Archive · 12 Nov 2025
NewJeans Members Haerin and Hyein Stay with ADOR
Imagine a group of friends who made a promise to work together for a certain time.
Two of the friends, Haerin and Hyein, have decided to keep their promise and continue working with their manager, ADOR.
They listened to a judge who said their original promise (contract) was still good.
The other friends, Minji, Hanni, and Danielle, still need to decide what they want to do.
If they all stay together, NewJeans can keep making music as a group.
But if they decide to go their own ways, the group might have to stop being a group.
The manager, ADOR, wants to help Haerin and Hyein keep doing their performances.
NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein have decided to continue their activities with ADOR.
This decision follows court rulings affirming the validity of their exclusive contracts with the agency.
ADOR released a statement confirming the members' intent to stay and will support their smooth continuation of activities.
The future of the K-pop group NewJeans remains uncertain as the decisions of the remaining three members are pending.
Previously, the members had attempted to pursue independent activities, but court decisions have upheld ADOR's contracts.
- Who
- NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein, ADOR, Seoul Central District Court
- What
- Haerin and Hyein have decided to continue their activities with ADOR, respecting court rulings that their exclusive contracts are legally binding.
- When
- The latest development was announced on November 12; court rulings occurred in December and February, with a final decision on October 30.
- Where
- Seoul Central District Court
- Why
- Haerin and Hyein are respecting court rulings that confirm the validity of their contracts with ADOR.
ADOR
NewJeans Members' Potential Independent Activities
Contract Validity and Future Activities
ADOR
ADOR's statement indicates Haerin and Hyein will continue with them, respecting court rulings that confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. ADOR will support their smooth continuation of entertainment activities.
NewJeans Members' Potential Independent Activities
Previously, members had expressed intent to leave ADOR due to unaddressed problems and attempted to move forward under a new name (NJZ) for separate activities, suggesting a desire for independent work.
Group's Future
ADOR
With Haerin and Hyein staying, the future of NewJeans depends on the decisions of the remaining members, Minji, Hanni, and Danielle, regarding their return to ADOR.
NewJeans Members' Potential Independent Activities
The members initially tried to continue their work separately, indicating a possibility of the group splitting if not all members decide to remain with ADOR.
- Members Staying with ADOR
- Haerin, Hyein
- Members with Undecided Status
- Minji, Hanni, Danielle
- Agency Involved
- ADOR (HYBE's subsidiary)
- Court Rulings
- Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR twice, confirming original contracts are binding.
- Previous Attempt to Move Forward Separately
- Members tried to operate under the name NJZ.