Breaking news, K-pop stans: the bunnycore queens of NewJeans have hopped out of ADOR faster than you can say “Cookie!” And trust us, it’s been messier than Hanni trying to explain what exactly a “Ditto” is.
Here’s what went down: just days after the group served ADOR with a legal “fix-it-or-else” notice (legal jargon for “We’re over it”), the five-member squad—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—hit the press circuit harder than a NewJeans track hits the Billboard charts. They held an emergency press conference on November 28 that was so dramatic, Netflix executives are probably brainstorming a K-drama based on it as we speak.
Five Microphones, Five Fuming Idols
Taking turns at the mic like they were performing karaoke at 2 a.m., the members spilled all the tea and then some. “So, quick recap,” they started (probably while side-eyeing ADOR’s headquarters). “We’ve been polite. We sent a YouTube live, followed up with a written notice, and gave y’all 14 days to get your act together. Well, the clock struck midnight, and Cinderella didn’t fix a thing. So here we are.”
The issue? ADOR, according to the members, had one job: protect NewJeans. Spoiler alert—it didn’t. “We’ve had it,” they said in unison (probably). “This company doesn’t have the willpower, the backbone, or the bare minimum ability to keep us safe and happy. Staying here is like trying to make toast with a broken toaster: pointless and probably dangerous.”
ADOR and HYBE: A Soap Opera No One Asked For
The group didn’t hold back when discussing ADOR’s corporate parent, HYBE, either. “Look, HYBE and ADOR are like that couple that says they’re ‘just friends’ but share a Netflix account—nobody’s buying it,” Minji explained. “They’re basically the same entity, and both are guilty of treating us and our team like extras in their corporate drama.”
What really ground their gears? The abrupt dismissal of directors, broken promises, and ADOR’s recent half-hearted statement that essentially said, “We hear you, but we’re not fixing anything.” At this point, you can practically hear Minji yelling, “Boo!” into the mic.
Hanni Drops the Hammer
Hanni, the group’s unofficial spokesperson and resident sass queen, gave ADOR a verbal mic drop: “This isn’t a workplace; it’s a clown show. Y’all don’t care about the music, you just want the cash. You mistreat us, our staff, and even the creative process. No thanks.”
With a flick of her metaphorical bangs, she added, “We respect hard work and good vibes, not shady business deals and media manipulation. We’ve got to bounce, or we’ll end up as burnt-out as ADOR’s credibility.”
What’s Next?
Effective November 29, NewJeans’ contracts with ADOR are toast. The group is now free to leap into their next era, presumably far away from any boardrooms run by people who can’t tell a B-side from a bad decision.
While HYBE’s PR team scrambles to do damage control, the fandom is already rallying behind the group. After all, NewJeans didn’t just walk away—they sashayed, body rolled, and performed a full encore exit.
As for ADOR? They might want to clear their schedule. Something tells us their phones are about to blow up—with both lawyers and livid fans.
Stay tuned for updates on this saga, which is shaping up to be spicier than Danielle’s Australian-Korean accent. Stream “Super Shy” for emotional support.
