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NewJeans' Danielle Dropped as ADOR Pursues Legal Action

1/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NewJeans member Danielle has been dropped after ADOR terminated her contract on December 29, 2025.
ADOR plans to pursue legal action against Danielle, a family member, and former CEO Min Hee-jin for causing disputes.
Hyein, Haerin, and Hanni will stay with ADOR, while Minji is still in discussions.
A court ruling affirmed NewJeans' contracts with ADOR through 2029.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, a South Korean court upheld NewJeans' contracts with ADOR until 2029, amid ongoing tensions in K-pop management regarding artist rights. This ruling followed controversies involving Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR and a key figure in K-pop, highlighting the industry's struggles with contract disputes and the evolving landscape of artist-management relationships as K-pop gains global prominence.

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Story summary

NewJeans member Danielle has been dropped after ADOR terminated her contract on December 29, 2025.
ADOR plans to pursue legal action against Danielle, a family member, and former CEO Min Hee-jin for causing disputes.
Hyein, Haerin, and Hanni will stay with ADOR, while Minji is still in discussions.
A court ruling affirmed NewJeans' contracts with ADOR through 2029.

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