NewJeans Hanni Stays but Danielle Ousted: ADOR Contract Termination 2025
ADOR announced on Dec 29, 2025, that Hanni will stay with the label while Danielle's contract is terminated. Read about the legal fallout and the future of NewJeans.
They've shaken hands, but the gloves are off. According to Yonhap, K-pop label ADOR announced on Monday, December 29, 2025, that NewJeans member Hanni will remain with the company, while her fellow member Danielle has been served a notice of contract termination. It's a seismic shift for the group that once stood as a unified front against their parent company, HYBE.
NewJeans Hanni Danielle ADOR Contract Fallout
The decision follows a series of court rulings where judges consistently backed ADOR over the members' claims of contract nullification. Hanni reportedly chose to "respect the court's ruling" and return to the label's roster. However, the label concluded that working with Danielle was no longer feasible, subsequently filing a lawsuit for penalties and damages against her at the Seoul Central District Court.
The legal war is expanding. ADOR signaled it'll pursue legal action against Min Hee-jin, the group's former CEO, and one of Danielle's family members. The label accuses them of triggering the dispute and stalling the group's activities for over a year. Meanwhile, Haerin and Hyein have already returned to the agency, and talks with Minji are currently ongoing as both sides seek mutual understanding.
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