Min Hee Jin’s lawyer addressed the group’s current status.
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On February 12, KST, former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin secured a major court win against HYBE, which inevitably sparked conversations about NewJeans‘ legal battle with the label.
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin Wins Lawsuit Against HYBE
Previously, NewJeans was fighting ADOR in court to terminate their exclusive contracts with the label. The court ended up ruling in favor of ADOR. While fans expected the group to keep fighting, the members eventually announced their intention to return to the label, following which Danielle was expelled from the group.
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While fans are still awaiting confirmation about Minji‘s return, many were curious to know why the members gave up on pursuing an appeal. Lawyer Lee Sook Mi from Sejeong Law Firm has finally revealed the reason to the public.
After securing Min Hee Jin’s win, Lee stepped out of the courtroom and addressed the press. When asked about NewJeans, Lee stated that the members decided to give up on the trial and returned to ADOR because they felt dejected by the continued suffering. She mentioned that the group’s trial ruling contained many difficult-to-accept issues, which were resolved in this shareholder agreement ruling.
This revelation has left fans heartbroken, and even non-fans expressed their sympathy for them.
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- “I’m tearing up…I hope they can let this go and fly again.”
- “Even adults find it hard to endure such incidents, so I wonder how hard it must be for kids that age to endure it when they see all their peers doing well.”
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- “Poor things… Those people who mocked them for going back should face payback.”
- “Lawsuits aren’t easy.”
- “This is so sad.”
After Min Hee Jin’s win in court, many were convinced that she “betrayed” NewJeans, and it has become a heated debate online.
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