"I Fought Till the End": Danielle NewJeans ADOR Contract Termination Aftermath
Former NewJeans member Danielle speaks out for the first time since her contract termination with ADOR. Facing a $29.7M lawsuit, she vows to continue her journey.
"I fought till the end to be with my fellow members."Danielle, a former member of the global sensation NewJeans, has finally broken her silence. On January 12, 2026, she hosted a nine-minute livestream titled "Dear Bunnies" on her personal Instagram and YouTube channels. This marks her first direct communication with fans since ADOR officially terminated her exclusive contract last month, following a tumultuous legal battle between the group and the agency.
Danielle NewJeans ADOR Contract Termination: The Emotional First Remarks
During the broadcast, an emotional Danielle expressed her unwavering bond with her bandmates. "There always is NewJeans in one side of my mind," she told viewers, adding that "this is not the end but the beginning." According to Yonhap News, she refrained from diving into the legal technicalities but promised to share updates "when the time comes." The livestream follows a court ruling where NewJeans lost a lawsuit challenging the validity of their contracts, after which ADOR notified Danielle that it would be difficult to continue working with her.
The $29.7 Million Legal Storm and Industry Impact
The stakes are incredibly high as ADOR has filed a massive damages suit worth 43.1 billion won ($29.7 million) against Danielle, her family, and former CEO Min Hee-jin. The agency accuses them of causing significant financial losses. While fellow member Hanni remains with the label, Danielle’s exit and the subsequent legal pressure represent a critical turning point for the NewJeans brand and the future of K-pop artist rights.
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