The Netizen are raising serious questions after the Newjeans suddenly declared to stop their activities, with many fingers aimed at the former CEO of Ador Min Hee-Jin for the current tumult of the group.
During their performance on March 23 at the Hong Kong complex, the members shocked the fans by announcing what could be their last performance “for a while”. They said, “This was not an easy decision, but that we had to make. We will wait for the court sentence and stop all the activities.”
This follows the decision of the Court of the Central District of Soul to grant an injunction requested by Ador, preventing the group from independently signing advertising agreements or continuous promotions without the involvement of the label. This actually forces the Newjeans to pause their activities until the decision of the final court.
However, what raised even more eyebrow was the unilateral move of the group. Although apparently respected the decision of the Court, Newjeans presented an objection on March 21, refused to meet the Adr staff at Hong Kong and even sold “Njz” Mercch Backstage brand with a new group name. Ador subsequently released a statement that expressed regret, saying, “We hope to speak soon with the artists and discuss the future.”
Netizen call min hee-jin
While Ador and Hybe remain intertwined in legal disputes, the public feeling has turned considerably against Min Hee-Jin. Online communities are flooded with comments such as:
- “He dragged the members in his struggle with Hybe, and now where is he?”
- “It seems that he is using Newjeans as a shield.”
- “Nobody drags their family into a war.”
- “From the beginning, to define their” mother “and create an excessive sense of shared fate was the problem.”
- “Newjeans must decide, do they want to be with their fans or with min Hee-jin?”
Just a few months ago, Min Hee-Jin was praised for his emotional press conference and his role in the construction of Newjeans’ unique identity. However, after the judgment of the composition, their interview with the magazine Time aroused further controversies, as they said, “We are disappointed by the Court’s decision. This could be the reality of Korea. It seems that Korea wants to transform us into revolutionaries. “ These observations, perceived as having anti-korean shades, made a recourse.
In addition, many believe that the statements of Min Hee-Jin against Hybe are lacking with convincing evidence, with alleged manipulations and misleading narratives that are now dissected both by fans and by legal experts. Less than a year ago, Min Hee-Jin was greeted as the visionary behind the Newjeans, gaining them the title of “Top of K-Hip”. Now, only Newjeans remains, having positioned themselves as “revolutionaries”, while Min Hee-Jin is apparently faded in the background.
If he had to take a step forward at the moment, he would only confirm that he was the mind behind, moving away the members from Ador. It would also be seen as an admission of the accusations of “tampering” that followed it for months.
“Six members in the spirit” still “
During the injunction hearing on March 7, the members expressed their constant support for Min Hee-Jin, affirming, “Although we are five of us on stage, our team is made up of six members. We were afraid of losing our CEO, especially when you attack without foundation and false relationships have flooded the media. We want to continue working with her in the future.”
Their words underlined the profound bond they share with Min Hee-Jin, framing it not only as a leader but as an integral part of their identity as a group. However, despite their unshakable support, Newjeans’ future remains uncertain. With their interrupted activities and no clear resolution in sight, the continuous silence of Min Hee-Jin is only intensifying the speculation on what will come after both her and for the group.
