NewJeans Minji, Danielle, and Hanni’s Reported “Return Condition” Criticized by Koreans

NewJeans is facing backlash after contract drama heats up around Minji, Danielle, and Hanni.

The controversy began after the three members sent a “we will return” message to ADOR shortly following Haerin and Hyein’s comeback reveal. ADOR didn’t accept the statement outright, saying they were still “trying to understand their intentions.”

Industry insiders say there’s a big split behind the scenes, especially about how much the group should stay connected to former CEO Min Hee Jin.

Rumors surfaced that the trio wants Min Hee Jin back as their producer. ADOR refused to confirm or deny, only saying:

“unable to confirm anything regarding return conditions or discussions.”
— Munhwa Ilbo

Experts argue bringing Min Hee Jin back is unrealistic after the long legal battle that ended in ADOR’s favor. They say it could also pressure Haerin and Hyein, who agreed to promote without her.

As this leaked out, Korean netizens went hard on Minji, Danielle, and Hanni, dubbing them the “ThreeJeans.” Comments poured in, like:

“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.”