Name: The REAL Reason NewJeans Went Back to ADOR
Uploaded: 2026-02-26T08:49:32.000Z
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Nearly a year after Newjeans initially tried to end their contracts with Ador, the group has made the surprising choice to return.

First Hae in and Haerin, and shortly after, the rest of the members followed.

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But the question that's on everyone's mind now is why they decided to go back at all, especially considering they had previously insisted they would never return unless Min Hee Jin herself also came back.

What changed behind the scenes that made them reverse such a firm stance?

For nearly a year, the fight between Ador and Newjeans has been one of the most talked about issues in the K pop world, and

fans had long believed that the five members were standing together, together as one, refusing to back down no matter how complicated things got.

But on November 12, everything changed in a way no one saw coming, as Ador released an official statement announcing that Haerin and Hae in would be returning to the label.

According to the company, the two members had taken time to talk things through with their families and reflect on the ongoing situation.

After considering the court's ruling and what it meant for their futures, they reportedly decided to continue their activities under Ador and honor their existing contracts.

The company also stated that it would do its best to support them fully, asking fans to show encouragement and avoid spreading false assumptions or baseless speculation.

The news came as a major surprise to those who had been following the case closely.

From the very beginning, many had assumed that Newjeans would remain united in their position against Hybe and Ador with no chance of reconciliation.

The sudden return of Haerin and Haein seemed to shift the entire dynamic of the situation, raising questions about what this could mean for the rest of the group and their future as a whole.

Some fans expressed disappointment, saying they never expected any of the girls to go back, while others believed this was the most pro practical decision.

They pointed out that continuing the legal fight would only lead to more financial strain and emotional exhaustion with little chance of success.

These two are too young to destroy their careers.

For a woman who will not hesitate to throw them under the bus, wish them both nothing but the best.

The news of Haerin and Hae In's return didn't just shock fans, but

also immediately drew comparisons to another familiar case.

Many were reminded of 50 50, which had gone through a similar legal dispute with their own company.

In that situation, one member, Keena, chose to return to the agenc, while the rest continued the lawsuit and eventually moved on to pursue their careers elsewhere.

In this case, people couldn't help but wonder if Harren and Hae In's decision had been planned behind the scenes for a while, or if it came only after the court sided with Ador.

The timing felt too specific to ignore, and

it left fans questioning what might have been happening privately between the members during the long legal battle.

Looking back now, it seems the signs had been there for some time.

Small details and subtle changes hinted that not everything was as united as it appeared, and

that a split within the group might have been quietly forming long before the announcement ever came out.

Not long after Ador's announcement, fans began piecing together details that in hindsight, seemed to make sense.

Many pointed out that throughout the entire conflict, Hae in and Haerin had been noticeably quiet compared to the others, while Danielle and Hani had spoken out publicly, with Hani even addressing the issue at the National Assembly, Hae in and Haerin rarely made any bold statements or took visible action against Hybe.

Because of this, theories had already been circulating for months.

Some fans believed the two younger members had felt pressured to stand with the group, even if they weren't fully on board with the fight.

Others thought they might have joined simply out of fear that refusing to take part would make them look disloyal to fans or to their teammates.

Since they were the youngest, many brushed off their silence as hesitation or inexperience.

But with what's happened now, it seems there may have been much more behind it.

Another clue that things weren't as straightforward as they seemed came from reports involving Hae In's family.

Back in April, Chosun Biz published an exclusive story claiming that one of the underage member's parents was deeply divided over the contract termination issue.

Although the article didn't reveal any names, it was clear they were referring to either Haerin or Hae In.

According to the report, one parent supported ending the contract with Ador, while the other wanted their daughter to stay, which created serious tension at home.

Both parents had to agree before any official decision could be made.

But when that didn't happen, the matter was reportedly taken to a family court to help settle the disagreement.

A month before that, Newjeans legal team had already confirmed that such a meeting took place.

Then, on April 3, the Seoul Central District Court revealed that the parents were still at odds and couldn't reach a joint decision.

