Overview
- The HYBE label terminated Danielle Marsh’s exclusive contract and then filed a civil claim seeking about 43.1 billion won against her, a family member and former CEO Min Hee-jin, according to court and company statements.
- ADOR says Hanni has decided to remain with the agency, Haerin and Hyein had already returned, and talks with Minji are ongoing, leaving the timing and shape of group activities unresolved.
- Seoul Central District Court ruled on Oct. 30 that the members’ exclusive contracts remain valid through their term, following earlier injunctions and an enforcement order imposing 1 billion won per unauthorized activity.
- The agency alleges members were long exposed to distorted information, blames a Danielle family member and Min Hee-jin for escalating the dispute, and says it will present further details publicly.
- No schedule for a comeback has been announced, and NewJeans’ lineup has been altered by Danielle’s removal from the group.