All five NewJeans members to continue with Ador

All Five NewJeans Members to Continue with Ador

Minji, Hanni, and Danielle reportedly confirmed their commitment shortly after Haerin and Hyein announced theirs.

Background

Out of the five members of K-pop girl group NewJeans (from left: Danielle, Hanni, Haerin, Minji, and Hyein), initially only Haerin and Hyein declared their intention to stay with the record label Ador following a court ruling.

Official Statements

On November 11, the agency Hybe, which owns Ador, announced via its official X account:

“NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein have expressed their intention to continue their activities with Ador. After careful discussions with their families and the company, they have decided to respect the court’s ruling and abide by their exclusive contracts.”

“Ador will do its utmost to ensure that Haerin and Hyein can continue their entertainment activities smoothly. We ask for fans’ warm support and urge everyone to refrain from making unfounded speculations about the members.”

Other Members' Decision

Shortly following Ador’s announcement, South Korean media outlets including Yonhap and the Maeil newspaper reported that Minji, Hanni, and Danielle also resolved to remain with the label after careful consideration.

They reportedly stated their decision came “after careful deliberation.”

Summary

All five members of NewJeans have chosen to continue their careers with Ador, respecting contractual and legal commitments.

Author's summary: All members of NewJeans have committed to staying with Ador, showing unified support for the label following careful family and legal discussions.

The Straits Times — 2025-11-12