K-netizens are reacting to NewJeans’ announcement of their contract termination.
On an online forum, discussions sparked after an emergency press conference where Minji confirmed that their contract with ADOR would officially end at midnight, marking the start of November 29.
Many netizens expressed a mix of support, empathy, and concern for the group. Rather than surprise, most comments conveyed sentiments of inevitability, with some saying it was “about time” or admitting that if they were in NewJeans’ position, they’d “want to leave too.”
Others even shared feelings of envy, wishing their own “bias group would also leave.”
Here are some more comments:
“Even I would leave, lol.”
“Hope it works out well.”
“Fighting! Seriously, they’ve endured long enough. How long has it been this year?”
“Fighting, it’ll go well!”
“Wow, it’s turned into Min Hee Jin’s team without Min Hee-jin.”
“Hope for a safe separation.”
“Honestly, I thought this would happen.”
“Of course, they should leave. Wishing for a bright future ahead. ㅠㅠ”
“Of course they have to leave.”
“If Min Hee Jin isn’t there, who can they trust in that company? Even if they don’t follow her, they should leave.”
“Let’s have a safe separation and get NewJeans’ full album out quickly.”
“Free NewJeans.”
“Stay strong, kids.”
“Please ㅠㅠ let NewJeans succeed.”
“Let’s continue writing NewJeans’ story.”
“I’m not interested, so I don’t know much, but can they leave just because they want to?”
“The kids are so eloquent and sharp that there’s no need to worry. Cheering for you, fighting!”
“HYBE, get ready to pay your own penalty fees~”
“But is this even possible? I hope it works out.”
“Not worried, lol. I trust the kids. Fighting to NewJeans moving forward!”
“Which label will they end up with?”
“I’m not sure about the situation, but does NewJeans have a good chance of winning? I really hope they succeed.”
“I welcome them leaving, but this means an endless legal battle now, right? No way HYBE will let them go easily.”
“But is this really doable? I’m rooting for them, but seeing other idols’ cases, it doesn’t seem easy for them to take the NewJeans name with them. ㅠㅠ”
“Whether they stay or leave, people will criticize. There’s no reason to pay attention to people who mock them, lol.”
“Here begins the legal battle.”
“Fighting!!!!! They should make HYBE pay the penalty fees. HYBE already schemed behind their backs to ditch NewJeans and start something new.”
“I hope they resolve this quickly and start promoting again. I want to hear new songs.ㅠ”
“It doesn’t have to be under the name NewJeans. But if there’s a fight, I’ll support them till the end. Fighting.”
“Honestly, the name doesn’t matter. If they work with Min Hee Jin again, they can start fresh with a new name and still make waves.”
“I’m not even a fan, but I wholeheartedly support them.”
“NewJeans never die!!! Even with a different name, it’s totally fine. Members and Min Hee Jin, fighting!!!”
“You were all so brave, smart, and amazing, kids!!!”
“Fighting, cheering for you!!!! I hope my idols can separate soon too.ㅠㅠㅠㅠ”
“I’m jealous. I wish my idols would leave too.”
What are your thoughts?
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