Min Hee-jin, CEO of former ADOR, says that the return of all members of ”New Jeans” has not yet been officially announced... ”It exists only as five members”

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has voiced her support for NewJeans' return.

On the 15th, lawyer Noh Young-hee revealed a statement from former CEO Min during a live broadcast on the YouTube channel 'Noh Young-hee TV'. In this statement, Min Hee-jin asserted, "NewJeans only exists as a five-member group," explaining, "The concept was developed from the outset with all five members in mind. Everything – looks, voices, colour, style, even movement patterns – was structured around the five members. That's why people became so passionate, and that's why a single, complete form was achieved."

Former CEO Min asserted, "NewJeans only achieves its complete form as a group when all five members are present. Each member's colour and voice harmonise to form one perfect whole. Now that they've returned, these five should be cherished. Unnecessary confusion and interpretations are unhelpful. While fundamentally aimed at me, I ask that they not be drawn into this process. They are beings who should be protected, not exploited."

This marks the second time former representative Min has stated his position. On the 13th, former representative Min stated, "The decision for the members to return together should be a choice made after deep deliberation and conversation," "I respect and support that choice. I can start anew anywhere. Regardless of the circumstances, I believe 'NewJeans' must be fully protected as a five-member group. The lawsuit between myself and HYBE is a separate matter entirely unrelated to 'NewJeans'. As an individual, I am doing my utmost, and I hope the truth will be revealed."

NewJeans have been in conflict with ADOR since former CEO Min was dismissed from his position last year. Following approximately one year of exclusive contract disputes with ADOR, NewJeans announced on the 12th that Minji, Hani, and Daniel, following Hye-rin and Ha-in, have also expressed their intention to return to their agency.

ADOR stated regarding Haerin and Haein, "We will do our utmost to ensure their smooth continuation of entertainment activities." Regarding Minji, Hani, and Daniel, they clarified, "We are currently arranging individual meetings and plan to do our utmost to facilitate smooth discussions."