparked debate online after claims emerged that materials submitted by NewJeans members who returned to ADOR were allegedly used in court proceedings against Min Hee-Jin. As speculation grows over loyalty, trust, and power dynamics, the recent reports are surely a huge blow to Min, who was once a 'mother figure' to the NewJeans girls.

Did NewJeans betray Min Hee-Jin?

Recently, Korean reporter Ahn Jin-Yong released a video discussing revelations from a recent press conference held by Min Hee-Jin’s legal representative. In the video, Ahn claimed that members who returned to ADOR had submitted materials to the company, which were later referenced during court proceedings.According to Ahn, many observers had wondered what would happen once the members resumed their association with ADOR. He stated that, in such a scenario, conversations and text messages exchanged between the members and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin could be reviewed by the company. He further claimed that a significant portion of these conversations was allegedly confirmed through the members who returned to ADOR.

Ahn added that materials related to Min Hee-Jin were reportedly used in court and, to some extent, reflected in the ongoing case. While he stressed that it is ultimately up to the court to determine their legal validity, he suggested that if the materials were indeed provided by the returning members, they were more likely to work in ADOR’s favour and potentially disadvantage Min Hee-Jin. These claims have not been independently verified, but they have insiders questioning whether the situation could be perceived as a betrayal.

Will NewJeans be able to release new music?

Meanwhile, the broader impact of the conflict on K-culture has also come under scrutiny. Film director Byun Young-Joo recently appeared on a YouTube channel to discuss whether K-culture is truly thriving. During the conversation, she painted a bleak picture of the current state of the film, video, and K-pop industries.Referring to NewJeans, Byun remarked that K-pop’s struggles are evident in the fact that fans have not seen the group actively performing for years. She urged audiences to examine the systems that allow such prolonged hiatuses to happen so frequently.

Byun further emphasised that NewJeans should be able to continue their activities while companies and individuals pursue legal action separately. She pointed out that in a trend-driven industry like K-pop, halting activities for over a year is a massive setback and unfair to both artists and consumers. She stressed that artists have a right and responsibility to keep creating, but current industry structures consistently place the burden on them.As the legal battle continues, NewJeans remain caught in the crossfire. With Danielle already facing a lawsuit and no new music in sight from the remaining members of the group, the girl band's future looks uncertain.