On November 12th, Minji, YearsAND Daniel have announced that they have “I carefully decided to return to I LOVE IT,” adding that one member was currently in Antarctica, which caused communication delays.”Since ADOR did not respond, we were forced to release our position separately”, they said.
However, ADOR has yet to confirm a final agreement. Speaking to Dispatch, the agency said it was still “verify its sincerity” behind the intentions of the three members. This implies that, although public statements are positive, the legal and contractual details have yet to be defined.
That day before, Haerin AND Hyein had officially confirmed their return to ADOR. They chose to honor their exclusive contracts following a court ruling that rejected them New Jeans‘ claims to cancel their agreements.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled that exclusive contracts remain valid, stating: “ADOR maintains its managerial status on NewJeans under the existing contract.” Although the group had expressed their intention to appeal, it was revealed that they have yet to lodge an official appeal.
An agency source also called for limiting public speculation, saying: “Haerin and Hyein chose to respect the court’s ruling. Please refrain from further speculation regarding members.” Adding another layer to the narrative, NewDaily reports it HyeinThe father of —the only parent who originally opposed terminating the contract—played a key role in convincing both his daughter and his daughter. Haerin to return to ADOR. It was revealed that he had also filed a civil suit for conservatorship to protect his daughter’s association with the agency.
In the meantime, Team Bunniesan independent fan collective known for support New Jeans‘ digital versions, they also announced that they will resume their promotional role. They stated: “We respect members’ decisions regardless of the situation and will continue to provide our support.”
With the group now moving towards a full reunion under the leadership of ADOR, fans are hopeful, but wary. The return is symbolically significant, but until all legal matters are formally concluded, uncertainty remains.
As the end-of-year awards season approaches, the spotlight will remain bright New Jeans— not just for their music, but for the way they approach this high-stakes reconciliation.
Sources: Dispatch, Daum, NewDaily, Nate, EDaily
