A user on Threads shared a post claiming they had seen two Korean women in London, one of whom looked very similar Minji. According to the post, the woman was he is wearing a black cap and a black leather jacketand his facial features, especially his eyes and mouth, appeared strikingly similar to those of the idol. However, the individual admitted that they were too far away to confirm whether it was indeed her.
The user added that they had never met a celebrity by chance before and would feel incredibly lucky if it was actually Minji. They also remembered hearing someone next to her called “Kim,” similar to Minji’s full name, Kim Minji. Despite the detailed description, the accompanying photo was blurred due to motion, making it impossible to verify the identities of the two women. At the moment there has been no official confirmation regarding the sighting.
The timing of the rumor has intensified speculation, given Minji’s current situation. In October 2025, ADOR under HYBE won a lawsuit confirming the validity of its exclusive contracts with all five members of NewJeans. Following the court’s decision, Haerin and Hyein expressed their intention to resume activities with the company, and Hanni later became the third member re-accepted by ADOR.
Meanwhile, Danielle has reportedly received notice of contract termination and is facing a lawsuit seeking 43 billion won in damages. Minji, however, continues to discuss with ADOR the possibility of officially joining the group’s activities. More than three months have passed since the legal ruling and the lack of a final agreement has fueled anxiety among fans.
Adding another layer to the speculation are rumors that Minji may choose not to return to ADOR, instead joining a new company founded by former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Often referred to as the “mother of NewJeans”, Min Hee Jin resigned from her internal director position at ADOR in November 2024 and left HYBE. In October 2025, it emerged that he had founded a new company called OOAK, which dealt with artist management, music production and distribution, as well as event and show planning.
Recently, Min Hee Jin also won a separate legal battle against HYBE regarding a stock settlement payment, with the court ordering HYBE to pay her approximately 25.5 billion won. Her legal victory and expansion into a new venture further fueled hopes among some fans that Minji could reunite with her former producer.
In this context, the news of a possible sighting in London has only amplified the conversation. Some believe that Minji may be preparing for independent activities not related to ADOR, while others warn against it the rumors remain unverified. Until official statements are released, speculation about Minji’s next move will continue to fascinate the fandom.
Sources: DL
