This comes after NewJeans terminated their contract with ADOR.
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New Jeans‘ Hanni’s The actions at the airport have sparked speculation about the group’s “next step” after the departure I LOVE IT.
On December 13 (KST), the NewJeans were spotted at the airport ahead of an overseas schedule.
Netizens noticed that while the members were queuing, Hanni took out his phone and showed something on his screen.
The members then continued walking.
A netizen shared a close-up of the phone and emojis, and this, not surprisingly, led to speculation about NewJeans’ “fresh start” after leaving ADOR.
🦷0️⃣🤔* 🎬👩🏻 🙌🏻🧶🪡 ➡️ 🍀✨ pic.twitter.com/0cPU5eLvFs
— NewJeans Loops 🐇 (@newjeans_loop) December 12, 2024
Fans also noticed the keychain Hanni was wearing, sharing that it was made by Lee Young Eum, who directed many of the group’s music videos.
director Lee Youngeum knitted Hanni’s shamrock keychain! He directed the films Bubble Gum, Right Now and New Jeans…
maybe he directed a music video for newjeans’ next project, that’s why Hanni wrote “➡️ 🍀✨” pic.twitter.com/56Pas0UMcc
— Talia (@talytokki) December 12, 2024
Even after entering the airport, Hanni was still showing off her phone with emojis.
241213 #Hanni keep showing this message today!!
I wonder what that means!! pic.twitter.com/8rvtuwZm8H— Hayashin (@wingzero1218) December 13, 2024
Despite leaving ADOR, netizens hope that Hanni gives a signal for the future of the group.