NewJeans, the popular K-pop group, made a significant announcement during an emergency press conference held on November 28, 2024, in Samseong-dong, Seoul. The five members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—declared the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR, their management agency.
This decision follows a letter sent to ADOR on November 13, where the group outlined their demands, including the reinstatement of former CEO Min Hee Jin. They provided a two-week ultimatum for the agency to comply with these requests. However, as the deadline passed without any satisfactory response from ADOR or its parent company HYBE, NewJeans proceeded to terminate their contract at midnight.
During the press conference, the members clarified that the contract was legally terminated due to breaches by both ADOR and HYBE. They emphasized that mutual consent was not necessary in this case because of the lack of communication and action from their management during the notice period.
Looking ahead, NewJeans expressed their intention to continue working with Min Hee Jin, signaling a new chapter in their career. Fans and industry watchers are keenly anticipating their future plans and activities following this bold move.