This meant that their daughter's case couldn't proceed under shared parental authority.

However, Chosun Biz later suggested that during the April 3 trial, the parent who opposed the contract termination was ultimately overruled and the lawsuit continued under the consent of the parent who had agreed to it.

At the time, the story seemed like a small detail in a much larger legal mess, but

now it's being revisited as a possible sign that things within the Newjeans camp and even within the members families were far more divided than anyone realized.

However, due to an online court record that named Defendant four with the last name Kang, many thought it referred to Haerin.

As Haerin and Hae in are minors, their parents are named in the court record as defendants instead.

This could refer to either parent as spouses do not adopt their partner's last name in South Korea.

Many thought Defendant four was Haerin's parents, as Haerin has the last name Kang.

Then New Daily's investigation found that the parent who opposed the lawsuit was actually Hae In's father.

And while it's unclear what Hae In's father's stance was, when Newjeans initially notified Ador of contrary track termination, it appears he originally aligned with the group and the other parents.

But at some point he changed his mind and opposed the termination, leading to a legal dispute with his wife over who had the right to represent Hae In.

At the time, most fans dismissed those reports as nothing more than Hybe's attempt to create chaos and manipulate public opinion, painting a picture of division that didn't really exist.

Many believed it was just another round of media play meant to weaken Newjeans image and make the group look unto the unstable.

During the lawsuit, a Reddit user weighed in, saying the parents have their signatures on those contracts, which means in a damages lawsuit from Ador, they would potentially lose their homes and get parts of their salary confiscated until all damages have been paid.

Some fans also started revisiting what happened during Min Hee Jin's clash with Source Music, pointing out that her decision to shift responsibility onto newjeans parents during the lawsuit might not have been something everyone agreed on.

Some reports suggested that Hae In's father may have played a significant role in the decision for her and Haerin to return to Ador.

According to New Daily, he had reportedly opposed terminating the contracts from the very beginning, making it clear that he wanted his daughter to stay with the company regardless of the ongoing legal battle.

The outlet even claimed that he went so far as to file a civil lawsuit against his wife over legal guardianship rights, apparently to ensure that Hae in would be able to return to Ador.

While these reports have not been officially confirmed, the allegations have added another layer to the speculation surrounding the members return, raising questions about the influence of family dynamics and whether this decision was driven more by external pressure than by the members themselves themselves.

Just when it seemed like the story couldn't get any more surprising, another huge twist came.

Reports emerged that all the Newjeans members would be returning to Ador.

Soon after, Minji Hani and Danielle issued their own statement confirming the news.

They explained that their response had been delayed because one of the members was overseas, but

with no word coming from Ador, they felt compelled to make their position known on their own.

In their statement, Minji Hani and Danielle emphasized that they plan to continue with music and performances, giving fans hope that the group would be releasing new songs and appearing on stage sooner rather than later later.

Yet the way they phrased it, mentioning that Ador hadn't responded to them, combined with Ador's own comment that they were still verifying the members intentions, sparked a lot of speculation.

Many began to think that once Ador confirmed Haerin and Hae in were returning, the remaining three members may have felt pressured or rushed.

Rather than waiting for the company to make the first move, they might have quickly announced their own decision to return, perhaps realizing they had no chance.

With all the members now back at Ador, fans and industry watchers are left asking the big what comes next for Newjeans?

Many are speculating about how the group will navigate relationships with other artists, particularly Illit and Le Sserafim, who were dragged into the controversy through Min Hee Jin's actions.

Some are concerned that tensions could make interactions awkward or create lingering resentment.

At the same time, there's a lot of uncertainty about how Ador will handle the group going forward.

Fans are watching closely to see whether the company will honor its promises and continue promoting Newjeans fairly, or whether the group might be sidelined intentionally or not, either out of lingering tensions or to shift attention toward other acts, as Mine, Min Hee Jin and Newjeans had previously suggested.

For now, the future feels fragile and everyone is waiting to see how the next chapter in the group's story will unfold.