NewJeans Members Return To ADOR: Min Hee-Jin’s Statement To Crazy Antarctica Twist - Full Controversy EXPLAINED

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months of uncertainty, emotional public appeals, and legal battles that rocked the K-pop world, all five members of NewJeans - Hyein, Haerin, Minji, Danielle, and Hanni - are officially returning to their agency, ADOR. The news marks a dramatic turning point in the group’s highly publicized dispute with HYBE’s subsidiary label. The decision comes after a Seoul court ruled that the members’ contracts with ADOR remain valid, effectively ending a year-long standoff that captivated fans globally.

All NewJeans members return to ADOR

In an official press release, ADOR confirmed that members Hyein and Haerin - along with their families - had agreed to “respect the court ruling and abide by the terms of their exclusive contracts.” Hours later, the remaining three members, Minji, Danielle, and Hanni, also confirmed their return through a statement to Yonhap News Agency.

Which NewJeans member is in Antarctica?

Their statement of the rest 3 members read: “We have decided to return to ADOR after careful deliberation. We were late in sharing this decision because one of the members is currently in Antarctica. ADOR has not got back to us, so we resorted to sharing our decision like this.”The Antarctica mention quickly became a viral talking point among fans, sparking both amusement and curiosity online. ADOR, meanwhile, responded cautiously, saying it was “reviewing the authenticity” of the members’ statement.

Ex ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin responds to NewJeans comeback

Following the resolution, former ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin, who had been at the center of the controversy, released a heartfelt statement on November 13.“I believe the decision the members made yesterday to return together was reached after deep deliberation and discussion. I respect and support that choice,” she said.“Despite the difficulties, I deeply value the courage of the members who joined hands again to protect one another. I can start anew anywhere. However, I believe that under any circumstances, NewJeans must be kept intact as five members. I hope the members grow stronger and that NewJeans becomes an even better group, and above all, that all five members are happy.”

All about NewJeans vs ADOR

This development comes nearly a year after NewJeans’ shocking press conference on November 28, 2024, where the five members declared that their contracts with ADOR were “null and void,” accusing the agency of neglect and mismanagement. What followed was a prolonged legal battle - ADOR filed injunctions to block the group’s independent activities, while the court was asked to clarify the validity of their termination claims.On October 30, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR, stating that the members’ contracts were still legally binding and that they must continue under ADOR until their agreed expiry date.With the legal dust finally settling, this return signals a hopeful new chapter for NewJeans. Whether ADOR and the members can rebuild trust remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the five-member bond that made NewJeans a global sensation is once again intact.