NewJeans Minji, Danielle, And Hanni’s Alleged “Return Condition” Blasted By Koreans

NewJeans’ ongoing contract saga has taken another turn, with Korean netizens once again sharply criticizing Minji, Danielle, and Hanni following a recent debate about Min Hee Jin.

The three members sent their “we will return” message to ADOR roughly an hour after Haerin and Hyein‘s comeback was revealed. Despite this, ADOR did not immediately accept their statement, responding instead that they were still “trying to understand their intentions.”

Behind the scenes, industry insiders claim unresolved differences remain, especially regarding how the group should navigate their previous connection to former CEO Min Hee Jin.

Rumors that the three members want Min Hee Jin reinstated as producer have triggered speculation online. When asked, ADOR refused to confirm or deny, a stance that has only further fueled these rumors.

Industry insiders say there is a noticeable gap between ADOR and the three members regarding how much distance they should maintain from Min Hee Jin. Rumors are also circulating that the three want Min Hee Jin to return as their producer. When asked for clarification, ADOR said it is ‘unable to confirm anything regarding return conditions or discussions.‘

— Munhwa Ilbo

Experts claim that bringing Min Hee Jin back is unrealistic given the results of the long legal conflict that ended in ADOR’s favor. Some also believe her return could put pressure on the two members who already agreed to continue promotions without her.

As these discrepancies became public, Korean netizens have reacted strongly towards the three members, who are now being called “ThreeJeans.”

• “It’s ridiculous that they’re trying to make demands when they lost everything and came crawling back.”
• “Just recruit new members and reboot the group. Why would you take back the three?”
• “The ‘ThreeJeans’ should just be out.”
• “Restart NewJeans with the first two, and the other three can form some trio or something.”
• “If ADOR didn’t confirm this, isn’t this just the journalist’s speculation? It doesn’t seem like this came from the three either. Maybe we should just wait and see.”
• “Who do they think they are to be making conditions?”
• “Return conditions, lol. They really think they’re in the superior position. They need a reality check.”