NJZ (NewJeans) Hanni’s ADOR Contract Announcement Sparks Widespread Backlash Against Idol

Hanni of NewJeans is facing heavy backlash after news broke about her contract decision with HYBE and ADOR.

The controversy started on December 29 when it was revealed that while fellow member Danielle’s contract with ADOR was terminated, Hanni decided to return to the company.

Netizens immediately slammed Hanni. They pointed out she was the one leading the fight against ADOR in court and making the boldest accusations. Fans called her hypocritical for claiming she wouldn’t go back due to serious allegations—yet she returned to HYBE anyway.

Lari (@jeaykay):
“Hanni signing her contract to return to Ador after throwing Danielle under the bus”

Others said her return felt like a betrayal to the group.

catty the star (@HanniLied):
“Her returning after forcing her members to boycott ruining their careers in the process is a huge slap in the face to all four of them.”

𖦹 elena ₊˚ (@all4elena):
“the concept of terminating danielle’s contract after HANNI was the one who opposed them in court AND failed to show up to a hearing …”

Fans also demanded apologies from Hanni to the groups caught up in the mess, including ILLIT.

zero (@klwknzr):
“i want to see hanni bowing to illit”

Yoongina ⁷ (@Yoonginapuppy2):
“Btw, I think Hanni coming back after saying ‘HYBE has no honesty in music’ and all that is shameless as fuck… But I guess she’s smart enough to know that only a conglomerate’s PR can help her…”

Many fans are still furious over her claims against HYBE and now her decision to rejoin.

화이팅 (@cryangelgimbap):
“hanni better go live and kowtow to illit 10 times begging for forgiveness. her stupid ass is lucky she didn’t get the boot like danielle”