[theqoo] [EXCLUSIVE] HYBE, "ONLY" PUSHED OUT DANIELLE ft. HANNI AND MINJI

After losing in the first trial of the lawsuit to confirm the validity of the exclusive contracts, all members accepted the ruling and effectively expressed their intention to return by giving up an appeal. Nevertheless, HYBE, after releasing return statements only for Haerin and Hyein, has been revealed to be attempting a “retaliatory termination of contract” targeting only NewJeans member Danielle.

Among the three members whose return status has not yet been made public, HYBE appears to be singling out Danielle alone for expulsion.

It appears to be a situation where, after a 2:3 split, retaliation is being directed at just one person, Danielle, among the remaining three.

According to reporting by Maeil Shinmun on the 28th, HYBE recently decided on a policy to terminate the exclusive contract only with Danielle, citing violations of exclusive contract terms. An anonymous industry source said, “While HYBE is preparing an official announcement regarding Hanni and Minji’s return, measures such as contract termination are planned for Danielle.”

Terminating a contract on the grounds of violating exclusive contract terms would normally mean that all NewJeans members are subject to termination. However, as HYBE appears to be specifically targeting only Danielle for termination, there is growing industry chatter questioning whether this constitutes a retaliatory contract termination.

Legal circles have responded that HYBE’s retaliatory action could instead become a legal weakness. This is because on October 30, HYBE won the lawsuit to confirm the validity of the exclusive contracts against the five NewJeans members and subsequently promised the resumption of NewJeans’ activities. At the time, HYBE stated, “All preparations for activities such as the release of NewJeans’ full-length album are complete,” adding, “We will do our best, through discussions with the artists, to help them return to the fans.”

In simple terms, this means that HYBE’s authority to maintain or terminate contracts is being perceived not as a means of protecting its artists but as a tool of attack, potentially damaging the gradually recovering trust relationship between HYBE and NewJeans. One attorney said, “In 2024, the Supreme Court recognized ‘breakdown of trust’ due to lack of transparency in profit settlements as a legitimate reason for contract termination in the ‘LOONA Chuu’ case. HYBE’s current move, suggesting that trust has broken down only with a specific individual, directly contradicts the trust-relationship legal doctrine established by the Supreme Court and is close to a legal contradiction.”

Another legal professional also stated, “HYBE’s selective measures are highly likely to be used as evidence unfavorable to HYBE when the court determines responsibility for the breakdown of trust.”

Regarding this matter, HYBE Vice President Park Tae-hee said, “We cannot confirm the facts until an official position is released.”

source: https://n.news.naver.com/article/088/0000989269?sid=102

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1. So Hanni is coming back?? Hul

2. What is this?

3. How did this happen?

4. Huh? So they're gonna take Hanni and Minji back and singling Danielle out?

5. Hul why only Danielle?

6. Huh? Shouldn't it be the other way around???

7. I'm speechless..

8. So not Hanni for going to Antarctica but Danielle? Why?

9. Not Antarctica Hanni?

10. Why? Are Danielle's parents the ones who strongly opposed this the most?

[theqoo] [EXCLUSIVE] (BREAKING) "NEWJEANS DANIELLE'S CONTRACT TERMINATED"... HANNI COMES BACK + DISCUSSING WITH MINJI

Full statement from ADOR:

After the court ruling confirming the validity of the exclusive contracts became final, ADOR has held many discussions with Minji, Hanni, Danielle, and the families of the three members.

Hanni visited Korea with her family and had long, in-depth discussions with ADOR. During this process, they revisited past events and took time to view the situation objectively. After sincere conversations, Hanni decided to respect the court’s ruling and continue working with ADOR.

Minji is also in discussions with ADOR, and both sides are continuing talks to broaden mutual understanding.

In Danielle’s case, we determined that it would be difficult to continue together as a NewJeans member and an ADOR artist, and therefore, today we notified her of the termination of her exclusive contract. In addition, we plan to pursue legal responsibility against one member of Danielle’s family and former CEO Min Heejin, who bear significant responsibility for causing the current dispute and for NewJeans’ departure and delayed return.

Through the course of these discussions, ADOR came to understand that the members had been exposed over a long period to distorted and biased information, leading to many misunderstandings about the company and ultimately to this dispute. ADOR and the artists agreed that, in order to regain the love of fans and the public, it is necessary, even if it takes time, to fully resolve misunderstandings based on accurate facts. We also agreed to have an opportunity in the future to address the various controversies that arose during the dispute, and we are currently discussing the timing and method.

ADOR will do its utmost to bring this matter to an amicable conclusion and to help NewJeans return to fans as soon as possible.

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/468/0001205424

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1. I'm more impressed that Minji and Hanni are coming back

2. I guess she was the instigator

3. Hul so it was true

4. Danielle must've been the stubborn one. Fine, leave and go live life, experience how battlefield is...

5. Hul ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ So 4 of them returned ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ

6. Huh ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is so entertaining, I'll be grabbing my popcorn

7. So Hanni and Minji probably acknowledged their wrongs...

8. Looks like her family opposed it

9. Hul